Radeon - Differences between VE & LE?

[Murpheeee]

Can anyone tell me briefly the differences in performance between the Radeon VE and LE models?

Thanks

 

[sash1]

The LE is much better. The VE lacks a hardware T&L engine and only has 1 rendering pipeline, while the LE has 2. The only advantage of the VE over the LE is hydravision, but for gaming, it doesn't come close the the LE.

~Aunix

 

[Murpheeee]

So you would not recommend the VE......

Given a straight choice between teh Radeon VE and the NVIDIA Geforce2-MX200.....which should I go for?

Light gaming......mainly 2D apps

 

[BFG10K]

Light gaming......mainly 2D apps

Radeon VE. It'll be faster than the MX200 and will likely have better 2D quality.

 

[Killrose]

I'd go with the LE, especialy if you can find one that has the HyperZ enabled (some of the newer ones are). If your a light gammer you might as well enjoy the experience. And it has the T&L feature.

 

[masterc]

I have the LE and I am totally pleased with it .
Games look pretty decent and the 2d windows graphics are sharp.
It's a great deal for the money.
(But it doesn't have the Hydravision)

 

[AntaresVI]

Same recommendation here. I have a Radeon LE, and its a pretty nice gaming card. Very overclockable, too. As for the MX vs the VE, in your circumstances i would recommend the VE. Driver issues notwithstanding, I think in your situation, Hydravision would count for more than the mediocre gaming capabilities of the MX.