Two card deals, which is better?

[pipitoto]

FX5200
9200 SE

 

[StrangerGuy]

Since the 9200SE is cheaper after rebate I say the 9200SE deal is better.

 

[pipitoto]

But which one is better if we forget the prices for a while? I noticed that the 9200 one is 64 bit, but no idea about the fx 5200. Any comments? Thanks.

 

[StrangerGuy]

Originally posted by: pipitoto
But which one is better if we forget the prices for a while? I noticed that the 9200 one is 64 bit, but no idea about the fx 5200. Any comments? Thanks.

The FX5200 you linked is also has a 64-bit memory bus. Unless you are going to use them for 2D mode only, both are going to suck in 3D games.

 

[Sonic587]

Yes, neither is going to be any good for 3D. However, as suggested above, they will be ok for 2D. Save the cash and get the Radeon if you want to deal with the rebate, or go with the 5200 if you don't want a lot of hassle. It's a flip-a-coin decision.

Also, just had to point this out... Marketing BS department working overtime.

Play your favorite PC games fast at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536

I know they want to sell their products, but blatant lies like this makes me sad.

 

[mynewrigissick]

DONT get that 5200, everybody says it sucks in the reviews! its not a good card for gaming, because my brother has a 9200 and it runs halo fine!

 

[Avalon]

But does he have a 9200SE? I don't think so. Both cards on a 64bit bus must be utterly horrible for playing 3d games. Maybe if all you played was Doom 1, you'd be ok

 

[mynewrigissick]

yes he does have a 9200se 128MB

 

[pipitoto]

Thanks guys. Just ordered the 9200 SE.

 

[SneakyStuff]

nevermind, you got the best deal I suppose, JUST MAIL IN THE REBATE!!!

 

[otispunkmeyer]

Originally posted by: Sonic587
Yes, neither is going to be any good for 3D. However, as suggested above, they will be ok for 2D. Save the cash and get the Radeon if you want to deal with the rebate, or go with the 5200 if you don't want a lot of hassle. It's a flip-a-coin decision.

Also, just had to point this out... Marketing BS department working overtime.

Play your favorite PC games fast at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536

I know they want to sell their products, but blatant lies like this makes me sad.

hehehe that is ultimate BS of the highest degree......6800ultra can play far cry at that res and its FPS is 20-30fps.......some how i think a 64bit 9200 would give up at 800x600 with far cry

 

[VirtualLarry]

Originally posted by: otispunkmeyer

Originally posted by: Sonic587
Yes, neither is going to be any good for 3D. However, as suggested above, they will be ok for 2D. Save the cash and get the Radeon if you want to deal with the rebate, or go with the 5200 if you don't want a lot of hassle. It's a flip-a-coin decision.

Also, just had to point this out... Marketing BS department working overtime.

Play your favorite PC games fast at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536

I know they want to sell their products, but blatant lies like this makes me sad.

hehehe that is ultimate BS of the highest degree......6800ultra can play far cry at that res and its FPS is 20-30fps.......some how i think a 64bit 9200 would give up at 800x600 with far cry

I think that they are talking about Windows' Solitare - the most popular video-game of our time! (I mean, it must be popular, every single Windows user owns it... )