Video card poll.

Rose14 · 04-26-2002, 05:58 AM

I'm considering a major pc upgrade and am looking at new video cards for a replacement for my ancient, no-longer-supported-by-the-manufacturer Voodoo 3 video card.

Are there any known issues/problems with OOTP4 and specific video cards? Despite the age of my pc and card the game runs perfectly now, so I don't want to bring on any unecessary problems with an upgrade.

Specifically I'm considering a generic GeForce card (maybe the MX400) or the ATI All In Wonder 7500.

Thanks.

Kezzek · 04-26-2002, 06:06 AM

Go with a GeForce 2 MX400 if you're looking for a quality card at a great, dirt-cheap price. I use one and it handles everything perfectly. From OOTP 2D-graphics to the high-end 3D games like Medal of Honor.

However, the GeForce 3 cards are really affordable these days too. If I was buying a card right now, I'd buy a GeForce 3 card.

Sounds like you're on the right track.

daz · 04-26-2002, 06:29 AM

Running the game with a Visiontek GeForce 3 Ti200 with no problems at all. Got it at Best Buy for $149. If you shop online hard enough you can probably find it cheaper.

Khaos · 04-26-2002, 06:39 AM

Value wise, go with what Daz suggested. You can OC a Geforce3 ti 200 to the same speed as a 500.

Whatever you do, avoid the GeForce4 MX.

Or you can be an addict like me and buy the GeForce4 ti 4600.

Vida Blue · 04-26-2002, 08:41 AM

I have an ATI Radeon 8500 and have no problem running anything. Price is a little high.

GR8Madmax · 04-26-2002, 08:54 AM

Avoid the MX series of Geforce cards...they are pretty weak if you want to run 3D games. A geforce2 GTS or a newer(gf3 or gf4) Ti series cards are good options.

Jason Moyer · 04-27-2002, 12:10 PM

I have a PNY GeForce Ti4400 (the $300 model) and it works like a charm. No issues with any games and nearly doubled all my framerates over a GeForce 3 Ti200.

Jason

Gramps · 04-27-2002, 01:47 PM

I have a GeForce 3 Ti/200 from Visiontek and it works like a charm on ALL my games.

Kahkhing · 04-27-2002, 04:04 PM

I have a GF 3 Ti500. Great card at its stock speed but I can't seem to OC it without it becoming unstable. I'd say as mentioned above, the GF 3 Ti200 is a great choice. The GF 3 line is affordable now and support many of the directx 8 features in hardware which the GF 4 mx line does not. Avoid these cards, if you go with a GF 4 card you should only buy the Ti line. Thats if you can afford it.

Jon277 · 04-28-2002, 05:05 AM

GF3 is a very good card that works well with many many games

04-26-2002, 05:58 AM	#1
Rose14 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 76	Video card poll. I'm considering a major pc upgrade and am looking at new video cards for a replacement for my ancient, no-longer-supported-by-the-manufacturer Voodoo 3 video card. Are there any known issues/problems with OOTP4 and specific video cards? Despite the age of my pc and card the game runs perfectly now, so I don't want to bring on any unecessary problems with an upgrade. Specifically I'm considering a generic GeForce card (maybe the MX400) or the ATI All In Wonder 7500. Thanks. __________________ John Dowd is a eunuch.

04-26-2002, 06:06 AM	#2
Kezzek All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Keyboard - frantically typing in subtle insults to raise my self-esteem Posts: 973	Go with a GeForce 2 MX400 if you're looking for a quality card at a great, dirt-cheap price. I use one and it handles everything perfectly. From OOTP 2D-graphics to the high-end 3D games like Medal of Honor. However, the GeForce 3 cards are really affordable these days too. If I was buying a card right now, I'd buy a GeForce 3 card. Sounds like you're on the right track. __________________ - Kez, P.E.

04-26-2002, 06:39 AM	#4
Khaos Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Canfield, OH Posts: 473	Value wise, go with what Daz suggested. You can OC a Geforce3 ti 200 to the same speed as a 500. Whatever you do, avoid the GeForce4 MX. Or you can be an addict like me and buy the GeForce4 ti 4600. __________________ squish

04-26-2002, 08:41 AM	#5
Vida Blue Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Greater Reich of Ontario Posts: 324	I have an ATI Radeon 8500 and have no problem running anything. Price is a little high. __________________ "The only way I'm going to get a Gold Glove is with a can of spray paint." - Reggie Jackson

04-27-2002, 12:10 PM	#7
Jason Moyer Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 5,111	I have a PNY GeForce Ti4400 (the $300 model) and it works like a charm. No issues with any games and nearly doubled all my framerates over a GeForce 3 Ti200. Jason __________________ "I pretty much popped everything cold turkey. We were doing steroids they wouldn't give to horses." -- Tom House "I was very fortunate to have a pitching coach by the name of Tom House...Tom, I really miss those days that we spent in the weight room and out on the field working together." -- Nolan Ryan's HoF Induction Speech

04-26-2002, 06:29 AM	#3
daz Bat Boy Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8	Running the game with a Visiontek GeForce 3 Ti200 with no problems at all. Got it at Best Buy for $149. If you shop online hard enough you can probably find it cheaper.

04-26-2002, 08:54 AM	#6
GR8Madmax Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 94	Avoid the MX series of Geforce cards...they are pretty weak if you want to run 3D games. A geforce2 GTS or a newer(gf3 or gf4) Ti series cards are good options.

04-27-2002, 01:47 PM	#8
Gramps Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Portland, Ct. 06480 Posts: 39	I have a GeForce 3 Ti/200 from Visiontek and it works like a charm on ALL my games.

04-27-2002, 04:04 PM	#9
Kahkhing Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 32	I have a GF 3 Ti500. Great card at its stock speed but I can't seem to OC it without it becoming unstable. I'd say as mentioned above, the GF 3 Ti200 is a great choice. The GF 3 line is affordable now and support many of the directx 8 features in hardware which the GF 4 mx line does not. Avoid these cards, if you go with a GF 4 card you should only buy the Ti line. Thats if you can afford it.

04-28-2002, 05:05 AM	#10
Jon277 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 158	GF3 is a very good card that works well with many many games __________________ Jon Pass