Budget Gaming 5200 or 9100

[AutumnWillow]

I am stuck between a 5200 for around 65.00 or one of the radeon series if any one could give me some advice it would help the 5200 says its dx 9 compatable while i have heard the 9000. 9100 etc are not.

Thanks Guys

[Shade00]

The 9000/9100 are not DX9 compatible, but the 5200's DX9 features are really worthless as it'll be far too slow to use those features in the future when they're needed.

Go with a 9100 or 8500LE (they're the same card). They're much faster than the 5200 or the 9000.

Edit:WELCOME TO THE FORUMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[funnyperson1]

I would go with a 8500LE/9100 or a ti4200 if you can stretch the extra dough. The 5200 doesnt hold a candle to either.

[PreservedSwine]

if you do go for the FX5200, be aware there are (2) versions of the non-ultra availbale. One with a poor 64 bit bus, one with a 128bit bus.

The positive reviews always use the one w/ the larger 128bit bus, b/c the FX5200 w/ the 64bit bus is a peice of crap. If you go w/ the FX5200, MAKE SURE you get the one w/ the larger bus:)

That being said, I'd spend the extra few $$ and grab a Ti4200 for $70....

[Gautam]

That being said, I'd spend the extra few $$ and grab a Ti4200 for $70....
Agreed.

[Yuriman]

I dunno, I love my 9100.

[AutumnWillow]

Thanks guys kepy from making a big mistake the guy at the computer store had 64bit 5200 he was trying to sell me when I asked him about it I got mainly studder right now I am browsing online for a new radeon 9100

Thanks

;)

[lubetek]

i own a 9000pro in my 3rd machine.....plays todays games well...a great budget card, and better than a 9100 if im not mistaken

[funnyperson1]

Originally posted by lubetek
i own a 9000pro in my 3rd machine.....plays todays games well...a great budget card, and better than a 9100 if im not mistaken

you are mistaken, please take a look here:

http://oc3dmark.octeams.com/radeonguide.html

[star882]

ATi = sexy
http://www.uploadit.org/files/040703-ATI.JPG

[Chaos Snake]

Why did i have to see the B. Spears pict wit ATI on it. I was just getting geared up to get a 9500np and that pict make me want to rethink it bah.

[star882]

"Why did i have to see the B. Spears pict wit ATI on it. I was just getting geared up to get a 9500np and that pict make me want to rethink it bah."
Well, the Radeon 9500 is far better than the GeForce FX 5200.:)
Besides, you can morph some 9500s into 9700s.

[CrystalMethod]

Originally posted by lubetek
i own a 9000pro in my 3rd machine.....plays todays games well...a great budget card, and better than a 9100 if im not mistaken

I own both cards, and my 9100 is a little bit better. I'm not saying that the 9000Pro is a bad card, but it's not quite as good as the 9100.

[MooMasster716]

i thought the 9100 was a card made up by third party companies?
I dont see it on the ATI website, isnt it just a 900 pro on non por with something extra.BTW the 9000 pro is a good card a friend has it and it plays ut2k3 pretty good.

[Yuriman]

I own a 9100, and my friend owns a 9000pro. His is 275/275, mine is 250/200. I get about 1000 more 3dmarks in 01 than him at stock, and at 250/250 I get almost 2500 more. Otherwise, our computers are nearly identicle.

[Will Eatforfood]

Originally posted by PreservedSwine


That being said, I'd spend the extra few $$ and grab a Ti4200 for $70....



OmG?Where in the world would you find one at that price?Not newegg fa sure.....

[funnyperson1]

Originally posted by MooMasster716
i thought the 9100 was a card made up by third party companies?
I dont see it on the ATI website, isnt it just a 900 pro on non por with something extra.BTW the 9000 pro is a good card a friend has it and it plays ut2k3 pretty good.

Yes the 9100 is mainly made by 3rd party companies. but the 9100 is exactly the same as the 8500LE just a different name. the 9200 is a 9000 non pro with AGP 8X.

[Dragonprince]

Originally posted by star882
"Why did i have to see the B. Spears pict wit ATI on it. I was just getting geared up to get a 9500np and that pict make me want to rethink it bah."
Well, the Radeon 9500 is far better than the GeForce FX 5200.:)
Besides, you can morph some 9500s into 9700s.

Dude...seriously. Seek help. She's not that pretty and Im thinking a restraining order is in your future:rolleyes:

[Will Eatforfood]

I don't think that was what he means.......More like seeing her as a model for Ati actually disgusts him.....He said something about getting a 9500 but has to thik about NOT getting it after seeing the picture....Heck I might be wrong...That is just how I comprehended it.

[spacetwinke]

Brittney's used up ass, should be hustling for integrated graphics!

[star882]

"Brittney's used up ass, should be hustling for integrated graphics!"
That's because the Britney is intended for servers, and installing a Radeon 9800 Pro in a server is like installing a high end stereo system in a NASCAR race car.
At least those Britney mobos have their own video memory, so the integrated video doesn't rob memory bandwidth.
Britney mobos with AGP do exist, though.

[PreservedSwine]

Originally posted by Will Eatforfood




OmG?Where in the world would you find one at that price?Not newegg fa sure.....

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=14-145-038&refer=pricewatch

My bad, it goes for $82...just read about someone grabbing one for $70, but it was a re0furbished one from new-egg.

[pablopelotas]

go for the 9100!

[Zim2411]

my friend has a 9000 in his mac, and it runs pretty well. (not sure if its pro or np) But with full details in UT2003 its pretty good. (although it wont go to 1600x1200, and its not his display because its a 22inch cinema display) No AA or Ansio... if macs even have that...