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Help with the differing video cards
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Beewee
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Mar 2, 2004, 05:53 PM
 
I was wondering if there was anyone out there that could give me some video card advise. I don't really understand all of the technical specs of said video cards. These are all in the PowerMac G5s and if someone could break them down in terms of what the cards would be best suited for, what the capabilities are in simple terms, I would really appreciate it.


NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra --- Standard

ATI Radeon 9600 Pro --- $50 more

ATI Radeon 9800 Pro --- $350 more


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Mar 2, 2004, 06:25 PM
 
NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra --- Standard

Hmm.... only if you cant spring for the others.

ATI Radeon 9600 Pro --- $50 more

Good all around card. Wont work good for dual 23" displays.

ATI Radeon 9800 Pro --- $350 more

The big bad card with a price to match. Helps with dual displays and some games. It is the one I would get!
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Mar 2, 2004, 06:50 PM
 
The 9600. At an upgrade cost of $50, it is the best all-around choice.
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