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weetoots
12-09-03, 07:49 PM
Do they all make from the same mold or do some add improvements and reliabilty? I am looking at GeForce FX types.
Thanks
Al
Evnas
12-09-03, 08:13 PM
They are all the same in the end. However, the more expensive ones usually use better then stock cooling, and better componenets when building the PCB.
HotKoala
12-09-03, 09:26 PM
If followed to reference design the cards are good. So far only eVGA is notable on the consumer line.

Try to see if the card follows nV's reference design. If not it's like buying a non-BBA ATi chipset card.
Xstatic
12-09-03, 09:30 PM
Originally posted by HotKoala
If not it's like buying a non-BBA ATi chipset card.

What does that mean?

Im currently looking a a Albatron GeForce FX 5200 128 for $62. Is this a good Brand? Its for games like Diablo2 and Mirrowwind or W/E it is.
q149
12-09-03, 10:00 PM
Albatron is a good brand.. I wold go for a Ti4200 though.
Evnas
12-09-03, 10:16 PM
Originally posted by HotKoala
If followed to reference design the cards are good.

Im pretty sure all cards must follow reference standard at least before nVidia will let them put the card on the market.
weetoots
12-09-03, 10:25 PM
Originally posted by q149
Albatron is a good brand.. I wold go for a Ti4200 though.

Q149,
Does the Ti4200 have DVI out, that is the main reason for a new board?

Al
q149
12-09-03, 11:08 PM
I think so, i'd check the descriptions
Yendor
12-09-03, 11:29 PM
Originally posted by weetoots


Q149,
Does the Ti4200 have DVI out, that is the main reason for a new board?

Al


Yes they do.
HotKoala
12-10-03, 06:59 AM
Originally posted by Evnas


Im pretty sure all cards must follow reference standard at least before nVidia will let them put the card on the market.

You'd be surprised sometimes. Probably nVidia's biggest indirect fault. Their Quadro line is always followed to the dot. Mainstream still needs work even though nV revoked licenses from many manufacturers for this specific reason.