Video card advice

[camurphy3]

Hi,

I need a better card than I have now. My system is a P3 800 with 640 mgs of ram. I currently am running a asus gf2 32mg GTS. I mostly play EQ so what i need is a card for less than $100 that will give me the most bang for my buck. I have been looking at the ati 9000+9100 pro with 128 mg of ram. Are ether of these good choices? Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you

CM

 

[FearoftheNight]

Might want to wait for GF FX 5200.

 

[BoomAM]

The 9100 is better than the 9000. It has twice as many TMUs. Get the 128mb version, and you`ll be good for everquest. And the new one when it comes out.

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[WarSong]

8500, 8500LE or 9100 would be good choices. Be careful of clock speeds though, they vary greatly between manufacturers.

edit: typo :S

 

[SickBeast]

8500 or 5200 if you can get your hands on one.

 

[camurphy3]

On the 9100 which cars is the better one? I was looking at the Sapphire one. Is this a good card for my needs?

Thanks again,

CM

 

[VicodiN]

Im more then happy with my GF4 ti4600 128mb... Although the price was rather step when I first picked it up(400 bucks).

 

[HappyNic]

what ever you do , don't get the 9000. Get a 8500, 9100, or a Ti4200.

 

[optimistic]

If you live in the US, got to Best Buys, go to one of their terminals in their tech department and order yourself a PNY ti4200 64MB video card. At check out it will show $79. Do this only if don't find any of them on their shelves.

Good luck!

 

[BoomAM]

In case you lot didnt know. The 8500LE & the 9100 are the same apart from the name.