Graphics cards for SH IV? - Page 7

flintlock · 02-17-07, 06:52 PM

Hehe, good to see a fellow tanker!

Snakeeyes · 02-17-07, 06:58 PM

My Dad was a REAL tanker.

I've noticed your great graphics advice Flintlock - it's the reason why I decided to post my questions here.

What AGP card do your recommend? I'm looking for something about $200.00 that will make SHIV look great and speed up my framerate in SB Pro.

flintlock · 02-17-07, 07:23 PM

If your target is around $200.00, I'd seriously consider a Radeon X1950 Pro. It's basically the most powerful card you can get for the AGP bus today, and if I were in your shoes, that's what I'd be picking up. The added bonus is the card will make you system a viable gaming platform for a while longer (that's always a good thing for the wallet).

Good luck in whatever you decide.

Snakeeyes · 02-17-07, 07:27 PM

Thanks Bud.

elite_hunter_sh3 · 02-17-07, 07:48 PM

id say save up a few hundred dollars (around 600ish$$) and wait for the ubergod ati R600 dx 10 to come out in late march early april, hope u will like SH4 on high definition 1080P

John Channing · 02-17-07, 08:16 PM

Fastest AGP card around ifs the GeForce 7800 GS.

I traded up to one from a 9800 Pro and there was no comparison. BFG makes the one I have and it has been a joy to own.

You will need a big case, though!

JCC

flintlock · 02-17-07, 08:27 PM

Performance wise, the 7800 GS is about on par with the Radeon X1950 Pro. The 7800 GS is also more expensive than the X1950 Pro. I like the 7800 GS, though for the money and performance, I feel the Radeon is a little better deal.

Hartmann · 02-18-07, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Boris

the amount of memory isn't the best indicator of a cards performance, generally more is better, but isn't always the case. But an x600 is not going to run SH4 very well I expect.
The card's GPU is what matters most in it's performance, most cards are at least 256mb anyway these days.

Yes , some cards have more memory, 256 but with a slown and cheaper memory

A good idea before buy a card is compare the nanosecons (ns) specs

StandingCow · 02-18-07, 01:03 AM

If you have the patience, and money, I suggest going to a PCI-E compatable motherboard.

fullmetaledges · 02-18-07, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by flintlock

Hehe, good to see a fellow tanker!

I also appreciate of excellence of SB Pro, although I'm not too good at it.

Guido · 02-18-07, 04:06 AM

save the money, and get a 7600GT, the ATI offering is more powerful on agp, but only when matched with an appropriate cpu!

7600's are cheap. take your pick of manufacure.

Hartmann · 02-18-07, 01:17 PM

i have an 6600gt AGP card , but i don´t want expend more money upgrading my system , except in memory, because i can´t find any processor compatible to replace my XP 2400+ cpu in my motherboard.

i prefer save money for a future major upgrade ,new board,dual core, memory and PCI-X graphic card.

flintlock · 02-18-07, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullmetaledges

I also appreciate of excellence of SB Pro

There's a few of us landlubbers here it seems.

_Seth_ · 02-18-07, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Channing

Fastest AGP card around ifs the GeForce 7800 GS.

I traded up to one from a 9800 Pro and there was no comparison. BFG makes the one I have and it has been a joy to own.

You will need a big case, though!

JCC

Just a little question, mates:
Is there a difference between the GF 7800 GS and this card, or is it the same? IIRC, the "standard" GF 7800 GS have only 256 MB SDRAM, but the one in the link has 512..
I have been doing some calculations, and the cheapest way to play SHIV is to continue using AGP (Upgrading to PCI-E when i have more money..

). Would this card handle SHIV...?

flintlock · 02-19-07, 12:13 AM

It's essentially the same card, Seth. The Gainword Bliss you linked actually have 7900 GS/GT GPUs. Next to the X1950 Pro, it's one of the fastest video cards you're going to get if you chose to stay with AGP for the interim. AGP or otherwise, it's an impressive card, period. I'd feel quite comfortable waiting for SH4 to be launched with this card in my AGP slot.

02-17-07, 06:58 PM	#92
Snakeeyes Captain Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: trailing 1400 yards behind an Oscar-II with my outer doors open Posts: 488 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	My Dad was a REAL tanker. I've noticed your great graphics advice Flintlock - it's the reason why I decided to post my questions here. What AGP card do your recommend? I'm looking for something about $200.00 that will make SHIV look great and speed up my framerate in SB Pro. __________________ -- "There's little room in Tupolev's heart for anyone but Tupolev."

02-17-07, 07:27 PM	#94
Snakeeyes Captain Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: trailing 1400 yards behind an Oscar-II with my outer doors open Posts: 488 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	Thanks Bud. __________________ -- "There's little room in Tupolev's heart for anyone but Tupolev."

02-17-07, 08:27 PM	#97
flintlock Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,177 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Performance wise, the 7800 GS is about on par with the Radeon X1950 Pro. The 7800 GS is also more expensive than the X1950 Pro. I like the 7800 GS, though for the money and performance, I feel the Radeon is a little better deal. Last edited by flintlock; 02-17-07 at 08:51 PM.

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StandingCow Weps Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 355 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	If you have the patience, and money, I suggest going to a PCI-E compatable motherboard. __________________

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Guido Loader Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Englande Posts: 84 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	save the money, and get a 7600GT, the ATI offering is more powerful on agp, but only when matched with an appropriate cpu! 7600's are cheap. take your pick of manufacure. __________________ Cant sink, wont sink........................

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flintlock Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,177 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hehe, good to see a fellow tanker!

02-17-07, 07:23 PM	#93
flintlock Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,177 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If your target is around $200.00, I'd seriously consider a Radeon X1950 Pro. It's basically the most powerful card you can get for the AGP bus today, and if I were in your shoes, that's what I'd be picking up. The added bonus is the card will make you system a viable gaming platform for a while longer (that's always a good thing for the wallet). Good luck in whatever you decide.

02-17-07, 07:48 PM	#95
elite_hunter_sh3 The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,376 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	id say save up a few hundred dollars (around 600ish$$) and wait for the ubergod ati R600 dx 10 to come out in late march early april, hope u will like SH4 on high definition 1080P

02-17-07, 08:16 PM	#96
John Channing Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 1998 Posts: 1,846 Downloads: 163 Uploads: 5	Fastest AGP card around ifs the GeForce 7800 GS. I traded up to one from a 9800 Pro and there was no comparison. BFG makes the one I have and it has been a joy to own. You will need a big case, though! JCC

02-18-07, 01:17 PM	#102
Hartmann Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Grid CH 26, Spain ,Barcelona Posts: 1,857 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	i have an 6600gt AGP card , but i don´t want expend more money upgrading my system , except in memory, because i can´t find any processor compatible to replace my XP 2400+ cpu in my motherboard. i prefer save money for a future major upgrade ,new board,dual core, memory and PCI-X graphic card. __________________ But this ship can't sink!... She is made of iron, sir. I assure you, she can. and she will. It is a mathematical certainty. Strength and honor

02-19-07, 12:13 AM	#105
flintlock Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,177 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It's essentially the same card, Seth. The Gainword Bliss you linked actually have 7900 GS/GT GPUs. Next to the X1950 Pro, it's one of the fastest video cards you're going to get if you chose to stay with AGP for the interim. AGP or otherwise, it's an impressive card, period. I'd feel quite comfortable waiting for SH4 to be launched with this card in my AGP slot.