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jetman35
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Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 11:04 pm 

I am looking to enhance my flying experience with a new video card. Does anybody have a recommendation for one? I have a 2.53Ghz CPU with 512 of RAM. XP
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tomthetank
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Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 11:14 pm 

What card have you got now?
Laughing How much money you willing to part with?
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RadarMan
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Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 11:21 pm 

I don't know what you want to spend but ATI makes some excellent cards for under $300. The 9800 is one of the best. Yes Nvida is a top choice also but my preference lies with ATI.
If you want to go to the 256mb cards they have them also.

http://www.ati.com

http://shopper.cnet.com/4014-3025_9-21227155.html?tag=ob_50&orderby=50&sort=asc

http://www.nvidia.com/page/home


Hi tomTT
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tomthetank
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2004 12:51 am 

Very Happy Howdy RadarMan
Mmmmmmmm Im a Nvidia man myself but have read a good write up about an ATI Fireblade?(when i remember where it was Ill edit it on)

I do remember them saying it was highly clockable and scoring some vgood 3Dmark scores.........and to get while you still can for under £100

Right, Im off to put my thinking cap on........ if I can remember where I put it!!!
Wink Found it

http://www.micromart.co.uk/content/features/default.asp?Category=Article&Type=2&ID=1534

I like the sound of this card anyone got one?
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harleyman
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Location: Statesville NC
Posted: Sun Feb 29, 2004 7:18 pm 

wELL i GOT THE rADEON 9,800 BUILT INTO MY PUTER,,AND IT'S LIKE BEING THERE....(ALMOST)


Sorry....Wasen't yelling....Just a shitty typer....lol

Costs around 190 to 220 in stores./...Just looked at one today at Best buy.......

Just be sure to ground yourself,and all tools before installing or you will fry it........And they know and won't replace it...... Crying or Very sad
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