replace gf3 ti200?

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I picked up a pre-assembled computer on sale recently. It has a p4 2.4GHz CPU, and a GeForce FX5200.

My previous system had a GF3 ti200.

I'd like to understand which card is better for gaming. But I wasn't able to find head-to-head comparisons between a gf3 ti and the fx5200. Should I keep the fx5200, or swap it out for the gf3?

 

[modedepe]

gf3

 

[Alkaline5]

Another vote for the GF3. I doubt you'll find any reviews comparing the two cards due to the large age difference. Try a couple of your own before-and-after benchmarks to check if you want.

 

[Vette73]

The 5200 does DX9 BUT is a real slow card so probable will be unable to really use any of its powers. The GF3 will be faster on most games

 

[Pete]

Ti200 should be faster overall. The FX5200 may have a nicer 2D signal and better-looking DVD playback.

Why don't you just try them both out in a game you play a lot? A few days with one, then a few with another. Or just run some benchmarks of your own (3DM01SE, AM3, Q3 demo, UT2K3 demo, Wolf:ET, etc.).

 

[VIAN]

Geforce3 ti200

 

[nemesismk2]

geforce3 ti200

 

[nick1985]

Originally posted by: nemesismk2
geforce3 ti200

 

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Thanks for your advice everyone! Gf3 it is!