Is now a good time to buy a vid card??

StEaLtH-X · Post by **StEaLtH-X** » Sun Nov 23, 2003 11:22 pm

Ok.. I'm really wanting a new video card and have more than enough money to buy one.. So would you guys recomend me buying one now?? I was told by a freind and its obvious that they will drop price around and after Christmas.. But will this drop be of a significant value?? Because if the drop is somthing like $5-$20, It really wouldnt matter.. Also what card do you recomend i'm wanting an ATI first off which u guys prolly know.. I was looking at the 9600 Pro.. I have enough money and am looking to spend no more than about $160.. I would like to get shipping within 2-3 days.. Any site that is trustable is fine.. Any links are appreciated...

nexus_7 · Post by **nexus_7** » Sun Nov 23, 2003 11:34 pm

9600pro/XT or a fx5700ultra

Greg

Post by **sbp** » Mon Nov 24, 2003 1:07 am

No new cards from either ATI or Nvidia are scheduled for the next few months {figure March 2004}. So would I wait for a new video card? No. I just got an 128 meg Radeon 9800 Pro.

StEaLtH-X: while the FX 5700 Ultra is a good card, the card for you to get is the Radeon 9600XT. It has a better DirectX 9 implementation compared with the FX 5700 Ultra and does well when AA and ani are turned on.

StEaLtH-X · Post by **StEaLtH-X** » Mon Nov 24, 2003 3:03 pm

Originally posted by sbp
No new cards from either ATI or Nvidia are scheduled for the next few months {figure March 2004}. So would I wait for a new video card? No. I just got an 128 meg Radeon 9800 Pro.

StEaLtH-X: while the FX 5700 Ultra is a good card, the card for you to get is the Radeon 9600XT. It has a better DirectX 9 implementation compared with the FX 5700 Ultra and does well when AA and ani are turned on.

Hey if you say so.. I got enough $ to buy one.. I will prolly buy off newegg, unless u know a cheaper or better site to buy off.... Also what brand to get of the 9600XT? The cheapest is Sapphire which I know is good its $169, and also there is one for $189 which is ATI and also an Asus which is $219.. But they all got 5 star customer ratings..

b-man1 · Post by **b-man1** » Mon Nov 24, 2003 3:54 pm

go for a sapphire 9600pro or XT from newegg. i just got a 9600pro a week ago...free fedex shipping and a free t-shirt! hahaha

StEaLtH-X · Post by **StEaLtH-X** » Mon Nov 24, 2003 4:34 pm

I got an email from spb, he said he found a FX5900 in a forum I checked it out.. this guy is selling a 2 week old FX5900 for $160+$8 Shipping.. I dont know I feel kinda uneasy about buying from people and also buying a used.. What do u guys think??

eGoCeNTRoNiX · Post by **eGoCeNTRoNiX** » Mon Nov 24, 2003 4:41 pm

I say for the price, stick with Saphire/Radeon.. eGo

b-man1 · Post by **b-man1** » Mon Nov 24, 2003 5:11 pm

yup. brand new radeon 9600pro delivered from newegg for that price.

nexus_7 · Post by **nexus_7** » Mon Nov 24, 2003 5:51 pm

if you value visual quality in 2d/3d then go ati.

Greg

StEaLtH-X · Post by **StEaLtH-X** » Mon Nov 24, 2003 6:29 pm

Originally posted by nexus_7
if you value visual quality in 2d/3d then go ati.

Greg

I do value it.. There is nothing better than turning all up and playing without a bit of chop.. I bought this old MX 420 for Medal of honor mostly, and I couldnt believe the improvement.. I can only imagine the improvment with the new ones.. I'm really wanting a card that can hand Call Of Duty. I think the 9600XT Can..

StEaLtH-X · Post by **StEaLtH-X** » Tue Nov 25, 2003 3:52 pm

So is it settled? A 9600XT? I'd like to buy asap I just want to make sure this is it..

Also keep in mind, and i'm sure you already know that i'll want to be able to run HL2, D3, Max Payne2 and Call of duty without any graphics problems.. No I'm not gonna pump all the setting to the top I just want my games and these future games to look and run smoothly...

StEaLtH-X · Post by **StEaLtH-X** » Tue Nov 25, 2003 6:27 pm

Hey BTW how fast does allstarshop.com ship? they have a xt pretty cheap too...

Post by **sbp** » Tue Nov 25, 2003 7:58 pm

Sure get a 9600XT.

Allstarshop is a good webstore to buy from.

BillyGoat · Post by **BillyGoat** » Sat Nov 29, 2003 12:35 am

when isnt a good time for a new video card?

canton_kid · Post by **canton_kid** » Sun Nov 30, 2003 5:33 am

It's times like these I'm glad I am not a high end gamer myself

I just wish you guys that are would stop driving up all the video card prices

Here I am, nice and happy with my ATI AIW Radeon 7500. Maybe a couple simple games, but mostly alot of video capturing is what I want to do. So now I would like to buy another one, but can't find them cheap because of all the high end high priced gamming cards

I mean gee, I should be able to get one of these now for maybe $75 but about the only ones I can find for sale are ATI All-In-Wonder RADEON 9600 PRO 128MB DDR 8X AGP RETAIL and up for alot higher prices, like $220. How much better is the video capture on that than an AIW 7500 Radeon?

Oh well, happy gamming