A Monster in Hiding
Written: Nov 03 '00
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Pros: Cheap Price, Great Performance, Easy Driver Installation
Cons: Not the Best card out there (performance wise).
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| aurigus's Full Review: VisionTek GeForce 2 MX |
When I first purchased this card, the GeForce2 MX chipset was just released, and I was just beginning to use Windows ME. I installed the newly release Detonator 3 drivers which worked fine most of the time. However, occasionally it would crash, which I dealt with because I figured that it was a new chipset and OS and there were bound to be incompatibilities. It's now a few months later and I am very glad that I stuck with this card! It performs fabulously, and as prices hovering around $100 you can not beat this card for it's performance!
When you get the VisionTek Geforce2 MX card out of the box, you are presented with a green card, mostly blank breadboard, with a large chip on it. Can it be? Was there some damage during shipping? No, there is no fan or heatsink on this card! It does not need one. I have not tried to overclock it, but if you choose to do so, you may need a heat sink or fan.
The 3D performance is outstanding. It has not let me down. If you are going for pure speed with no price considerations, go for the GeForce2 or the new ATi chip. However, this particular card has good speed for a low price. It hasn't let me down in any game I have played to date. I am confident it will satisfy my needs for at least a few years into the future. See the manufacturer's website for more technical details if you are into that.
Installation is a breeze. Open your computer up, take out whatever card you have in your AGP slot, plug it in, and turn on your computer. When you start up, use the drivers on the CD, or even better download the latest Detonator drivers.
This card gets my two thumbs up. If you need a good all around card that does well in 3d and 2d, for under $100; get it! What are you waiting for?
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 109
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