Video Cards--What's the best out there?

03-16-2001, 04:42 AM

I'm having a new computer custom built and I'm trying to decide what to get for a video card.I plan on doing some game playing

What do you guys recommend for a Video Card??

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Paxton Blown 87GT

SkarodoM · 03-16-2001, 09:39 AM

"Some" game playing? If you arent hardcore, running big resolutions, or too concerned with social status (hehe.. 'social'.. a practical oxymoron in this case).... I'd go for a Geforce2MX, Geforce 1 DDR, or GF2. Check some reviews www.sharkyextreme.com www.anandtech.com www.shugashack.com www.3dgpu.com www.tweak3d.net wwwwwwwwwwwwwwww... lots more than that

Phil
Jerico Performance

StangFlyer · 03-16-2001, 09:54 AM

Hold off a second, because the next generation GeForce is almost out. That's what you want! Can't wait, get the GeForce2 GTS Ultra 64 MB DDR Ram.

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Dan McClain, Editor
The Mustang Works Magazine
1991 Mustang GT - NOVI Supercharged 377 Stroker
1999 Ford Lightning SVT - 2000 Prototype updated by Roush

SkarodoM · 03-16-2001, 10:28 AM

jesus... lol

if youre going to overspend then OVERSPEND and get a MANS card

you need some high-end workstation shite that even i dont use with all the solidmodeling i do.. $10,000 video cards ahhhh yeah

Phil
Jerico Performance

Z28EATR · 03-16-2001, 11:11 AM

i have a voodoo 3 pci and have no complaints.

dinomite · 03-16-2001, 12:43 PM

I would say get a GeForce DDR or the GeForce2. They apparently perform about the same, really just depending on resolution. I would say wait as well, but you won't want to buy the new one, it will be excitingly expensive. But if you wait, the Geforce and the Geforce2 will be less. I don't think it will matter much, just grab a geforce. Check out http://www.dansdata.com

[This message has been edited by dinomite (edited 03-16-2001).]

GTGrl00 · 03-16-2001, 12:59 PM

If all your going to be doing is playing games then I would have to agree with Z28EATR, a Voodoo video card is good and should be sufficient for your needs.

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Yours in SPEED=======
Mandy aka GTGRL00

stangsrule · 03-16-2001, 01:21 PM

As much as I liked my Voodoo 3 3000, I couldn't get over how much better my new Geforce2 GTS is. Whatever you get make sure and spend the money to get DDR....

And good luck!

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92GT all the free stuff and a few bolt-ons, lowered with Ebiach's and Koni's, Kenny Brown subframe connectors, lower G-brace and jacking rails. BBK upper and lower control arms, polyurethane bushings all around and Ken Bell blower, ram-air, 80mm mass air, etc.

ed1371 · 03-16-2001, 01:28 PM

Whatever you do, do NOT go with any Voodoo card. The company has gone belly up (even though they are still selling the leftover cards) There will be no drivers released for future compatibility.

The GeForce2 MX is a good card for all around gaming if you are concerned with price. (you can get it for $100-$120

If you plan on getting the best expect to pay 400-500.

GTGrl00 · 03-16-2001, 02:50 PM

Oh...Wow, thanks for the info. ed1371, did'nt know that. I personally don't have the voodoo card, I use 3d labs gmx card, only because most of the work I do is 3d animations, obviously not a card you wanna use for playing games.

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Yours in SPEED=======
Mandy aka GTGRL00

Lizard King · 03-16-2001, 03:16 PM

If you can still get you hands on Voodoo5 64MB do it! The price is dirt CHEAP right now cuz 3DFX went down under. Should be well under $200US.

If you can't then the Geforce2 (GTS) 32MB version just drop in price about 2 weeks ago. Should be able to get those for under $200US. The GeForce MX is a great product (sorta of a reduced Geforce 2 (GTS)... you can get those for about $100US. Look at ASUS, ELSA, and Creative for the better pricing.

Check out our company site [url]http://www.ovega.ca[url] ...keep in mind our pricing is in Canadian dollars (conversion is about ($$x.65) rightnow).

Later

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Lizard King, Bone Stock; 13.69 at 101MPH
• Extreme Burnout
•2000GT VS LS1
• Quartermile run
•2000GT vs LX Stang

stizzity · 03-16-2001, 03:30 PM

if you want to be hardcore go wait for a little bit and go with a GeForce3, but if you don't want to wait go with a GeForce2 with 64mb or ram. Don't bother wasting time with any voodoo.

Z28EATR · 03-16-2001, 04:12 PM

voodoo was taken to court for something and i know that as part of the settlement the other company had to buy them out, so as far as them going belly up im not so sure, and im sure that the other company would still use the voodoo name considering how popular the name is. my 2 cents

Z28EATR · 03-16-2001, 04:15 PM

here is a quote from the i guess now the ex ceo of 3dfx about the voodoo company.

To our valued customers:

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the support you've given 3dfx over the years. Through all our ups and downs, we've always been proud of our extremely loyal customers and fans. That's what makes our recent actions so difficult.

Although we've done our best to avoid taking drastic action, we have finally been forced to admit that there is no possible way we can continue in our current state. As such, we have negotiated an agreement with nVidia that will allow us to provide the best possible result to our creditors, investors, employees and customers.

Under this agreement, nVidia will acquire certain, specific assets from 3dfx including technology, company and product brands and other assets. In addition, the 3dfx board of directors has recommended to our shareholders the dissolution of the company over the next few months. Until that time, however, 3dfx products will remain available at various retail and online locations, and we will continue to support our current and future customers. For additional information, please see the press releases that were issued by 3dfx on December 15, 2000.

While we firmly believe this agreement is in the best interest of all involved, we deeply regret these actions. Again, we want to extend our sincerest thanks to every one of you who helped 3dfx revolutionize 3D graphics and 3D gaming on the PC.

Sincerely,
Scott Sellers
3dfx Founder and CTO

03-17-2001, 04:35 AM

Looks like I'll be going with a Geforce video card

I'll be showing pics/specs of the new system when it arrives

Thanks Guys/Gals!!

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Paxton Blown 87GT

jimberg · 03-17-2001, 09:30 AM

Do you know what your motherboard chipset is going to be? Go for real Intel if this decision hasn't been made yet. The other chipsets have real problems with AGP since they had to reverse engineer to get them working. The GeForce II is a great card but it can be frustrating if it won't work because of chipset incompatibilities.

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351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

SkarodoM · 03-17-2001, 10:46 AM

They'll hafta pry my bx440 boards out of my cold dead carpel-tunnel afflicted hands haw haw haw

BP6.. love it
BE6.2 love/hate type thing
BX133RAID/ATA100.. love it
Supermicro P6dbe dually board.. looove it, bad for overclocking tho

Tried a asus CUSL2.. nice except for the fact that you cant run a half gig of ram b/c of the damnable i815 chipset. Returned it.

=P

Phil
Jerico Performance

03-16-2001, 04:42 AM	#1
Mustanguy Guest Posts: n/a	Video Cards--What's the best out there? I'm having a new computer custom built and I'm trying to decide what to get for a video card.I plan on doing some game playing What do you guys recommend for a Video Card?? ------------------ Paxton Blown 87GT

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03-16-2001, 09:39 AM	#2
SkarodoM Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 199	"Some" game playing? If you arent hardcore, running big resolutions, or too concerned with social status (hehe.. 'social'.. a practical oxymoron in this case).... I'd go for a Geforce2MX, Geforce 1 DDR, or GF2. Check some reviews www.sharkyextreme.com www.anandtech.com www.shugashack.com www.3dgpu.com www.tweak3d.net wwwwwwwwwwwwwwww... lots more than that Phil Jerico Performance

03-16-2001, 09:54 AM	#3
StangFlyer Founder Join Date: Jun 1995 Location: Michigan Posts: 19,326	Hold off a second, because the next generation GeForce is almost out. That's what you want! Can't wait, get the GeForce2 GTS Ultra 64 MB DDR Ram. ------------------ Dan McClain, Editor The Mustang Works Magazine 1991 Mustang GT - NOVI Supercharged 377 Stroker 1999 Ford Lightning SVT - 2000 Prototype updated by Roush

03-16-2001, 10:28 AM	#4
SkarodoM Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 199	jesus... lol if youre going to overspend then OVERSPEND and get a MANS card you need some high-end workstation shite that even i dont use with all the solidmodeling i do.. $10,000 video cards ahhhh yeah Phil Jerico Performance

03-16-2001, 11:11 AM	#5
Z28EATR Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Florence, KY,USA Posts: 210	i have a voodoo 3 pci and have no complaints.

03-16-2001, 12:43 PM	#6
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	I would say get a GeForce DDR or the GeForce2. They apparently perform about the same, really just depending on resolution. I would say wait as well, but you won't want to buy the new one, it will be excitingly expensive. But if you wait, the Geforce and the Geforce2 will be less. I don't think it will matter much, just grab a geforce. Check out http://www.dansdata.com [This message has been edited by dinomite (edited 03-16-2001).]

03-16-2001, 12:59 PM	#7
GTGrl00 Stang Chic Extraordinaire Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Hayward, California, USA Posts: 158	If all your going to be doing is playing games then I would have to agree with Z28EATR, a Voodoo video card is good and should be sufficient for your needs. ------------------ Yours in SPEED======= Mandy aka GTGRL00

03-16-2001, 01:21 PM	#8
stangsrule Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Indiana Posts: 512	As much as I liked my Voodoo 3 3000, I couldn't get over how much better my new Geforce2 GTS is. Whatever you get make sure and spend the money to get DDR.... And good luck! ------------------ 92GT all the free stuff and a few bolt-ons, lowered with Ebiach's and Koni's, Kenny Brown subframe connectors, lower G-brace and jacking rails. BBK upper and lower control arms, polyurethane bushings all around and Ken Bell blower, ram-air, 80mm mass air, etc.

03-16-2001, 01:28 PM	#9
ed1371 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 469	Whatever you do, do NOT go with any Voodoo card. The company has gone belly up (even though they are still selling the leftover cards) There will be no drivers released for future compatibility. The GeForce2 MX is a good card for all around gaming if you are concerned with price. (you can get it for $100-$120 If you plan on getting the best expect to pay 400-500.

03-16-2001, 02:50 PM	#10
GTGrl00 Stang Chic Extraordinaire Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Hayward, California, USA Posts: 158	Oh...Wow, thanks for the info. ed1371, did'nt know that. I personally don't have the voodoo card, I use 3d labs gmx card, only because most of the work I do is 3d animations, obviously not a card you wanna use for playing games. ------------------ Yours in SPEED======= Mandy aka GTGRL00

03-16-2001, 03:16 PM	#11
Lizard King midnightruns.com Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 584	If you can still get you hands on Voodoo5 64MB do it! The price is dirt CHEAP right now cuz 3DFX went down under. Should be well under $200US. If you can't then the Geforce2 (GTS) 32MB version just drop in price about 2 weeks ago. Should be able to get those for under $200US. The GeForce MX is a great product (sorta of a reduced Geforce 2 (GTS)... you can get those for about $100US. Look at ASUS, ELSA, and Creative for the better pricing. Check out our company site [url]http://www.ovega.ca[url] ...keep in mind our pricing is in Canadian dollars (conversion is about ($$x.65) rightnow). Later ------------------ Lizard King, Bone Stock; 13.69 at 101MPH • Extreme Burnout •2000GT VS LS1 • Quartermile run •2000GT vs LX Stang

03-16-2001, 03:30 PM	#12
stizzity Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Sandusky, Ohio, USA Posts: 38	if you want to be hardcore go wait for a little bit and go with a GeForce3, but if you don't want to wait go with a GeForce2 with 64mb or ram. Don't bother wasting time with any voodoo.

03-16-2001, 04:12 PM	#13
Z28EATR Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Florence, KY,USA Posts: 210	voodoo was taken to court for something and i know that as part of the settlement the other company had to buy them out, so as far as them going belly up im not so sure, and im sure that the other company would still use the voodoo name considering how popular the name is. my 2 cents

03-16-2001, 04:15 PM	#14
Z28EATR Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Florence, KY,USA Posts: 210	here is a quote from the i guess now the ex ceo of 3dfx about the voodoo company. To our valued customers: We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the support you've given 3dfx over the years. Through all our ups and downs, we've always been proud of our extremely loyal customers and fans. That's what makes our recent actions so difficult. Although we've done our best to avoid taking drastic action, we have finally been forced to admit that there is no possible way we can continue in our current state. As such, we have negotiated an agreement with nVidia that will allow us to provide the best possible result to our creditors, investors, employees and customers. Under this agreement, nVidia will acquire certain, specific assets from 3dfx including technology, company and product brands and other assets. In addition, the 3dfx board of directors has recommended to our shareholders the dissolution of the company over the next few months. Until that time, however, 3dfx products will remain available at various retail and online locations, and we will continue to support our current and future customers. For additional information, please see the press releases that were issued by 3dfx on December 15, 2000. While we firmly believe this agreement is in the best interest of all involved, we deeply regret these actions. Again, we want to extend our sincerest thanks to every one of you who helped 3dfx revolutionize 3D graphics and 3D gaming on the PC. Sincerely, Scott Sellers 3dfx Founder and CTO

03-17-2001, 04:35 AM	#15
Mustanguy Guest Posts: n/a	Looks like I'll be going with a Geforce video card I'll be showing pics/specs of the new system when it arrives Thanks Guys/Gals!! ------------------ Paxton Blown 87GT

03-17-2001, 09:30 AM	#16
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	Do you know what your motherboard chipset is going to be? Go for real Intel if this decision hasn't been made yet. The other chipsets have real problems with AGP since they had to reverse engineer to get them working. The GeForce II is a great card but it can be frustrating if it won't work because of chipset incompatibilities. ------------------ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

03-17-2001, 10:46 AM	#17
SkarodoM Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 199	They'll hafta pry my bx440 boards out of my cold dead carpel-tunnel afflicted hands haw haw haw BP6.. love it BE6.2 love/hate type thing BX133RAID/ATA100.. love it Supermicro P6dbe dually board.. looove it, bad for overclocking tho Tried a asus CUSL2.. nice except for the fact that you cant run a half gig of ram b/c of the damnable i815 chipset. Returned it. =P Phil Jerico Performance