Ti 4200 died - what new card to get?

Archived from groups: alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia (More info?)

go to www.pricewatch.com and find the price and card you want.
just an example geforce 5200 128 meg 43 dollars.


"Charlie" <charlie@earthlink.com> wrote in message
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> I'm the guy that bought a GeForce 5200 at Wal-Mart and opened the box to
> reveal a Ti 4200. It played fine (oc'd) for a year till yesterday. The fan
> died and so did the card shortly thereafter.
>
>
> My PC is a low-end EMachines W2686 (2.4G Athlon / 512M / 166 fsb). The
> 4200 played super on FS2004 (40-50fps) and I need a similar card that will
> do likewise and does not require more than a 250W supply. Looking for a
> newer card not another 4200. FS2004 is my most demanding 3D game I have
> installed..so for me it is my benchmark.
>
>
> Thanks ..I'm ready to buy now....
> --
>
> Charlie
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Archived from groups: alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia (More info?)

I'm looking for a "card recommendation" based on the previous performance
criteria I cited in my ad. I am not looking for a webpage referral that
would not know my system and it's limitations.

Thanks anyway.....

-ps I DO at least know that GeForce 5200's are a huge step BACKWARDS from
the older Ti4200...sheesh!!!!

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Charlie
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"BigJim" <woody10277@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> go to www.pricewatch.com and find the price and card you want.
> just an example geforce 5200 128 meg 43 dollars.
>
>
> "Charlie" <charlie@earthlink.com> wrote in message
> news:11ajo6h3pq4c7c4@news.supernews.com...
>> I'm the guy that bought a GeForce 5200 at Wal-Mart and opened the box to
>> reveal a Ti 4200. It played fine (oc'd) for a year till yesterday. The
>> fan died and so did the card shortly thereafter.
>>
>>
>> My PC is a low-end EMachines W2686 (2.4G Athlon / 512M / 166 fsb). The
>> 4200 played super on FS2004 (40-50fps) and I need a similar card that
>> will do likewise and does not require more than a 250W supply. Looking
>> for a newer card not another 4200. FS2004 is my most demanding 3D game I
>> have installed..so for me it is my benchmark.
>>
>>
>> Thanks ..I'm ready to buy now....
>> --
>>
>> Charlie
>> Ham Radio - AD5TH
>> www.ad5th.com
>> Deep South 2 Meter SSB Net
>> www.deepsouthnet.net
>> Live Blues Music
>> www.492acousticblues.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>

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Most cards on the market today, including the lower end ones, require a
mini,u, PSU of 300 Watts. 250 Watts is VERY minimal.

--
DaveW



"Charlie" <charlie@earthlink.com> wrote in message
news:11ajo6h3pq4c7c4@news.supernews.com...
> I'm the guy that bought a GeForce 5200 at Wal-Mart and opened the box to
> reveal a Ti 4200. It played fine (oc'd) for a year till yesterday. The fan
> died and so did the card shortly thereafter.
>
>
> My PC is a low-end EMachines W2686 (2.4G Athlon / 512M / 166 fsb). The
> 4200 played super on FS2004 (40-50fps) and I need a similar card that will
> do likewise and does not require more than a 250W supply. Looking for a
> newer card not another 4200. FS2004 is my most demanding 3D game I have
> installed..so for me it is my benchmark.
>
>
> Thanks ..I'm ready to buy now....
> --
>
> Charlie
> Ham Radio - AD5TH
> www.ad5th.com
> Deep South 2 Meter SSB Net
> www.deepsouthnet.net
> Live Blues Music
> www.492acousticblues.com
>
>
>
>
>

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ok, the ti4200 was about the same speed as a geforce 5600 or ati 9600xt. I
think the ati is a bit faster.

the difference is the newer cards supported directx 9.

"Charlie" <charlie@earthlink.com> wrote in message
news:11ajo6h3pq4c7c4@news.supernews.com...
> I'm the guy that bought a GeForce 5200 at Wal-Mart and opened the box to
> reveal a Ti 4200. It played fine (oc'd) for a year till yesterday. The fan
> died and so did the card shortly thereafter.
>
>
> My PC is a low-end EMachines W2686 (2.4G Athlon / 512M / 166 fsb). The
> 4200 played super on FS2004 (40-50fps) and I need a similar card that will
> do likewise and does not require more than a 250W supply. Looking for a
> newer card not another 4200. FS2004 is my most demanding 3D game I have
> installed..so for me it is my benchmark.
>
>
> Thanks ..I'm ready to buy now....
> --
>
> Charlie
> Ham Radio - AD5TH
> www.ad5th.com
> Deep South 2 Meter SSB Net
> www.deepsouthnet.net
> Live Blues Music
> www.492acousticblues.com
>
>
>
>
>