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manasecret · 07-10-2002, 08:59 PM

I wouldn't get the Ti4200 with 128MB or RAM; get one with 64MB of RAM. The 64MB Ti4200 cards have faster RAM speed, which benchmarks prove that it's faster than the 128MB Ti4200 cards.

Here's some benchmarks from Tom's Hardware:

Max Payne:
http://www17.tomshardware.com/graphi...html#max_payne

Jedi Knight 2:
http://www17.tomshardware.com/graphi...0_4600-13.html

3DMark 2001 SE:
http://www17.tomshardware.com/graphi...0_4600-14.html

Overall, it looks as if you'll probably get about the same or slightly better performance from the 64MB Ti4200 over the 128MB card. And for $50 cheaper retail, it's very much worth it.

I bought the PNY 64MB Ti4200 on sale for $170 (128MB ones are $250), and with my new computer I have no hitches at all with games, and I mean it. Even Morrowind is running smooth, and that's something considering the problems I've read with people who have Ti4600's.

I know the PNY one I bought has both a VGA output and DVI output (which I think is some digital output that offers better monitor quality if you have a monitor that supports it). I know the PNY doesn't come with a DVI-->VGA adapter, but some of the other brands may. Even if they don't, you can buy an adapter probably from any store. Here's one from CompUSA:

http://www.compusa.com/products/prod..._code=50178328

Here's a CompUSA link to the PNY Ti4200 64MB one I bought:
http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...93567&csearch=

Hmmmm..

I just found an article at AnandTech.com comparing the 64MB card to the 128MB card. It looks as if the 128MB card may be better in the longrun as games may use more and more memory.

http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.html?i=1643&p=1

And while looking through CompUSA it looks like the price difference is now only $30, so maybe it's worth it. Well, I guess this post was sort of a waste then...

db

07-10-2002, 08:59 PM	#5
manasecret aka George Washington manasecret is offline Location: New Orleans, LA/Houston, TX Now Playing: CSS Posts: 2,670	I wouldn't get the Ti4200 with 128MB or RAM; get one with 64MB of RAM. The 64MB Ti4200 cards have faster RAM speed, which benchmarks prove that it's faster than the 128MB Ti4200 cards. Here's some benchmarks from Tom's Hardware: Max Payne: http://www17.tomshardware.com/graphi...html#max_payne Jedi Knight 2: http://www17.tomshardware.com/graphi...0_4600-13.html 3DMark 2001 SE: http://www17.tomshardware.com/graphi...0_4600-14.html Overall, it looks as if you'll probably get about the same or slightly better performance from the 64MB Ti4200 over the 128MB card. And for $50 cheaper retail, it's very much worth it. I bought the PNY 64MB Ti4200 on sale for $170 (128MB ones are $250), and with my new computer I have no hitches at all with games, and I mean it. Even Morrowind is running smooth, and that's something considering the problems I've read with people who have Ti4600's. I know the PNY one I bought has both a VGA output and DVI output (which I think is some digital output that offers better monitor quality if you have a monitor that supports it). I know the PNY doesn't come with a DVI-->VGA adapter, but some of the other brands may. Even if they don't, you can buy an adapter probably from any store. Here's one from CompUSA: http://www.compusa.com/products/prod..._code=50178328 Here's a CompUSA link to the PNY Ti4200 64MB one I bought: http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...93567&csearch= Hmmmm.. I just found an article at AnandTech.com comparing the 64MB card to the 128MB card. It looks as if the 128MB card may be better in the longrun as games may use more and more memory. http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.html?i=1643&p=1 And while looking through CompUSA it looks like the price difference is now only $30, so maybe it's worth it. Well, I guess this post was sort of a waste then... db __________________ d^_^b