Will you settle for just great?
Written: May 29 '03
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Pros: Fast, great color, easy to use, amazing picture in games.
Cons: 4x AGP, composite video out instead of S-video.
The Bottom Line: Buy it for the price and the quality, not for office like that other guy who gave this card 2 stars.
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| enoeske's Full Review: ATI RADEON 9000 PRO, (128 MB) AGP Video Card |
First and foremost i have some things i have to clear up that epinions does't explain. I have the 128 mb radeon 9000 pro not the 64 mb radeon 9000 pro. The 128 mb card has up to 4x AGP and the 64 mb card has up to 8x AGP. The 128 mb card has a composite video output while the 64 mb card has an S-video output.
Now, the card came with instructions but i'm a man and didn't use them. I threw the card in and installed the drivers. The drivers are a little rough. You need to install about 10 different things for it to work. But once its up and running, you'll be glad you took the time.
It takes a little research to play with the settings of the card but its useable. The dual monotors isn't great, not that well done, but works. Half-life looks kinda funky with that trueform thingy on so i leave it off. i like wait for vertical sync. The picture doesn't get any lines in it when playing games.
I have a lot of games that are new and i can turn the settings to the max with little or no problems. Medal of honor: allied assult and spearhead look absolutly stunning.
If you don't have much money and are looking to up your graphics card, i totally recommend this card. It might not be the 9800 256mb card but will you settle for just great?
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): $130
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Epinions.com ID:
enoeske
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Location: Normal, IL, USA
Reviews written: 14
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About Me:
Mathematician, Teacher, Photographer
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