MX200 vs. MX400

[Ferg]

The MX400 may have a slightly higher core speed and memory speed, but does it really have better performance. Logic would say yes, however many a review from the front page stated otherwise, and there are many people in this forum who have also stated contrary to that logic. So If I have a choice between 50 bucks for geforce 2 MX200 card and 70 bucks a geforce 2 MX400 card what is a better value? I dont do much gaming, so i dont need the latest technology. Also, do generic or house brands perform as well or close to as well as big brands like leadtek?

[klosters64a]

As gaming isn't real important to you, and moolah seems to be an issue, looks like the MX 200 is the better choice. Personally, I avoid generic everything. This is hard on the pocketbook, but makes for boxes that are less troublesome. In general and in Linux.

There ARE decent non-name brand components, but I don't know which ones they are. Sorry!

[Da Whip]

Here is the info on both chips;
http://www.xbitlabs.com/video/mx400/
eVga and Visiontek make very good and reasonably priced MX cards.

[Nagorak]

The MX200 is even worse than the the MX400. Other than that there's no obvious difference between the chips. I'd suggest avoiding both of them.