Re: ATI X1600 Cards

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From: SchoolTech
Date: Thu, 08 Jun 2006 03:26

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Daniel wrote:
> SchoolTech wrote:
>> Daniel wrote:
>>> Daniel wrote:
>>>>
>>>> A gfx card for half the price would easily do what you're after.
>>>
>>> Something like this:-
>>> http://www.ascent.co.nz/ProductSpecification.aspx?ItemID=336733
>>>
>>> Manufacturer link:-
>>> http://tw2005.giga-byte.com/VGA/Products/Products_GV-NX62128D.htm
>>>
>>> Comes with a 3 year warranty.
>>
>> What makes you think I only want to spend $90 on a bottom of the range 
>> card?
>>
> 
> Because that will do the job just as well as the X1600pro. It's just my 
> recommendation. Your completely entitled to ignore it.
> 
> If you want to spend $250-$300 on a card for what it is basically 2D 
> rendering, then that's up to you.

No, the higher spec card is significantly faster, and will support 
better effects.

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