Video Cards

[Jolly-Swagman]

Was just wondering what your opinion would be and do you think these cards Nividia 8500GT 512meg DDR2 pci-e , Nividia 8600GT 256meg DDR3 pci-e .would be ok with the Sims2 as the wife currently has an ATI X1300 256meg DDR2 pci-e card, and are not happy with its performance with the Sims2 and ATI's lack of support that we have had even tho the latest drivers are installed there still seems to be a problem with Sims2 and ATI
So any input would be much appreciated or would it be better going for the slightly older 7600GT/GS or better cards

thanks in advance
Jolly Swagman            :worship:

[ancienthighway]

Check the TS2 site to make sure the game supports the card you are considering.  If you have the option of 256mb or 512mb of video ram, go with 512mb.

[Jolly-Swagman]

ancienthighway. I have had a look at TS2 sight but they are way behind the times with cards as they still only show the older ones. thanks for the reply altho the 8500 has 512meg ramm its only got 16 bit shader  compared to 32 on 8600 and the core speeds are much higher too

any other comments welcomed

Jolly-Swagman

[ferrischick99]

I don't have the 8600 or any of those cards but I did just recently buy a Ge Force 6200 since it was in my price range and I LOVED IT!! The only issue for me was it wasn't a low profile card so I had to return it and buy an ATI X1550. I cant imagine that the 8600 would give you issues. I say go for it because it sounds like an awesome card to me.

[Jolly-Swagman]

Yeah it sure does and can get a 8600Gt 512meg DDR3 600/1400core @ only $30Au more than a 7600GT 256meg card.

here is a pic of what happens, see at the edges of movies and at bottom




This is what should look like





Does it when playing for a short time and before anyone asks the is no dust build up on either the CPU or Vid Card fans, but IMO the card does seem abit warmer then it should and the fans are all working 1 front case intake + 1 side case multi speed thermal control venting out + 1 venting at rear case also thermal controlled,
But from what I have read about this particular card from other gaming sites including  3Dguru is a POS,   So thats why going to get better Nvidia card for her, hopefully no more problems

Jolly Swagman