5200 vs Dell integrated?

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I got a new Dell 4600 2.8GHz, 512MB RAM and skipped the
"Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 2" for a GeForce 5200FX. It
runs all my legacy flight sims very well: RB3D in the dgVoodoo
Glide wrapper, EAW, WW2 Fighters (on Sundays only) plus the
Motocross Madness twins.

I'm curious, however: After all the trashing of the 5200 family
I've read here, can anyone tell me how the 5200 compares with the
"Extreme Graphics 2" currently capped on the back of my new
motherboard and lying dormant?

Like an idiot, I sprang for Dell's idea of a "performance" add-on
for graphics rather than waiting and picking up something on my
own after some decent research. (Atrophied shopper skills:
'Haven't bought a new system since my P2/400 in 1998.)

Many thanks!

 

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"Travis" <travis_at_charbeneau_dot_net> wrote in message
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>
>
> I got a new Dell 4600 2.8GHz, 512MB RAM and skipped the
> "Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 2" for a GeForce 5200FX. It
> runs all my legacy flight sims very well: RB3D in the dgVoodoo
> Glide wrapper, EAW, WW2 Fighters (on Sundays only) plus the
> Motocross Madness twins.
>
> I'm curious, however: After all the trashing of the 5200 family
> I've read here, can anyone tell me how the 5200 compares with the
> "Extreme Graphics 2" currently capped on the back of my new
> motherboard and lying dormant?
>
> Like an idiot, I sprang for Dell's idea of a "performance" add-on
> for graphics rather than waiting and picking up something on my
> own after some decent research. (Atrophied shopper skills:
> 'Haven't bought a new system since my P2/400 in 1998.)

If I only have those two as an option without any extra cost, then FX5200.
But need an added extra cost, I will not get it and wait for more penny
rolling in. Then add a better card when you have enough pennies. I will say
both are just the same [IMO].

Some say EG2 is a bit better but other say FX5200. But I will say both are
not too good in today current game but OK with typical offices application.

This is my brand new shiny ¼ cent of a penny for you.

CapFusion,...

 

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"Travis" <travis_at_charbeneau_dot_net> wrote in <gqednSAhsuAa3kbdRVn-
hA@comcast.com>:

>
>
>I got a new Dell 4600 2.8GHz, 512MB RAM and skipped the
>"Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 2" for a GeForce 5200FX. It
>runs all my legacy flight sims very well: RB3D in the dgVoodoo
>Glide wrapper, EAW, WW2 Fighters (on Sundays only) plus the
>Motocross Madness twins.
>
>I'm curious, however: After all the trashing of the 5200 family
>I've read here, can anyone tell me how the 5200 compares with the
>"Extreme Graphics 2" currently capped on the back of my new
>motherboard and lying dormant?
>
>Like an idiot, I sprang for Dell's idea of a "performance" add-on
>for graphics rather than waiting and picking up something on my
>own after some decent research. (Atrophied shopper skills:
>'Haven't bought a new system since my P2/400 in 1998.)
>
>Many thanks!
>
>

Well, Intel Extreme 2 is ..quite the joke!

Yes an FX5200 is atleast 10x better as an Intel Extreme 2 ( the only thing
extreme about the Intel Integrated videochip is it's lameness ) .. it
might..for gamers..not be the card.

But if you only play a few games... and those games are not that much new...
well..the FX5200 will serve fine!

 

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Thanks everyone for the feedback! Most of my gaming stuff
consists of legacy flight sims from Back in The Day, RB3D, EAW,
Crimson Skies, WW2F, et al. -- 1998-2000

'Hopefully the 5200 will get me 'round those until Santa arrives,
anyway.

 

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"Travis" <travis_at_charbeneau_dot_net> wrote in message news:<AOqdnR46D56G_UHdRVn-uA@comcast.com>...
> Thanks everyone for the feedback! Most of my gaming stuff
> consists of legacy flight sims from Back in The Day, RB3D, EAW,
> Crimson Skies, WW2F, et al. -- 1998-2000
>
> 'Hopefully the 5200 will get me 'round those until Santa arrives,
> anyway.

Oh surely it will... it's not THAT bad a card... for todays standards
though it's substandard... but for legacy games... definitly good
enough!

 

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On Thu, 24 Jun 2004 17:11:31 -0400, "Travis"
<travis_at_charbeneau_dot_net> wrote:

>
>
>I got a new Dell 4600 2.8GHz, 512MB RAM and skipped the
>"Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 2" for a GeForce 5200FX. It
>runs all my legacy flight sims very well: RB3D in the dgVoodoo
>Glide wrapper, EAW, WW2 Fighters (on Sundays only) plus the
>Motocross Madness twins.
>
>I'm curious, however: After all the trashing of the 5200 family
>I've read here, can anyone tell me how the 5200 compares with the
>"Extreme Graphics 2" currently capped on the back of my new
>motherboard and lying dormant?

Lets put it this way...

A basic 5200(128bit) on a scale of 1 to 10 would be something like a
3, the Intel Extreme would be a 0.

A 5900/9800 would be a 7 and the 6800Pro/X800s would be 10++


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