GeForce FX 5200 128 meg

[max_payne_99]

Anyone know if this is a decent card? It looks like it might be worth the fifty bucks.

[ 10. March 2004, 06:11: Message edited by: Deano ]

[dmc444]

I have been using this card since it first appeared on the market and it has performed better than I had expected for what is after all the bottom end of the range.
For "fifty bucks" you certainly won't be disappointed with this card. I might add it cost a lot more when I bought it. http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/wave.gif

[Simulation]

Hi Deano,

I had the FX5200 before I changed to a Radeon 9800Pro. The card is OK and not bad value for money, but don't expect high performance. The FPS drop dramatically when the high end features are enabled.
I would say that the card speed was comparible to the GeForce 4 Ti4400 (which I had before the FX5200) and although it is DX9 compatible I ended up turning off the additional features because of the slow down in TRAOD.

There are some performance charts on the TRAoD FAQ page (http://www.tombraiderforums.com/aodwalk/faq.html)

[laracroft8290]

On all the tech sites they say it stinks. Try to go for at least a GeForce 4 Ti4200 better yet the Ti4600 128MB. If you can find the money shell out for 9700pro or 9800pro.

[max_payne_99]

Interesting. Ti4600 it is then. http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/smile.gif

I want to go with nVidia this time 'round, I've nothing but problems with my 8500. Not to say it ain't a good card though, just the rest of system seems to have a problem with it. http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/privateeye.gif

[laracroft8290]

Originally posted by Deano:
Interesting. Ti4600 it is then. http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/smile.gif

I want to go with nVidia this time 'round, I've nothing but problems with my 8500. Not to say it ain't a good card though, just the rest of system seems to have a problem with it. http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/privateeye.gif You can find them on ebay...in fact there is one at 56.00 right now. You can get a refurbished unit on Newegg for 116.00, or a new one for 140.00

[ 10. March 2004, 17:01: Message edited by: laracroft8290 ]

[max_payne_99]

Yup, I believe eBay is where it is coming from. I'll just do the Buy It Now, no waiting to see if I won that way. ;)

Whilst looking at 4600s, I noticed the 4800. Know anything usefull 'bout that?

[laracroft8290]

Originally posted by Deano:
Yup, I believe eBay is where it is coming from. I'll just do the Buy It Now, no waiting to see if I won that way. ;)

Whilst looking at 4600s, I noticed the 4800. Know anything usefull 'bout that?It's just a 4600 with relatively useless 8x AGP (well for that card anyways)

[max_payne_99]

But it's cheaper. :confused:

Oh well, my mobo only has 4x anyways. http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/tongue.gif

[ 10. March 2004, 17:12: Message edited by: Deano ]

[laracroft8290]

4600 is a good card if your on a budget IMO.

5200 is just an extension of the GF4MX series they just renamed it FX http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/bash.gif

[max_payne_99]

Originally posted by laracroft8290:
5200 is just an extension of the GF4MX series they just renamed it FX http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/bash.gif http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/yikes.gif

Well, just got to put my checking account onto paypal, then let the fun begin. http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/clown.gif

[laracroft8290]

Originally posted by Deano:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by laracroft8290:
5200 is just an extension of the GF4MX series they just renamed it FX http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/bash.gif http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/yikes.gif

Well, just got to put my checking account onto paypal, then let the fun begin. http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/clown.gif </font>[/QUOTE]at least that's what I heard ;)

[Simulation]

It is worth noting that the GeForce Ti range do not support all of the DirectX9 functions. So you might still want to consider an FX5700/FX5900 or a Radeon 9600/9700 Pro/XT.

The Ti4600 and FX5200 ran TRAOD at about the same FPS on my kit.

Always a tough choice buying a new card. The one you really want is tooooo expensive and the cheap one is toooo slow. http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/bash.gif

http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/wave.gif

[laracroft8290]

I was going to mention that :D In fact the GF4 only supports up to DirectX8 (not even 8.1)

If you want a DX9 card go with either a Radeon 9700pro or 9800pro. You can find those for 200.00 or less.

The 9800 has a 256bit mem interface when the 9600 on has 128bit. 9800 has 8 pixel pipes the 9600 only has four.

[max_payne_99]

Yeah, just because I can spend the money on any card out there, doesn't mean I want to spend the money on any card out there. http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/tongue.gif

I think I'm gonna go with the Ti4600. Thanks for all help guys. http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/smile.gif

[laracroft8290]

Originally posted by Deano:
Yeah, just because I can spend the money on any card out there, doesn't mean I want to spend the money on any card out there. http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/tongue.gif

I think I'm gonna go with the Ti4600. Thanks for all help guys. http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/smile.gif I need a whole new computer http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/tongue.gif I've still got my GF3 Ti500 http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/smile.gif

[max_payne_99]

I'm currently running a Matrox G400 Millenium Max. 32meg. :eek:

[laracroft8290]

Originally posted by Deano:
I'm currently running a Matrox G400 Millenium Max. 32meg. :eek: Before this I had a Voodoo 1/2 8MB AGP card...it was named "bonesteel" believe it or not.

[max_payne_99]

I remember upgrading from a S3 Trio64V+ to a Voodoo3 2000. What a difference that was. http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/tongue.gif

[Simulation]

The best thing I did was to upgrade to the ATI Radeon 9800Pro. Especially since it didn't cost me anything. ;)

I'm in charge of Hardware at work and decided that I should test the card at home over an extended period. http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/privateeye.gif

http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/wave.gif

[max_payne_99]

Got anything new you want me to test? http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/mischievous.gif

[Simulation]

I've got a Matrox G450 Millenium sitting in the back of my draw gathering dust. :D

[max_payne_99]

I've got a GeForce Ti4600 on it's way. http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/tongue.gif

[Simulation]

Hope you like your new card. http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/wave.gif

Sim

P.S. Sure you don't want the G540? http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/clown.gif

[max_payne_99]

I've only got one other box with AGP, and it's got the 8500. I'd take it off your hands if I had somewhere to put it. http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/bash.gif

[Draco]

Im prolly goin to get a 9800 Pro soon...

On a GF4 MX440 (using two monitors) atm... :rolleyes:

[Simulation]

Sounds like a good idea to me. :cool:

(wow.... don't get many "Hot Topics" down here in Tech Support) http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/privateeye.gif

[max_payne_99]

You just needed me to show up. http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/tongue.gif

My G400 was running UT2004 in 1600*1200. :eek: Or so it said. http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/privateeye.gif