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2003-03-02, 01:06 AM
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Ok, so I'm planning to get a GeForce 4 Ti4200 w/ 128MB, thing is, there are probably 5 or more kinds of Ti4200's out there. Is there any significant differences between the models that I should be aware of? Is there a version that stands out among the rest? I hope I don't sound a bit excessive, I just want the best deal.
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2003-03-02, 01:11 AM
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Yes there are differences between them, but nothing major. Some will overclock better than others will if you're looking for that... I'd suggest a ti4400, it really isn't that much more and then you can OC it to ti4600 speeds.
 On brand names, I usually go with Gainward.
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2003-03-02, 03:20 AM
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BFG cards are selling for a dime and a quick shank over at Best Buy these days. This is the group that spawned from the wreckage of VisionTek, however, so beware the fans.
If you really want a good GF4 Ti4200: http://firingsquad.gamers.com/hardwa...0s/default.asp It comes clocked at Ti4400 speeds for the core and 4600 speeds for the memory (with room to go HIGHER) and can be found on PriceWatch for $150. Go for it. (Though frankly an Radeon 9500 PRO is a better choice at this point. Just IMHO.)
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2003-03-02, 02:02 PM
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Well, now I am looking at 9500 Pros again, and using the same site you reccomended Drake, I found this intresting Sapphire Atlantis 9500 Pro. Problem is, to overclock it, I need to alter the BIOS which results in voiding the warranty. Is it safe to OC it, or is it too risky and I should just leave it as it is?
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2003-03-02, 04:18 PM
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I'd say to leave it. That is a good card. I wouldn't mess with it, unless you have a performance problem - which I don't think you would.
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2003-03-02, 04:24 PM
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Ah yes, the Sapphire Atlantis series. Those are quite good, and frankly don't NEED overclocking - they're R300 chipsets, foo. That 9500 PRO will keep up with any Ti 4600 and then some. That and they cost $150. You can't go wrong.
And yes, FiringSquad is a good site. Their hardware reviews are in my experience spot-on, as are their game reviews.
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2003-03-02, 05:47 PM
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You could get a Radeon 9500 regular, and get the softmods to turn it into a 9500 Pro or 9700. Unfortunately, I haven't gotten my card yet so I can't tell you my own story. As for Sapphire,
 Try Newegg.com or googlegear.com
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2003-03-02, 05:49 PM
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Well i order all my stuff from norwegian sites since well i'm norwegian..
the site i ordered from was www.quad.no tho (incase you're norwegian or living in scandinavia or something) Edit: http://www.sapphiretech.com/wheretobuy/retail.asp enjoy Last edited by Zatrais; 2003-03-02 at 05:52 PM. |
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