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Radeon 9250 Vs. 9600XT

  • 10-09-2006 04:03PM
    #1
    oRlyYaRly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 416 ✭✭


    I'm buying a graphics card for a friend so she can play The Sims 2 decently.

    My 9600XT 128mb plays it with most things on on high.

    What could she expect from this card?

    http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=315166

    How would it compare to a ti4800SE?


Comments

  • #2
    8T8
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,757 ✭✭✭8T8


    The 9250 despite the name is not the in the same generation as the 9600 series in fact it is the same level technology as the GeForce 4 TI4800SE but is worse in terms of performance.

    So getting a 9250 would actually be a downgrade, depending on how much you are willing to pay a 6600GT for €90 in the clearance section would be an excellent choice.

    If thats too pricey get a 9600 for €59.


  • #3
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    Pc World have brand new 6600GTs for 79.99 Clearance stock, not only sufficent for Sims 2 but a capable card for modern games in general.

    9600XT was good for its time and has held up well, but while its fine for sims 2 its not very future proof. Avoid the 9250 altogether, waste of money considering a few quid extra will get you something twice as good.


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