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Topic: Video cards galore!
Rodent King
Stabbed in the Eye
posted 11-02-2004 11:05:06 PM
I'm a consumer whore, so when the EQ2 site says: 'Get an nVidea 6800 video card' I say: 'What kind?'

Now, the EQ2 site didn't answer me. Neither did that guy I asked as I crossed the street. Here are my choices:

GeForce 6800 Ultra 256MB

GeForce 6800 Ultra

GeForce 6800 GT

GeForce 6800 256MB

GeForce 6800 128MB

GeForce 6600 GT

GeForce 6600 128MB

I don't know what I really need, or what the 'GT' and 'Ultra' models have different. Explain please?

My inner child is bigger than my outer adult.
Tatsukaze
wants Kloie's mom OH SO BAD
posted 11-02-2004 11:10:28 PM
Ultra > GT > *blank*

GT's best bang for the buck.
Ultra's rediculously expensive but rediculously fast.

6600's the midrange card.

Snugglits
I LIKE TO ABUSE THE ALERT MOD BUTTON AND I ENJOY THE FLAVOR OF SWEET SWEET COCK.
posted 11-02-2004 11:23:40 PM
You should get an Nvidia. Nvidea is a cheap mexican knockoff, not unlike Rolox or Knike.

Heh, with that aside, the GT is a significant step up from the standard issue one, while still trailing a bit behind the Ultra. It definitely is the best bang for the buck. The Ultra is expensive as hell because it's bleeding edge.

6600 is actually newer but as the number alone suggests it's not as powerful. The 6800 is the flagship of the 6000 series.

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Damnati
Filthy
posted 11-03-2004 12:17:32 AM
You should tell NVidia to go to hell and die then go get a nice Radeon 9800 xt 256mb.
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Maradon!
posted 11-03-2004 12:31:15 AM
quote:
Maho had this to say about pies:
You should tell NVidia to go to hell and die then go get a nice Radeon 9800 xt 256mb.

A nice radeon THAT SUCKS.

Snugglits
I LIKE TO ABUSE THE ALERT MOD BUTTON AND I ENJOY THE FLAVOR OF SWEET SWEET COCK.
posted 11-03-2004 12:48:34 AM
quote:
Maho had this to say about Matthew Broderick:
You should tell NVidia to go to hell and die then go get a nice Radeon 9800 xt 256mb.

Because the 6800 is better? WTF?

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Kegwen
Sonyfag
posted 11-03-2004 12:50:55 AM
quote:
This one time, at Maho camp:
You should tell NVidia to go to hell and die then go get a nice Radeon 9800 xt 256mb.

Dude, I'm a quasi ATi supporter and even I know that you're an idiot

nVidia is the way to go right now, especially in the high end.

Gork
Pancake
posted 11-03-2004 02:20:02 AM
I have a BFG 6800GT (256) Works great for me.
Another Unsolved Mystery is goin' down in history.
`Doc
Cold in an Alley
posted 11-03-2004 07:49:04 AM
quote:
Roll the dice to see if Gork is getting drunk!
I have a BFG 6800GT (256) Works great for me.
Is that a video card or a plasma rifle?
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Alaan
posted 11-03-2004 10:56:24 AM
quote:
This insanity brought to you by `Doc:
Is that a video card or a plasma rifle?

I'm pretty sure it draws enough power to serve as the latter.

frolicking imp
Pancake
posted 11-03-2004 11:29:53 AM
quote:
Tatsukaze had this to say about Optimus Prime:
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Ultra's rediculously expensive but rediculously fast.

Dude dont tell him that. I don't know how wll you know RK but hes known to spend REDICULOUS amounts of money for better quality crap. Money he doesn't need to be spending.


I you RK! Its movie time!

*A Nypmh hits you and steals your virginity*
Error
Pancake
posted 11-03-2004 01:43:12 PM
quote:
Kegwen attempted to be funny by writing:
Dude, I'm a quasi ATi supporter and even I know that you're an idiot

nVidia is the way to go right now, especially in the high end.


Not really on the high end part. One ATI X800 XT PE card that was LN2 cooled scored around 8900 benchmark on 3dmark 05, whereas 2 SLI nVidia 6800 cards scored 10,118.

8900 isn't too far off from that number, especially for one card.

Blindy.
Suicide (Also: Gay.)
posted 11-03-2004 01:49:24 PM
All I know is that my 9800 pro will handle EQII and half life 2 just fine and it only cost me $189
Bajah
Thooooooor
posted 11-03-2004 01:50:17 PM
I think the best opinions (and the worst, haha!) have already been stated. But I come into this thread for a different matter.

What happened to the RK Sigpic-spoofing thing? Now it's all unique with a base sigpic that no one uses. I think you've outstayed your schtick, RK. Gonna have to find ourselves another gimmicky rodent now

Rodent King
Stabbed in the Eye
posted 11-05-2004 08:43:39 PM
Rezzing threads is fun when I forget to check up on them.

First off, Imp's right. I'll normally go with the bestest stuff out there. (And yes Impy, we need to see a movie, but you haven't been checking your voicemail. )

Second off, I'm sowwy Bajah. Kinda had my comp wiped clean a few weeks ago, so the only thing I've got to doodle with is MSpaint. Makes it tough to get anything looking good. Buuut, we'll go back to basics for a while.

My inner child is bigger than my outer adult.
Snugglits
I LIKE TO ABUSE THE ALERT MOD BUTTON AND I ENJOY THE FLAVOR OF SWEET SWEET COCK.
posted 11-05-2004 09:11:57 PM
quote:
Yuto stopped staring at Deedlit long enough to write:
Not really on the high end part. One ATI X800 XT PE card that was LN2 cooled scored around 8900 benchmark on 3dmark 05, whereas 2 SLI nVidia 6800 cards scored 10,118.

8900 isn't too far off from that number, especially for one card.


Are you kidding me? 10118 is 13% higher than 8900. That's a huge gap for high end.

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Kegwen
Sonyfag
posted 11-06-2004 05:21:25 AM
quote:
Blindy. had this to say about Jimmy Carter:
All I know is that my 9800 pro will handle EQII and half life 2 just fine and it only cost me $189

Exactly. Same card I have, and the only thing I'm worried about upgrading is the processor.

Bloodsage
Heart Attack
posted 11-06-2004 06:30:12 AM
There's no "e" in ridiculous, fercryinoutloud!
To reign is worth ambition, though in Hell:
Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven.

--Satan, quoted by John Milton

Error
Pancake
posted 11-06-2004 03:29:24 PM
quote:
How.... Waisz.... uughhhhhh:
Are you kidding me? 10118 is 13% higher than 8900. That's a huge gap for high end.

1 high end ati card scored an 8900 vs 2 high end Nvidia cards scoring 10.1k.

For 1 card vs 2, that's not a huge gap at all.

Alaan
posted 11-06-2004 06:16:40 PM
quote:
Error had this to say about Tron:
1 high end ati card scored an 8900 vs 2 high end Nvidia cards scoring 10.1k.

For 1 card vs 2, that's not a huge gap at all.


Um. Who the hell has liquid nitrogen in a real system? LN2 Cooled would lead to the fact massive overclocking is involved.

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