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Mr.Deflok · 07-22-2003, 03:10 PM

So which will it be?

I'm thinking about buying one of these bad-boys though I have yet to save up the money. In the States apparently the FX is more expensive than the Radeon however in New Zealand it's the other way around regardless of branding. So that's a tick in the FX column.

I've always bought nVidia video cards because they've been so good and so affordable but ATI seems to be pushing into the powerhouse spot now and even has John Carmack of the Doom III fame vouching for it. But still, ATI is new to me and nVidia have always been reliable, makes me a little wary.

I was wondering if anyone had any experience with either of these cards and could give a litle consumer input into how you rate them.

Also I've heard a few rumours I was wondering if any of you could end or confirm: The FX takes up 2 PCI slots? The Radeon requires a floppy disk power supply cable?

So, can't wait to hear from you!

p.s. AA and AF are important to me.

07-22-2003, 03:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mr.Deflok Blood + Fire Location: New Zealand	GeForce FX 5900 Ultra 256Mb vs ATI Radeon 9800 PRO 256Mb So which will it be? I'm thinking about buying one of these bad-boys though I have yet to save up the money. In the States apparently the FX is more expensive than the Radeon however in New Zealand it's the other way around regardless of branding. So that's a tick in the FX column. I've always bought nVidia video cards because they've been so good and so affordable but ATI seems to be pushing into the powerhouse spot now and even has John Carmack of the Doom III fame vouching for it. But still, ATI is new to me and nVidia have always been reliable, makes me a little wary. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with either of these cards and could give a litle consumer input into how you rate them. Also I've heard a few rumours I was wondering if any of you could end or confirm: The FX takes up 2 PCI slots? The Radeon requires a floppy disk power supply cable? So, can't wait to hear from you! p.s. AA and AF are important to me.