[simpits-tech] Radeon vs. GeForce

[Al West]

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> [mailto:simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org] On Behalf Of Bubba
> Sent: 17 December 2003 11:09
> To: Simulator Cockpit tech list
> Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Radeon vs. GeForce
> 
> 
> Ido Dekkers wrote:
> > you're welcome,
> >
> > Just remember that the ATI 9600 compares to the GeForce 
> 5600 and not 
> > the 5200. and not only that - the 9600 and up support DX9 
> in hardware, 
> > the Nvidia
> > chips support DX9 only in driver ( The 5200 doesn't at all).
> >
> > ATI rocks
> 
> Yes, they do :)
> 
> I was comparing them in price, mainly. The 5200 was $100, the 
> 9600 was $130, and I might wind up with a 9800 Pro in a 
> couple of weeks :) What's that compare to? A 5950? I was 
> almost suprised that the nForce2 didn't barf all over the 
> place when I stuck in the ATI, though.
> 

When I'm choosing hardware I usually go by units of currency per performance
metric. i.e. £/fps.  And when going for graphics cards I rely too much on
the information given by the 3DMark200X Benchmarks.  However, it means I'm
not at bleeding edge.  On the plus side though it does mean you know a lot
of hardware/driver/OS issues have already been thrashed out when buying last
quarters model.

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