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  1. October 22nd, 2002, 02:10 PM #1
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    We are upgrading a computer and need a suggestion for a video card. One that allows good games play. Thanks
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  2. October 22nd, 2002, 02:35 PM #2
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    A' bit more info on the hardware currently installed on the puter would help.

    ATI cards are a pretty fair choice. There were driver install probs with them in the past,but if you get the latest driver upgrades from ATI, there should'nt be probs. Some to look at:

    http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...tby=14&order=1

    I'd suggest a DDR card myself...
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  3. October 22nd, 2002, 03:06 PM #3
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    I second that. ATI chipsets are - IMO - best price:value choice for gaming.
    Doing quite a bit of RTS gaming myself - love the ATI Radeon 7500 or 8500 boards.
    Nimo N152B (AMD R5, W11H) and plenty of other legacy systems :-)
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  4. October 22nd, 2002, 07:29 PM #4
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    Thanks guys. Just trying to figure out which is the best one. Do you have an opinion on the GEForce?
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  6. October 22nd, 2002, 08:09 PM #5
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    I just installed a Nvidia GeForce4 Ti 4600 on my windows ME system. I am absolutely extatic about this card, it performs as well or better than they promised.

    A lot of people seem to be having problems installing this card under windows ME. Including the people at PC Magazine. But having used GEforce video cards before, I trusted their promise that it would work in ME.

    Some people that posted even stated that they changed their OS's just to be able to install the card.

    Fact is: You have to follow their installation instructions to the letter, it is just not a next next next type of installation and requires two or three reboots.

    See this tread:
    http://discussions.virtualdr.com/sho...hreadid=108890
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  7. October 22nd, 2002, 10:26 PM #6
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    hello,

    I recomend a Ati Radeon 9000 for just home gaming and a Ati Radeon 9700 for all out gaming! Ati 9000 pro 128 meg ddr at newegg is $139.00 and a Ati radeon 9700 pro 128 meg 8X Agp at newegg is $344.00. Note I don't Believe the 9700 comes with drivers for Win 98 SE.
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  8. October 23rd, 2002, 11:19 AM #7
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    Thanks! Some good information. Just wanted to get some ideas before we purchase.
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