TI500 now then something else or TI4200 now and forever

[eaadams]

So here is the deal, my roommate has his old TI500 that I could use in my new 2.4Ghz p4 and then later on I could get one of the new next gen cards. Note I would have to buy the new card by September 1. OR I could just get a 4200 now and overclock it and use that for a year or two. What would you do?

 

[Actaeon]

Well, if you don't mind going ATi, they are releasing a card perhaps in August (rumor has it anyway).

If you're gonna stick with Nvidia, if you have an el-cheapo card you can use until NV30 comes out (Sometime this fall), That would be the fastest card, keep in mind, its going to be pricey.

Its a matter of preference, If you have the money, and if you don't mind not playing any hard core games for a month or two after September 1st, I would go with Nvidia's new chip this fall, and see how it performs. If you must have something top of the line, and can't wait a month or two, I'd go with the ATi R300. Or Ti4400 (I would suggest this over the Ti4200) if you want just a nvidia card.

 

[FuManStan]

Ti500 is plenty good for now