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Chief of the Boat · 03-21-07, 06:57 PM

Yup... I need advice. EXPERIENCED, cool, technically qualified...ADVICE.

After a fair amount of the afternoon with SH4, I have, indeed, found a graphics setting that is 'for me' acceptable. But...

This may well be the last computer I ever own, so I think I am going to use SH4 as an excuse to buy the BEST video upgrade board available... just this once.

According to the book the ones that will work are : ATI Radeon 9600 / 9700 / 9800... and some "X" models. NVIDIA GeForce 6200 / 6600 / 6800 / 7800.

Since my previous computering was wrapped around 3dfx Voodoo 5 video, I am WAY out of my league here, so... with all you Super-Duper-Up-To-Date Nerds... what should I buy?

I really want info, not a stream of testimonies based on 'you own it, therefore you are stuck with it, therefore it must be the best' ...

You're doing a Mature Feller a favor...be kind.

COB

03-21-07, 06:57 PM	#1
Chief of the Boat Electrician's Mate Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: On the hill South of Port Angeles, Washington Posts: 136 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm gonna do it....Buy new Video...So how about a little advice? Yup... I need advice. EXPERIENCED, cool, technically qualified...ADVICE. After a fair amount of the afternoon with SH4, I have, indeed, found a graphics setting that is 'for me' acceptable. But... This may well be the last computer I ever own, so I think I am going to use SH4 as an excuse to buy the BEST video upgrade board available... just this once. According to the book the ones that will work are : ATI Radeon 9600 / 9700 / 9800... and some "X" models. NVIDIA GeForce 6200 / 6600 / 6800 / 7800. Since my previous computering was wrapped around 3dfx Voodoo 5 video, I am WAY out of my league here, so... with all you Super-Duper-Up-To-Date Nerds... what should I buy? I really want info, not a stream of testimonies based on 'you own it, therefore you are stuck with it, therefore it must be the best' ... You're doing a Mature Feller a favor...be kind. COB __________________ In memory of WAHOO