Re: Dell computer and JFW

  • From: "Steve Gomes" <finnygomes@xxxxxxx>
  • To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 14:23:50 -0700

okay bill. So when jaws told me that I would need one of the m d i d i a 
viedeo cards what did they mean and do I have the lletters right?
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill" <bill.cam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, November 19, 2004 12:54 PM
Subject: Re: Dell computer and JFW


> the a t i 7500 video card, should be avoided in any new system, its slower
> than ketchup.
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> video cards have 3 issues with respect to speed.
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> amount of memory, usually only benefits 3 d games.
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> but the video memory speed and processor on the video card effect 2 d
> performance, and the 7500 is an antique.
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> i can not even find a 9000 any more.
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> most stores low end a t i card is the 9200 now.
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> realize a t i ships these with differant memory, with differant letter
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> so a 9200 s e is the slowest.
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> pro is very fast and x t is faster yet.
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> bottom line a 7500 in a new system would be a major bottle neck in a 
> system.
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> personally i avoid the x t cards, because i do not want to have to have
> anyfans assist in cooling, and usually pick a pro card.
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> less heat also means longer life.
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> the 9000 to 9600 range of cards is what i would recommend.
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> their is very little differance between the 9000 and the 9500 and then the
> 9600 represents a big performance jump.
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> but you pay for it.
> especially if you opt for the 9600 x t card.
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