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Radeon 9600pro 256 AGP

  • 31-12-2005 1:27pm
    #1
    jmponeill
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭


    I have a geforce 3 ti200 /amd 2200 and 512 ram. Would the radeon 9600pro give me a reasonable boost in performance. I am not expecting miracles for 85 euro at komplett as I basically want to delay buying a complete new system. Thanks


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  • #2
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,821 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    I'd say save the money if you're planning a new system.


  • #3
    jmponeill
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭jmponeill


    Thanks for the reply but I will be keeping this setup as second basic system so I still need to know if the radeon will give a perfomance boost


  • #4
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,821 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    If it's for a basic system, I don't think you should spend more than ~€45; just look for the cheapest "silent" solution (ie, a card without a fan). RAM or a faster harddrive will give a bigger boost.


  • #5
    Kenny_D
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,204 ✭✭✭Kenny_D


    I have this exact card for sale if you're interested? Just upgraded this week. It will run Half Life 2 and Age of Empires 3 on normal settings

    http://www.pcwb.com/catalogue/item/SAPGC005?speedtrapid=pricerunner&lead=pricerunner


  • #6
    Laguna
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,639 ✭✭✭Laguna


    jmponeill wrote:
    I have a geforce 3 ti200 /amd 2200 and 512 ram. Would the radeon 9600pro give me a reasonable boost in performance. I am not expecting miracles for 85 euro at komplett as I basically want to delay buying a complete new system. Thanks

    This is my old card and the answer to your question is, no. Simple reason is, it only has 4 pixel pipelines so the increase in performance would be marginal; if any over your current card. The next big leap in performance for you would be when you buy a graphics card with at least 8 pixel pipelines and gddr3 memory, like this one..


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  • #7
    jmponeill
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭jmponeill


    Thanks all for the info I think I will stick to what I have for the moment. All the advice was much appreciated


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