ATI 8500 Or ...

**Gimlin** · Apr 2nd, 2002, 07:23 PM

Ok I am half way there to getting the Ati8500, Just want your input for the same price I can get SBlive 5.1, 256 ddr ram, and 5 peice (4 and 1 SW) speakers which would be better?

**JungleMan** · Apr 2nd, 2002, 07:25 PM

Hmm, tough call...

If youre happy with your framerates, don't listen to me. I'm just saying I WOULDN'T be happy with those framerates. But that's me Some people don't mind gaming at 800x600 or lower with no AA. My friend games 640x480 with no AA and he kicks my ass.

Depends on wheter you listen to music or game more. I would go for a good set of headphones instead, they offer more bang for the buck

**Gimlin** · Apr 2nd, 2002, 07:31 PM

AA ?? And all games I have now run pretty damn good, Could you show me some graphics I am to expect in the future?

**JungleMan** · Apr 2nd, 2002, 07:35 PM

Originally posted by Gimlin
AA ?? And all games I have now run pretty damn good, Could you show me some graphics I am to expect in the future?

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?threadid=360750

Those are with high detail settings, and the framerates are probably under 20, but still, very impresssive. I don't even have gfx as good as those.

Basically comes down to you. If you're happy with your Radeon 7000 keep it.

Maybe later i'll show you some SS screenshots.

**Gandalf_Grey_** · Apr 2nd, 2002, 07:40 PM

right now i play quake at 640x480, this weekend i think i am going to leave my computer on and ahem obtain UT. i only have a geforce 2 mx 200 though (32 mb)

**Gimlin** · Apr 2nd, 2002, 07:47 PM

Arg or I could get a 24X cd writer and 256ddr. Question. If I get teh ATI 8500, will it last? I mean will I need to upgrade months later?

**JungleMan** · Apr 2nd, 2002, 08:02 PM

Make up your mind here

These are on a GeForce3 Ti200

Both are in 1280x960 with no AA, the SS:SE screen shot has Quality settings enabled

And on SS:SE I am getting about 50fps with those settings (if I move the settings to speed I get about 70 or 80) and on UT, it doesn't say, but it's really really smooth

**JungleMan** · Apr 2nd, 2002, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by Gimlin
Arg or I could get a 24X cd writer and 256ddr. Question. If I get teh ATI 8500, will it last? I mean will I need to upgrade months later?

It'll probably last you over a year, maybe even 18 months.

Your call. Is the audio or the video more important. I can tell you that an Audigy with a good set of speakers is a big improvement.

**Gandalf_Grey_** · Apr 2nd, 2002, 08:08 PM

that is UT? hmm i am going to get that, looks good. i want to get an 8500 when i can afford it. i will be able to sell my current one to my brother

**JungleMan** · Apr 2nd, 2002, 08:10 PM

Originally posted by Gandalf_Grey_
that is UT? hmm i am going to get that, looks good. i want to get an 8500 when i can afford it. i will be able to sell my current one to my brother

Wait'll you see Unreal Tournament 2003

UT is the one on the bottom, BTW

I don't nkow why the screen shot came out so dark, it isn't that dark in the game.

**Gandalf_Grey_** · Apr 2nd, 2002, 08:17 PM

what is the top one then?

**JungleMan** · Apr 2nd, 2002, 08:21 PM

Originally posted by Gandalf_Grey_
what is the top one then?

Serious Sam Second Encounter.

**Gimlin** · Apr 2nd, 2002, 08:23 PM

Video is more important then sound, but damn I want that ram too

**JungleMan** · Apr 2nd, 2002, 08:26 PM

Originally posted by Gimlin
Video is more important then sound, but damn I want that ram too

Exactly how much do you have to spend?

Maybe you can get a slightly slower video card and your 256MB RAM.

**Gimlin** · Apr 2nd, 2002, 08:30 PM

bah I am not settling for anything lower

It would cost 450 for both CND. Tax + Shipping

**JungleMan** · Apr 2nd, 2002, 08:32 PM

If your budget is $450 why can't you get the 8500 and 256MB RAM?

I put that in and it comes out to $400 I don't see how it can go higher than $450 with tax/shipping but i may be wrong.

I went to www.ncix.com

**Gimlin** · Apr 2nd, 2002, 08:54 PM

nono 450 with tax and shipping.

Its not that I am on a budget, it takes time to get the funds *snicker*

**JungleMan** · Apr 2nd, 2002, 08:57 PM

Originally posted by Gimlin
nono 450 with tax and shipping.

Its not that I am on a budget, it takes time to get the funds *snicker*

I see.

Well a Radeon 7500 wouldn't be too bad either-- I mean isn't it better to have good graphics and more RAM than it is to have nothing at all?

**Gimlin** · Apr 2nd, 2002, 10:15 PM

When is Unreal 2 coming out, and screenies of that?

**JungleMan** · Apr 2nd, 2002, 10:54 PM

later this year

www.unreal2.com i think

**Gimlin** · Apr 4th, 2002, 07:07 PM

OMG i am going insane I want it all. I need money!

**JungleMan** · Apr 4th, 2002, 07:14 PM

Can't always have everything...believe me if we could I'd have a Radeon 10000 engineering sample, a Coolermaster aluminum case and dual Athlons

**Gimlin** · Apr 4th, 2002, 07:17 PM

All I want is 256 ddr, ATI 8500 and SBlive 5.1 and possibly a 24X burner

Your list is just plain sillly

**JungleMan** · Apr 4th, 2002, 07:25 PM

Originally posted by Gimlin
All I want is 256 ddr, ATI 8500 and SBlive 5.1 and possibly a 24X burner

Your list is just plain sillly

Well nobody said it had to be realistic

Would advise against a Live 5.1...waaay too many issues with that card. Audigy or TB Santa Cruz are the way to go, and there are some cheaper Hercules cards that are good too if you can find them...

**Gimlin** · Apr 4th, 2002, 07:27 PM

Yah "about SBlive" thing whats with that?

**JungleMan** · Apr 4th, 2002, 07:29 PM

Originally posted by Gimlin
Yah "about SBlive" thing whats with that?

SB Live had big driver issues, most of which are resolved in the Audigy.

If your a compatibility freak unlike I am, get the TBSC.

I'm the worlds worst incompatibility freak...VIA chipsets, Creative sound cards, and I'm a fan of ATI video cards

I don't care because i rarely have any driver problems and those products offer the best performance...so I'm willing to take the risk of bad drivers

Thread: ATI 8500 Or ...

Thread Tools

Display

ATI 8500 Or ...

Posting Permissions