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2bzy4ne1
November 27th, 2002, 01:02
Which one is better:
an ATI Radeon 8500LE or a GeForce4 MX440? I can get these two cards at the same price but I don't know which one is better.
gokuss4
November 27th, 2002, 01:25
Radeon 8500LE is better
2bzy4ne1
November 27th, 2002, 01:27
OK. I'll be getting that then. Haven't been doing my research on ATI cards that much so that's why I asked.
David_Hayter
November 27th, 2002, 01:59
Wrong, the Radeon 8500LE is betta that a GeForce3, but never betta than a GeForce4. The one betta than a GeForce4 is the Radeon 9700 or whatever
Slougi
November 27th, 2002, 02:43
Originally posted by David_Hayter
Wrong, the Radeon 8500LE is betta that a GeForce3, but never betta than a GeForce4. The one betta than a GeForce4 is the Radeon 9700 or whatever
:sleepy: Do some research. Get the 8500LE, NOT the 440 MX.
Josep
November 27th, 2002, 03:24
Originally posted by David_Hayter
Wrong, the Radeon 8500LE is betta that a GeForce3, but never betta than a GeForce4. The one betta than a GeForce4 is the Radeon 9700 or whatever

/me slaps david_hayter

speak english clearly and actually address the question like your not in 5th grade!! sorry to be blunt, but he needs help between 2 video cards, not 4...

2bzy4ne1:
ATI over nvidia for those cards, 8500LE beats the 440mx if my memory serves me correct, www.anandtech.com should provide enough information to help you some where on the website;)
Slougi
November 27th, 2002, 07:52
It's not just about beating it in benchmarks, but also about feature support.
GF 4 440 MX = DX7 card
Radeon 8500LE = DX 8.1 card
sk8bloke22
November 27th, 2002, 16:41
try and get a ti4200 64megs for cheap, cos ive seen MX cards and Radeon 8500LE going for more than some gf4 ti4200. i could be wrong tho,
supergamer
November 27th, 2002, 17:01
Geforce is cheaper. It's directX8 too, but sometimes a bit slow. Radeon is the best for n64 emulation.
2bzy4ne1
November 28th, 2002, 01:19
Originally posted by sk8bloke22
try and get a ti4200 64megs for cheap, cos ive seen MX cards and Radeon 8500LE going for more than some gf4 ti4200. i could be wrong tho, believe me, if I could I would get a geforce4 ti4200 but I can't spend over $100 for the vid card. My budget won't allow it because if I get the cheapest ti4200, it will go over my budget. The cheapest ones I can find are at least over $110. I can get either the geforce4 mx440 or the radeon 8500LE for $72 which is a very good bargain compared to what these cards cost normally in stores.
Slougi
November 28th, 2002, 01:38
Originally posted by supergamer
Geforce is cheaper. It's directX8 too, but sometimes a bit slow. Radeon is the best for n64 emulation.
Stop talking out of your ass.
Slougi
November 28th, 2002, 01:39
Originally posted by 2bzy4ne1
believe me, if I could I would get a geforce4 ti4200 but I can't spend over $100 for the vid card. My budget won't allow it because if I get the cheapest ti4200, it will go over my budget. The cheapest ones I can find are at least over $110. I can get either the geforce4 mx440 or the radeon 8500LE for $72 which is a very good bargain compared to what these cards cost normally in stores.
As I said above i would personally go with the 8500LE.
Gugaman
November 28th, 2002, 14:57
so, whats the next better card after a gf4 ti4200 128?

i was going to buy one next month, but maybe there is a better radeon with same or lower price
Slougi
November 28th, 2002, 17:16
If you want a card that will last for a while look at the radeon 9500 (directx 9) series, or if you want something a little cheaper a gf4 ti 4400 (directx 8)would be good.
Gugaman
November 29th, 2002, 20:21
is a radeon 9000 (non pro) better than a ti4200?
whats the nearest nvidia's card in performance?
AlphaWolf
November 29th, 2002, 20:46
Man some of you guys are nuts. I wouldn't in a million years pay $300 for a video card.
2bzy4ne1
November 29th, 2002, 20:58
Originally posted by Gugaman
is a radeon 9000 (non pro) better than a ti4200?
whats the nearest nvidia's card in performance? A Radeon 9000 is on par with a geforce4 mx series but not with a geforce4 ti4200.
Slougi
November 29th, 2002, 23:45
Originally posted by 2bzy4ne1
A Radeon 9000 is on par with a geforce4 mx series but not with a geforce4 ti4200.
Performance wise yes, feature wise it is slightly ahead of the gf4 ti series in fact. Ati card nearest to ti 4200 would be radeon 8500, as the 9000 is slightly slower than that.
2bzy4ne1
November 30th, 2002, 00:40
I think i found out why I can't get a geforce4 ti4200. The mobo I am looking to get is very expensive. I should find a much cheaper one so I can make room for one. ^_^
David_Hayter
November 30th, 2002, 02:21
How much is a gf4 or the radeons in usa or europe?

:baaa:
Doomulation
November 30th, 2002, 23:32
It's very much specific to the country.
As here where i live, it's about 200$ for a geforce4 ti4200
2bzy4ne1
December 1st, 2002, 04:54
:geek: I was able to see a PNY GeForce4 Ti4200 after rebates at only $100 at CompUSA. The thing is that it only lasts for two days and today is the final day to get it. :holiday:

:plain: Otherwise, retail geforce4 ti's here cost about $160-70. Online, I can find ti4200's from $115-180. ^_^
Olger901
December 1st, 2002, 20:22
LOL I payed 470 for a new Raddy 9700 Pro :P and 2nd Go for the Radeon 8500 LE its waaay faster than a simple MX Card do not forget its an mx and mx is mostly a crap card. and the 8500 LE is comparable to a GF3 Ti and a Gf3 Ti is waaay faster then a MX 440 Crap Card