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    jetman35
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    PostPosted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 11:04 pm    Post subject: video card recommendations? Reply with quote

    I am looking to enhance my flying experience with a new video card. Does anybody have a recommendation for one? I have a 2.53Ghz CPU with 512 of RAM. XP
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    PostPosted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 11:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

    What card have you got now?
    Laughing How much money you willing to part with?
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    PostPosted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 11:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

    I don't know what you want to spend but ATI makes some excellent cards for under $300. The 9800 is one of the best. Yes Nvida is a top choice also but my preference lies with ATI.
    If you want to go to the 256mb cards they have them also.

    http://www.ati.com

    http://shopper.cnet.com/4014-3025_9-21227155.html?tag=ob_50&orderby=50&sort=asc

    http://www.nvidia.com/page/home


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    PostPosted: Sat Feb 28, 2004 12:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

    Very Happy Howdy RadarMan
    Mmmmmmmm Im a Nvidia man myself but have read a good write up about an ATI Fireblade?(when i remember where it was Ill edit it on)

    I do remember them saying it was highly clockable and scoring some vgood 3Dmark scores.........and to get while you still can for under £100

    Right, Im off to put my thinking cap on........ if I can remember where I put it!!!
    Wink Found it

    http://www.micromart.co.uk/content/features/default.asp?Category=Article&Type=2&ID=1534

    I like the sound of this card anyone got one?
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    PostPosted: Sun Feb 29, 2004 7:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

    wELL i GOT THE rADEON 9,800 BUILT INTO MY PUTER,,AND IT'S LIKE BEING THERE....(ALMOST)


    Sorry....Wasen't yelling....Just a shitty typer....lol

    Costs around 190 to 220 in stores./...Just looked at one today at Best buy.......

    Just be sure to ground yourself,and all tools before installing or you will fry it........And they know and won't replace it...... Crying or Very sad
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