What Nvidia Card is better

[cletus_slackjawd]

I have two ancient parts and I need help in choosing the best part. The choice is between Geforce 440MX w/64mb ram or GF 5200 w/128mb ram (both AGP) This is for a build for my 10 year old nephew (age of empire/mythology, and Rome conquest games). Thanks.

 

[jedimasterben]

According to the graphics card hierarchy chart (would have answered your question to search for it at the top of the site), the 5200 is 3 tiers higher than the 440MX, so the 5200. Although these cards will ONLY, and I seriously mean ONLY old games like those listed. It absolutely, positively, will not be able to play any new games.

 

[cletus_slackjawd]

thanks, he's okay with that. No new games. I think he may eventually want to play WoW, I'll have to look at those requirements. We'll go with the 5200. And I'll look at that chart. Thanks.

 

[cletus_slackjawd]

After some more research, the 5200 is more advanced (newer shader units) but actually slower in real world for older games.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20091030000558AA5UlQM

I saw this theme over and over on google search 440mx vs 5200
but I'll still prob put that crappy 5200 in there. Also have an ATI x800 Pro but I think that's too good for a P4 1.30ghz on PC-133.

 

[kestanefb]

I have 5-6yrs old barely used Bfg gfx 5900xt 128mb agp somewhere. You will see it is a great card if you do a little research. I could do something but don't know forum rules much.

 

[cletus_slackjawd]

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