Any point in switching these cards?

FlailBoy · 12-19-03, 04:04 PM

The mx460 in my sig is a Gainward 64mb, not a golden sample, mem is 3.6ns

In my other comp (identical for all purposes except it's an xp2200 running at 174*12), I've got a 128mb Gainward ti200 golden sample, mem is 4.0ns.

Rig in sig is primary rig. A few RTS games and DVD's are about as hard as it'll get pushed for now.

I know the mx4** series aren't the greatest cards in the world; but it's a newer card than the ti200. Not buying a new card for either rig. Want my primary rig as good as it can get with what I've got in the house.

Have already run the ti200 in the enhanced mode (I think it's 200/450) and can probably get it higher.

If you had two identical rigs, which card would you rather run?

NewbiePerson · 12-19-03, 09:10 PM

most definately the ti200.
It beats the mx series hands down.
It may lack clock speeds but its architectually superior.
Also a ti200 will last a little longer than the mx,.
Take prince of persia it requires a gf3 and specifically says on the box no gf4 mx.
In fact i had that same card in my rig for awhile. Its a good card. mine was 64mb though.

twump · 12-20-03, 06:51 AM

take the ti200. when i had my ti200 my roomate bought an mx card. the ti200 beat it hands down in any game we tried.

Yuriman · 12-20-03, 08:58 AM

The MX460 should have a bit more raw speed, but more and more games use DX8 features. You would be better off with the ti200.

FlailBoy · 12-31-03, 02:32 AM

Sig used to say GF4 mx460. Just finished.

Wow. Looks better-not running any benches but a definite improvement. Thanks.

BTW, once I find core/mem settings I like: can I just use the Coolbits registry tweak and not even use the Gainward 'enhanced mode' utility?

TUK101 · 12-31-03, 03:42 AM

Yep, the TI200 will look better and should be a bit faster since it does more with hardware and not software rendering of some things. That card should OC fairly well too, so as far as clock speeds you should be able to get that TI200 close to TI500 speeds. The TI200 may be showing its age, but I have one in each of my kids' computers and they are still playing every game that we can throw at them. Just got done playing NFS Underground and the TI200's run that game just fine.

12-19-03, 04:04 PM	Thread Starter #1
FlailBoy Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Once again, not at the Fest...	Any point in switching these cards? The mx460 in my sig is a Gainward 64mb, not a golden sample, mem is 3.6ns In my other comp (identical for all purposes except it's an xp2200 running at 17412), I've got a 128mb Gainward ti200 golden sample, mem is 4.0ns. Rig in sig is primary rig. A few RTS games and DVD's are about as hard as it'll get pushed for now. I know the mx4* series aren't the greatest cards in the world; but it's a newer card than the ti200. Not buying a new card for either rig. Want my primary rig as good as it can get with what I've got in the house. Have already run the ti200 in the enhanced mode (I think it's 200/450) and can probably get it higher. If you had two identical rigs, which card would you rather run? __________________ Phenom II X4 965 BE C-3, 20319.5~3958@1.40v, CM EVO, Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3(F6), CPU NB VID@1.20v, G.SKILL Ripjaws DDR3 1600 2x8GB, 9,9,9,24,1T@1.54v, 1GB EVGA Geforce GTX560Ti, SB Audigy 2 ZS, 1x1TB & 1x250GB WD caviar blue 7200RPM, Rosewill CAPSTONE 550W, Rosewill Blackhawk mid-tower, Win7Pro 64bit, SP1 -EPOX 8kra2+, XP-M 2600+, IQYHA 0447-22610.5~2373@1.75v (retired) -EPOX 8k9a2+, AMD 2100+, AIUHB 0302-18812~2264@1.675v (out to pasture) Heat You should see if you can launch yourself across a lake. -drenader*
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12-19-03, 09:10 PM	#2
NewbiePerson Member Join Date: Nov 2001	most definately the ti200. It beats the mx series hands down. It may lack clock speeds but its architectually superior. Also a ti200 will last a little longer than the mx,. Take prince of persia it requires a gf3 and specifically says on the box no gf4 mx. In fact i had that same card in my rig for awhile. Its a good card. mine was 64mb though.
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12-20-03, 06:51 AM	#3
twump Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: CA	take the ti200. when i had my ti200 my roomate bought an mx card. the ti200 beat it hands down in any game we tried.
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12-20-03, 08:58 AM	#4
Yuriman Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The OCFORUMS	The MX460 should have a bit more raw speed, but more and more games use DX8 features. You would be better off with the ti200.
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12-31-03, 02:32 AM	Thread Starter #5
FlailBoy Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Once again, not at the Fest...	Sig used to say GF4 mx460. Just finished. Wow. Looks better-not running any benches but a definite improvement. Thanks. BTW, once I find core/mem settings I like: can I just use the Coolbits registry tweak and not even use the Gainward 'enhanced mode' utility? __________________ Phenom II X4 965 BE C-3, 20319.5~3958@1.40v, CM EVO, Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3(F6), CPU NB VID@1.20v, G.SKILL Ripjaws DDR3 1600 2x8GB, 9,9,9,24,1T@1.54v, 1GB EVGA Geforce GTX560Ti, SB Audigy 2 ZS, 1x1TB & 1x250GB WD caviar blue 7200RPM, Rosewill CAPSTONE 550W, Rosewill Blackhawk mid-tower, Win7Pro 64bit, SP1 -EPOX 8kra2+, XP-M 2600+, IQYHA 0447-22610.5~2373@1.75v (retired) -EPOX 8k9a2+, AMD 2100+, AIUHB 0302-18812~2264@1.675v (out to pasture) Heat You should see if you can launch yourself across a lake. -drenader*
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12-31-03, 03:42 AM	#6
TUK101 Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Wash. State	Yep, the TI200 will look better and should be a bit faster since it does more with hardware and not software rendering of some things. That card should OC fairly well too, so as far as clock speeds you should be able to get that TI200 close to TI500 speeds. The TI200 may be showing its age, but I have one in each of my kids' computers and they are still playing every game that we can throw at them. Just got done playing NFS Underground and the TI200's run that game just fine. __________________ My Heatware: http://heatware.com/eval.php?id=8937
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