if you had $100, what would you get?

[-N-]

if you had around $90-100 to spend, which graphics card would you get with the best potential (won't be outdated as fast, overclockability, speed, etc..)?

I was thinking about these:

Sapphire Radeon 8500LE 128mb (250/?)
Visiontek Geforce 3 Ti500 64mb (240/250)

they are both the same price.. almost. The Sapphire I heard from the customer reviews at newegg that the mem is clocked at 200, so it's not actually 250, but I dunno. They both seem to perform the same.. I would really want the 8500LE built by ATI but it seems to cost much more. If anyone has any input in this, please do say.
thanks :D

[Evnas]

The 8500 kicks the **** outta the GF3, hehe. It can compete with the Ti4200 easy, where the Ti500 comes nowhere close

[funnyperson1]

neither, the Saphire 128mb seems to be clokced at 200mhz so that would SUCK....


get the 64mb 8500 Saphire that is 275/275 at newegg

edit:
and the Geforce 3 actually is pretty close, optimized drivers make it perform very well compared to the 8500, but not well enough:D

[q149]

get a BBA 8500. dont get that **** sapphire with 5ns ram

[-N-]

Originally posted by q149
get a BBA 8500. dont get that **** sapphire with 5ns ram

could u gimme a link for that? i never heard of that brand, is it any good?

[tseongsun]

Geforce4 ti4200 64mb

easily found if you follow ads close enough or read the different bargain forums a lot. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post links to the bargain forums.

[Evnas]

Originally posted by tseongsun
Geforce4 ti4200 64mb

easily found if you follow ads close enough or read the different bargain forums a lot. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post links to the bargain forums.

Thats IF he has $120 to spend, heh. It seems he has more around less the $100 to spend

[funnyperson1]

Originally posted by -N-


could u gimme a link for that? i never heard of that brand, is it any good?

that means built by ati (BBA) :D .....but look at newegg they have another saphire 64 mb with 3.6 or 3.3 ns ram at 275/275

[CrystalMethod]

If it was a choice between the two, I'd pick the ti-500. Only because the instruction set is a little bit better, and the image looks better for games (IMO). If it was for any graphics programs (photoshop, 3DS, Maya, etc...), I'd pick the 8500. It all depends on what you are going to be using the card for.

[Cisco Kid]

Originally posted by funnyperson1


that means built by ati (BBA) :D .....but look at newegg they have another saphire 64 mb with 3.6 or 3.3 ns ram at 275/275

I agree with funny, the deal he mentioned is good for your price range prolly even less

cisco kid

[-N-]

dont people say that the 128mb 8500LE's RAM isn't clocked as high, but can be flashed to retail and then overclocked further?

hm.... this doesn't apply to 3rd party sellers does it.. :rolleyes:

[Evnas]

Originally posted by -N-
dont people say that the 128mb 8500LE's RAM isn't clocked as high, but can be flashed to retail and then overclocked further?

hm.... this doesn't apply to 3rd party sellers does it.. :rolleyes:

My Radeon 8500LE (built by ATi) is clocked at 300/300 right now, flashed to the regular 8500 BIOS and going strong

[Silversinksam]

Keep an eye on Newegg.com's refurb section, they reguarly have 128mb Made by Ati BGA 's for sale for $99 or less. There was one there today.

[tseongsun]

Originally posted by Evnas
Thats IF he has $120 to spend, heh. It seems he has more around less the $100 to spend

Best Buy deal 3 weeks ago: 128mb ti4200 $89
CompUSA deal 3 weeks ago: 64mb ti4200 $99
Fry's deal 2 weeks ago: 64mb ti4200 $99

[seamadan000]

I second SSS, yo can get a none LE 128meg 8500 at the newegg referbs for $99. Thats a killer deal
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[Wraith]

The general consensus says goto newegg and get that 8500! i wish i had :-(

[quegyboe]

I TOTALLY think you should get the 8500LE. Awesome card for the money!

[Penguin4x4]

Originally posted by Evnas
The 8500 kicks the **** outta the GF3, hehe. It can compete with the Ti4200 easy, where the Ti500 comes nowhere close


Funny, ten and a half months ago the Ti500 was spankin the 8500, :rolleyes::D:D

For less than 100 bucks, Definetely an 8500LE, specially if its a Gigabyte 8500LE, :)

[Silversinksam]

Originally posted by Penguin4x4



Funny, ten and a half months ago the Ti500 was spankin the 8500, :rolleyes::D:D

For less than 100 bucks, Definetely an 8500LE, specially if its a Gigabyte 8500LE, :)

Saw a Gigabyte 8500le go for $59 today at Newegg refurb (granted it was a 64megger, but thats a good deal)

[Overclocker550]

suckers! get a geforce3 ti200(64mb!)for $69 on pricewatch! Its not as fast, but can overclock nicely

[Evnas]

Originally posted by tseongsun


Best Buy deal 3 weeks ago: 128mb ti4200 $89
CompUSA deal 3 weeks ago: 64mb ti4200 $99
Fry's deal 2 weeks ago: 64mb ti4200 $99

thats 2 and 3 weeks ago...not now, so that doesnt help him out.

[Overclocker550]

even 3 weeks ago, only the first 10 people got it for $99. I went to best buy but they sold out long ago :mad: well who cares you can get one on pricewatch for $119

[funnyperson1]

Originally posted by Overclocker550
suckers! get a geforce3 ti200(64mb!)for $69 on pricewatch! Its not as fast, but can overclock nicely

right.....but so can the 8500 lol....not to mention that i trust newegg FAR more than i do 99% of the pricewatch companies

-N- that only applies to cards with good ram....the one at newegg comes with 5ns ram :mad:

[Cisco Kid]

Originally posted by tseongsun


Best Buy deal 3 weeks ago: 128mb ti4200 $89
CompUSA deal 3 weeks ago: 64mb ti4200 $99
Fry's deal 2 weeks ago: 64mb ti4200 $99

kinda useless now don't ya think? *ribs em...*

cisco kid

[Tracert]

Originally posted by funnyperson1


right.....but so can the 8500 lol....not to mention that i trust newegg FAR more than i do 99% of the pricewatch companies

I know what you mean, I just bought the TI200 Retail one from the pricewatch referal and held my breath. I called it in and made sure I got the right price and it all worked out.

Just sent the completed system to my bro-in-law. I knew I was taking the chance but it worked out good. TI200 for less then $70.00 is not bad in my book. Even came with some games and utilities.

[itizme]

ati built 64 meg 8500, hands down!!

[Angry]

Originally posted by Overclocker550
suckers! get a geforce3 ti200(64mb!)for $69 on pricewatch! Its not as fast, but can overclock nicely

My such a supportive person we are today.......:rolleyes:

[Overclocker550]

Originally posted by Tracert


I know what you mean, I just bought the TI200 Retail one from the pricewatch referal and held my breath. I called it in and made sure I got the right price and it all worked out.

Just sent the completed system to my bro-in-law. I knew I was taking the chance but it worked out good. TI200 for less then $70.00 is not bad in my book. Even came with some games and utilities.


He is the answer! :D :cool: Id still wait out however LOL first new cpu then new card, my old cpu could never take advantage of even a geforce2mx!

[tseongsun]

Originally posted by Cisco Kid


kinda useless now don't ya think? *ribs em...*

cisco kid

Those are just examples to prove that it is possible to get them for 100. Another deal just expired 3 days ago at CompUSA. Last time I checked, a videocard upgrade wasn't a life threatening problem so he can probably wait a couple days for a deal. Anyways, he asked for an opinion and mine is to buy a ti4200 retail. Some people think he should get an 8500 refurb and that is just as valid of a suggestion.

Both are good cards, both are $100, and he can't buy either of them right now because there are no current ti4200 deals and the 8500's are out of stock. Does that mean all the posts on here are useless just because he can't buy them? I think not.

[Overclocker550]

geforce3 ti200=$69 pricewatch. any questions? :D

[Evnas]

Originally posted by Overclocker550
geforce3 ti200=$69 pricewatch. any questions? :D

Radeon 8500 = $66 on pricewatch :D