Iv'e got a 1.9 P4 and 256ram memory + 40 gig hard drive and I want to upgrade the graphics card, should I go for a top of the range one now or wait and get a new generation FX. Are prices on top cards at the moment likely to drop when the FX comes out and thus might be a better buy. What cards should I be looking at and what money....any help appreciated

Mog

 

Buy a Radeon 9700 pro next month when its price goes below 200 quid, will do you just great for next 18 months

 

Buy a Radeon 9700Pro.
It has the best overall performance of any card you can actually buy & the best IQ.
Also it will be getting a big performance boost in the next driver release, & that isn't gossip but straight from the horse's mouth (the horse being a Catalyst driver programmer)

 

I'd go for a 9700 Pro too, but wait until the 9800 Pro is shipping in quantity to get a better price...

 

there no need to buy top spec
im an avid gamer and my 100 pound card is great (geforce4 ti200)
Given the product cycle of cards is only 6 months, it doesnt pay to buy the latest technology
not unless youve got money to burn

 

cheers all, looks like a 9700 pro in the near future..

Mog

 

Actually no buy the Fx, it will be like being hit over the head and waking up with a condom stuck up your **** thats used with a note saying "Ring me you were great, Love Nvidia Xo"

(Evil grin )

[Edited by P1 Enthusiast - 20/03/2003 09:54:29]