What video card would you recommend?

Bilge_Rat · 11-09-07, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Reno

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Originally Posted by Bilge_Rat

At 1280x960, 4xfsaa, 4x aniso, max graphics, I get fps of 90-100 on the bridge in the middle of the ocean with no ships around and 160-180 in the command room, using the ingame FPS counter. I will have to bump up the res to 16x12 to give the card a workout.

1280x960 resolution is not much of a test. How did the "workout" go? What resolution were you able to get before it became unplayable. Did you use AA and AF? When you played a graphically intense program at 1680x1250, as you were planning to do, did the fan begin to sound like a leaf blower? Did it start to overheat? Bilge Rat, you're in an enviable position. You're one of the pioneers of this new card and you can help a lot of people decide if this is for them or not. An honest and accurate account of your experience would really be helpful. Most reviews give you a snapshot of performance and aren't very reliable in my opinion. You mentioned that this card was quiet "most of the time". Other than start up, when was it not? For those with screens capable of 1920 or more is this a good card? What are your specs? Do you always play at 1280? Have you tried over-clocking? I know a lot of guys are chomping at the bits for reliable user information before they jump in.

I totally agree, it is rare I am the kid on the block with the new flashy toy .

I will put sh4 through its paces this weekend, say 1600x1200, 8xFSAA and report back, although so far the 8800 GT performs exactly as it should based on Net reviews.