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Bruce Tyler wrote:
> On Sat, 17 Apr 2004 18:16:44 GMT, "Michael Morrison"
> <ZZZZZZZZ@ZZZZZZZZZ.COM> wrote:
>
> > P4 1.7 sockett 423
> > Asus P4T mb
> > 512 Rdram
> > Soundblaster Audigy 2
> > What would be the best (NVIDIA) card for this system without being
> > limited by the rest of the system? Does anyone have a link that I
> > could find out? Power supply not a problem. I can upgrade if
> > needed. Thanks
> > Michael Morrison
> >
>
> I could be a little incorrect here but maybe one of the GeForce 4 Ti
> cards would suit you right down to the ground...
>
> Now, the reason I put that to you is that your system,, while NOT
> being the newest,, is by no means an out-of-date one either.. Yet it
> is getting a little long in the tooth,, so I wouldn't go splashing out
> on newer graphics cards simply because of the cost factor.. That, plus
> the fact that I simply do not know how something like an
> FX5700/5800/5900 would go in that system.. You "may" or may not have
> compatability issues or find that the FX series just may be a little
> out of sequence with the older P4 motherboard - it does happen - I
> have been there, done that, with a similar setup just recently.. If I
> was you, I would try sticking to equipment developed in the same era,,
> so the Ti cards (perhaps a Ti4200 most of all) would be tailor made
> for you...
>
> It may not be the greatest card but it will be a "good" card for you -
> if you can still find one... Be Quick..!!!
I believe the Williamette 1.7ghz can be overclocked significantly
high... so try messing with that.
As far as a graphics card, for $160 you can get a Geforce FX 5900/XT,
which should hold you over for at least 9 months.
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