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Old 11-17-2007, 05:59 AM   #5 (permalink)
Dakaggo
 
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Default Re: PCI Graphics card

Ok so I know the higher ones are better but what is the real difference between 5200,5500,6200 and x1300,x1550. Is it the speed or the technology or both?

If its just a small bit of faster speeds then its not a big deal but if its a difference in technology like something for shading or something like that then its more important.

Originally I wanted to spend like $50 but after seeing the options I upped it to $75 but I'm not sure I could afford $100. Plus its just temporary.

The reviews I've seen mostly say that the 5200 one I showed is really good and that there isn't a huge difference between 5200,5500 and 6200. Then again some say "can't play battlefield 2" then I go to reviews for a worse one and it says "plays battlefield 2 on high". I'm thinking that some people don't bother to check if its their processor or ram thats slowing their game down.

Also I assume the difference between GDDR2 and DDR is speed right? Do I need anything special to use GDDR2? I would think its the same slot type.

Sorry for the newb questions and I have an idea of what the answers will probably be but I'm not taking any $75 chances.
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