Alunar Posted March 27, 2002 Share Posted March 27, 2002 Is there any especially good 3D card (Ie, Radeon, Geforce2..) for this game? I'm going to have to buy a new one anyways, so I figure I might as well get one for a game I like. (I'm a 15 year old teenage female. Ha. -_- I gotta get a job this summer..). But I was simply wondering if one brand had a head over others in this respect. Thanks ^^ (Yes, I'm new, so if I did something dumb, please, let me know. No beating with the n00bsticks +5. I'm still getting over the bruises...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediSith999 Posted March 27, 2002 Share Posted March 27, 2002 I would say a nvidia Geforce 3 can do the job. But if you want the best graph card on the market, go for Geforce 4 Ti 4600 my 2 cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generique Fin Posted March 27, 2002 Share Posted March 27, 2002 GeForce3 is really what you need, but if you want more than get a GeForce4 Ti 4600. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shark747 Posted March 27, 2002 Share Posted March 27, 2002 How much are you looking to spend? If you want overpriced go with one of the Geforce 4 ti's. The top mid price cards are the Geforce 3 Ti 500, and the Radeon 8500. Both are good cards, I own a Radeon 8500 with no probs. They are about even in speed and ability, the Radeon does have a few more features though. You should be able to get either card somewhere between $200-$300, get the cheaper one, you will be fine with either. Then a good cheaper card is the Geforce 3 Ti 200, not quite up with the Ti500 or Radeon 8500, but good product for the price. Don't know much else about it but I'm sure someone that owns one here can tell you about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediSith999 Posted March 27, 2002 Share Posted March 27, 2002 I jsut have a plain geforce 3, better than 1 ti 200 but worse then a ti 500. And I would say, It clears the pipes, it does the job, it digs the holes etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alunar Posted March 27, 2002 Author Share Posted March 27, 2002 I am on a budget, you know. I guess at that price, I might just as well opt for a new PC. I am running-733 Mhz, 64MB RAM, 20 GB HD..Thanks though. You are very kind ^^ Last time I asked something like this, I learned new words for female night workers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuRaSaMuNe Posted March 27, 2002 Share Posted March 27, 2002 Buwahahah, you might also want to update your ram from 64-256 ram is cheap and it good. Im updating my 64mb this weekend wooooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnMichael Posted March 27, 2002 Share Posted March 27, 2002 The spec's say 16 meg is minimum, but you can find plenty of GeForce 2 MX 32mb cards out their around $50. I have a GeForce 2 GTS and a GeForce 2 MX, and both are great even on high end games like Ghost Recon. Hope this helps, Shawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadDoofer Posted March 27, 2002 Share Posted March 27, 2002 Will a Geforce2 64mb Ultra work, or is it too old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alunar Posted March 27, 2002 Author Share Posted March 27, 2002 Ah. Of course I need more RAM. Evil Black & White ruined my 3D Card (A bit of burn out I think.) so now all I can run is older games. Oh well. Lots of oldies, but goodies. Yeah, I think a 64MB would do if they recommend a 32MB ^_~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razarblade Posted March 27, 2002 Share Posted March 27, 2002 Geforce 2 Ultra 65 meg should work just fine. I ran RTCW on my Geforce 2 GTS 64 meg and it ran great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivaj Posted March 27, 2002 Share Posted March 27, 2002 You can always just get a TNT2 for 50.00 and that should set ya down. I mean the game uses the q3 engine, its not like its the unreal 2 engine, where you need a geforce 3. Thats what I love about lucasarts, they make games for every type of computer system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leinad744 Posted March 27, 2002 Share Posted March 27, 2002 If you are looking for a great graphics card, and you can't spend 200-300 dollars, go with the geforce 4 mx card. Yes, I know that it doesn't have the titanium gpu, but I've got one and I paid like $110 bucks for it. You will not notice a difference in performance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shark747 Posted March 27, 2002 Share Posted March 27, 2002 Be careful with a geforce 4 mx, it has speed but not much else. Not as many bells and whistles that even the Geforce 3 has. The creator of the new Doom also stated that the card wont support the advanced features of the game. Just thought I'd warn you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivaj Posted March 27, 2002 Share Posted March 27, 2002 Well the truth is that it depends on your cpu speed, if you have over 900mhz than a geforce 3 is the way to go. But anything under that you can get a geforce or a geforce 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker of Sky Posted March 27, 2002 Share Posted March 27, 2002 Originally posted by ivaj You can always just get a TNT2 for 50.00 and that should set ya down...... Where can u find this TNT2 for $50.00? Let me know ivaj, I plan to buy a new 3D card too and if u can find one that cheap that meets the requirements, I want to get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alunar Posted March 27, 2002 Author Share Posted March 27, 2002 try PriceWatch.com I think you can search for prices on specific parts. ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivaj Posted March 27, 2002 Share Posted March 27, 2002 You can go to a local computer shop and pic one up. I did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY_jmr1 Posted March 27, 2002 Share Posted March 27, 2002 any modern card will work fine(a tnt2 is streaching it a bit i think though...) i have a geforce2 mx400 64meg agb and i can run rtcw and st:voy:ef demos fine, very nice quliaty indeed;) i think a geforce 3 is overkill if you are on a buget. oh btw hear: *forks over lightsaber(re) candy bar gift TM* AND just for you 1 (one) special order jkii.net fourms n00b-stick. welcome the the fourms and enjoy your stay:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan-o2 Posted March 27, 2002 Share Posted March 27, 2002 I have a TNT2 and have HAD a TNT2 since I got the computer, and I'm happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbatkllr Posted March 27, 2002 Share Posted March 27, 2002 at TNT2 will suit you just fine. I have one and have no problems whatsoever and my computer isn't even that fast. Honestly, a lot of these newer video cards are merely for bragging rights and not necessarily that much more power. If you're on a limited budget, go with the TNT2. I guess if you have tons of money to spend then buy the most high end card possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyOneCanoli Posted March 27, 2002 Share Posted March 27, 2002 Welcome to the forums, Alunar. Quite a few people are in the same dilemna you are, deciding how to upgrade their systems. Check out some other threads on this in Swamp, our anything goes forum. One of the larger and more active of the threads can be found right here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY_jmr1 Posted March 27, 2002 Share Posted March 27, 2002 i still think a geforce2mx400 has more lasting power then a tnt2. yes its 40$ less, but if it needs to be replaced in 6months..... i upgraded from a voodoo banshee 16meger. gf2mx400 is sweet, but you can do what evr you like, no one is makeing you do anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leinad744 Posted March 27, 2002 Share Posted March 27, 2002 Originally posted by Shark747 Be careful with a geforce 4 mx, it has speed but not much else. Not as many bells and whistles that even the Geforce 3 has. The creator of the new Doom also stated that the card wont support the advanced features of the game. Just thought I'd warn you. I know I know!!! geez!! I can't believe I bought a geforce mx.... damn it! it's too late now I guess!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaNg0 Posted March 27, 2002 Share Posted March 27, 2002 IMHO.. The ATI Radeon 8500 retail is the best bang for the buck so to speak.. It is cheaper than the GF3 Ti 500 and it benchmarks higher now (so i've heard) with the new drivers.. Alot of people have been a little upset about the ATI drivers but from what I have been reading on the amdmb.com forum is that with the new drivers the 8500 retail blows the Ti 500 out of the water.. go here and you could get the ATI 8500 retail for 155 bucks.. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?submit=manufactory&catalog=48&manufactory=1126&DEPA=1 http://www.amdmb.com/vb/index.php this is one of the best places for help with computer questions.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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