fx graphics

[skater_d]

im look ing for a new computer and for my price range its hard to get a good one. i was wandering how well the fx 5200,the fx5600,the ti 4200, or the radeon 9000 work on planetside. i want one that can run it at least near its higher settings.and am open to suggestions.if there is a better card for the price please tell me.thanx

[pauljar1]

When you say that you're looking got a new computer, I assume that you mean video card?

I've had the TI4200 and it's fantastic. I've now switched to the ATI 9700PRO and I will never go back to Nvidia. It's worth the extra $75-100 to get this card. You may be able to find it pretty cheaply at a computer show. Check out www.marketproshows.com to see if a show is coming to your area.

Anyway, I have had ATI now for about 3 months and NO PROBLEMS whatsoever!

Not too familiar with the FX Series, but I know that the 5200 is the economy card of the FX family.

What is your budget for a new card?

[skater_d]

i am getting a new computer as in new everything. i have a range of about $500-$550 and i dont need total top of the line pc.just one that will run planetside really well.and thanx for the help.btw how much did you get your 9700 for?

[NoSurrender]

the 9700pro is discountued so id go with the 9800lpro and 500-550 will buy top of the line and if u buy top of the line u wont have to upgrade for a while

[skater_d]

unfortunately i only have 500-550 for the whole computer.and ive found some really good deals.for like computers with like 512 pc2700,amd athlon xp 2400-2600,and 80 gig hard drives but my down fall is finding a settup with a card that will last mae a while.

[Kaltagesta]

Originally posted by skater_d
i dont need total top of the line pc.just one that will run planetside really well

the ultimate paradox.

if u want to run planetside reeally well, u need a top end pc

[Doobz]

i would suggest a card of the 9500 line, you can still find some over at newegg.com

[skater_d]

i looked at ebay and found a few really awesome deals.(9600 pro for $160 and that includes shipping.)there are deals like this regularly for brand new products.