Wow!
Written: Jul 22 '02 (Updated Jul 22 '02)
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Pros: Amazing technology, easy installation in WinXP, good manufacturer
Cons: A bit pricey, but watch for that to change soon
The Bottom Line: Simple installation, great performance and decent price will make this card your favorite too!
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| jonnad's Full Review: PNY Verto GeForce4 Ti 4200 64MB VCGF4TI42A |
I certainly would not call myself a supreme gamer but I have always enjoyed sitting down for some late night fragmentation and relaxation.
After seeing the performance of some of my newer games decline, I decided I needed to upgrade my TNT2 card to something a bit more advanced. This purchase was not only for the games I currently own (Quake III, Return to Wolfenstien, Medal of Honor), but hopefully for the games I buy over the next year or two.
After removing the old card and installing the new card in the AGP slot, I booted and was surprised that Windows XP had no trouble making the card operational. I then went to the Nvidia web site and downloaded the latest "Detenator" drivers for Windows XP. THIS IS IMPERATIVE to get optimal gaming performance.
After installing the drivers and rebooting, I loaded "Return to Castle Wolfenstein" and experienced the game as it was truly meant to be. So much awesome detail without studder, hesitation or frames dropping. I also had great results with Medal of Honor and Grand Theft Auto III (which as many people know, is a total video resource hog).
I paid $199 for this card at Circuit City and felt it was worth every penny. However, I would look for the price of the card to be less at online retailers. I would also suggest sticking with a "bigger" manufacturer like PNY, they have decent support and add a bit more quality into thier products.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 199
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