Best Budget Card besides TI4200?

[compn00b]

right now i'm looking at something in the 9000-9200 (pro except for 9100) series. which of those has the best performance?

 

[lord_tyranus2]

I believe the 8500,9000,9200 are around the same, differing in only 4x vs 8x AGP.

All of them are worthless for gamers, as well as for non-gamers who don't need this kind of card. I'd reccomend at least a 9500, which you can possibly softmod. 9500 is $120.

 

[daddywags214]

I don't know why you're discluding the Ti4200, I'd say it's the best option of all the cards you mentioned, looking in the fair eyes of value.

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[Flinx]

If you're thinking of planning ahead for DX9 support you will have to go or should go to at least a 9600Pro.

Otherwise make the comparison urself and pick what you want.
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[Spitfire_x86]

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[ufo_warviper]

I believe the 8500,9000,9200 are around the same, differing in only 4x vs 8x AGP.

All of them are worthless for gamers, as well as for non-gamers who don't need this kind of card.

I wouldn't reccomend upgrading to one of these cards for gaming considering that their are other options that offer better bang for buck now. However, I must say that the Radeon 8500/8500LE is still a "decent" chip. I had one of those in my systems recently and I had no problems with gaming performance AT ALL on the Radeon 8500 LE. I still know alot of gamers that still have aging DX7 based cards or less in their systems 😱 and are moderately content with them.

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