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Recommend me a video card for Xmas - GTS 250? |
DVA5259
First Officer, B777-200
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Sacramento, CA USA
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Posted onPost created on
December 07 2009 15:03 ET by Daniel Haro
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So I'm looking around at replacing my ATI graphics card to go back to an NVidia.
Cons:
1. Blurry Textures
2.Low LOD Radius
3. Choppy AA even at 24X sampling especially on Livery
4. Stutters every way of the flight and Texture_Mult doesn't stop it.
5. Limited Catalyst Options compared to NVidia Options
6. ATI Tray Tools doesn't work on x64
7. ATI Powerplay underclocks card to 500MHz and doesn't overclock to 750MHz when FS is running
8. Catalyst A.I. doesn't seem to help anything
Pros:
1. Runs at 60FPS
2. Can connect my HDTV and use Dual Screen
What graphics card would be great to buy? I'm looking into NVIDIA only now.
My budget is $100 - $150. I'll be going to Frys or buying it off Newegg.
I've been looking at this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130469
If I change my video card, my OS won't request a new registration code right? I have Windows Vista OEM x64.
-Daniel
Daniel HaroFirst Officer, B777-200
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DVA7373
Captain, B757-200
OLP
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"Howdy" Southeastern United States
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Posted onPost created on
December 07 2009 16:29 ET by Nicholas Taylor
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The best card for FS right now would be the 2GB version of the GTX285 since FS relies mainly on processor speed then the VRAM. The GTS 250 is about the best you'll get for your price range.
Nicholas TaylorCaptain, B757-200
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DVA5259
First Officer, B777-200
Joined on November 15 2007
Sacramento, CA USA
45 legs, 70.4 hours
5 legs,
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66.5 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
December 07 2009 17:09 ET by Daniel Haro
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Thanks I'll be going with the GTS 250 after I check its performance.
I don't want any surprises again like what the HD 4870 gave me...
Do you know anything about the OS OEM thing though?
-Daniel
Daniel HaroFirst Officer, B777-200
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DVA5259
First Officer, B777-200
Joined on November 15 2007
Sacramento, CA USA
45 legs, 70.4 hours
5 legs,
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66.5 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
December 09 2009 14:41 ET by Daniel Haro
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I've been looking and it seems like it doesn't have any problems.
Anyone here have problems with 250-280's cards?
-Daniel
Daniel HaroFirst Officer, B777-200
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DVA6377
Captain, B747-400
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Posted onPost created on
December 10 2009 09:40 ET by Logan Lynch
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I just got the GTS 250 1GB Daniel, only problem is haven't been able to use it haha! If you get the EVGA make sure you have plenty of space in your case!! The card is huge. 19" long. I will let you know when I get er going though.
Logan LynchCaptain, B747-400
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DVA5259
First Officer, B777-200
Joined on November 15 2007
Sacramento, CA USA
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Posted onPost created on
December 10 2009 10:20 ET by Daniel Haro
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Lol cool, what's the thickness of the card? Wow 19 inches!
-Daniel
Daniel HaroFirst Officer, B777-200
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DVA6377
Captain, B747-400
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Posted onPost created on
December 10 2009 10:35 ET by Logan Lynch
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Haha let me tell you! Give me a second and I will send you a picture of it!
Logan LynchCaptain, B747-400
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DVA3931
Senior Captain, L-1011-100
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Posted onPost created on
December 10 2009 10:43 ET by Andrew Kaufmann
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It's not 19 inches. 4.38" Height x 10.5" Length
http://www.provantage.com/evga~880EVGA.htm
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DVA6377
Captain, B747-400
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Posted onPost created on
December 10 2009 10:50 ET by Logan Lynch
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It sure looks like 19" though haha! The thing is huge!
Logan LynchCaptain, B747-400
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DVA6377
Captain, B747-400
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Posted onPost created on
December 10 2009 10:55 ET by Logan Lynch
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Yeah just measured it. It's about 10" long and 1.5" thick.
Logan LynchCaptain, B747-400
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DVA5259
First Officer, B777-200
Joined on November 15 2007
Sacramento, CA USA
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Posted onPost created on
December 10 2009 11:00 ET by Daniel Haro
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Lol! I was about to take out my case and measure 19''!
I was about to say, "This thing isn't going to fit!"
Lol, I think the card is the same size as my current HD 4870.
Sure Logan, you can send the pic to my email.
-Daniel
Daniel HaroFirst Officer, B777-200
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DVA6377
Captain, B747-400
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Posted onPost created on
December 10 2009 11:00 ET by Logan Lynch
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Okay I'm uploading them right now!! Check ur mail in about 10 minutes.
Logan LynchCaptain, B747-400
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DVA6377
Captain, B747-400
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Posted onPost created on
December 10 2009 11:12 ET by Logan Lynch
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One more thing.... if you don't already make sure you have at least a 450W power supply to juice this puppy!!
Logan LynchCaptain, B747-400
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DVA5259
First Officer, B777-200
Joined on November 15 2007
Sacramento, CA USA
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5 legs,
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66.5 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
December 10 2009 13:35 ET by Daniel Haro
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Yes I do. I have a 650W should be plenty.
Thanks for the pictures Logan, currently looking at them.
-Daniel
Daniel HaroFirst Officer, B777-200
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DVA5259
First Officer, B777-200
Joined on November 15 2007
Sacramento, CA USA
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66.5 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
December 10 2009 19:02 ET by Daniel Haro
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So I just uploaded a picture of the inside of my rig.
Seems good for the GTS 250 right?
-Daniel
Daniel HaroFirst Officer, B777-200
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DVA7373
Captain, B757-200
OLP
Joined on May 31 2009
"Howdy" Southeastern United States
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Posted onPost created on
December 10 2009 19:05 ET by Nicholas Taylor
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You have quite a bit of clearance with the 4870 in there, I'd say it's a definite fit for the GTS250.
Nicholas TaylorCaptain, B757-200
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DVA5259
First Officer, B777-200
Joined on November 15 2007
Sacramento, CA USA
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Posted onPost created on
December 10 2009 19:42 ET by Daniel Haro
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Thanks Nicholas, anyone want to buy an HD 4870? lol
I suspect it'd run Crysis, Farcry and other first person shooters better... this just isn't my type of card since it's not built to run FS.
Well now I'm just waiting to go buy it. I'm gonna go check out Frys first since it's at the same price.
-Daniel
Daniel HaroFirst Officer, B777-200
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DVA5259
First Officer, B777-200
Joined on November 15 2007
Sacramento, CA USA
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5 legs,
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66.5 hours ACARS
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Posted onPost created on
December 11 2009 13:25 ET by Daniel Haro
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Hey Logan think you can send me some screenies when you get it installed?
-Daniel
Daniel HaroFirst Officer, B777-200
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DVA6377
Captain, B747-400
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Posted onPost created on
December 11 2009 13:26 ET by Logan Lynch
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Yeah I will! Might be a few weeks though before I get my new PSU tho!
Logan LynchCaptain, B747-400
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DVA7373
Captain, B757-200
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Joined on May 31 2009
"Howdy" Southeastern United States
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Posted onPost created on
December 11 2009 13:38 ET by Nicholas Taylor
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Haha, out of curiosity, how much are you charging?
Nicholas TaylorCaptain, B757-200
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DVA6377
Captain, B747-400
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Posted onPost created on
December 11 2009 13:40 ET by Logan Lynch
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What do you mean how much am I charging?
Logan LynchCaptain, B747-400
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DVA7373
Captain, B757-200
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Joined on May 31 2009
"Howdy" Southeastern United States
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Posted onPost created on
December 11 2009 13:45 ET by Nicholas Taylor
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I'm talking to Daniel, wanting to know how much he's charging for the 4870.
Nicholas TaylorCaptain, B757-200
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DVA6377
Captain, B747-400
Joined on September 11 2008
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24.8 hours event
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Posted onPost created on
December 11 2009 13:46 ET by Logan Lynch
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Oh gotcha haha!
Logan LynchCaptain, B747-400
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DVA5259
First Officer, B777-200
Joined on November 15 2007
Sacramento, CA USA
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Posted onPost created on
December 11 2009 13:48 ET by Daniel Haro
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I'll sell it for $130 USD bought it for $210 USD from Newegg.
Not good for FS but I'd say it'd run better in FPS games.
Ran the card in Halo Combat Evolved and it works great, but not the same story for FS.
-Daniel
Daniel HaroFirst Officer, B777-200
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DVA5259
First Officer, B777-200
Joined on November 15 2007
Sacramento, CA USA
45 legs, 70.4 hours
5 legs,
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Posted onPost created on
December 13 2009 19:30 ET by Daniel Haro
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Alright guys thanks for all your support! I just bought my GTS 250 for $125!
Original price was about $146.
The card is 1GB and runs at 760MHz, 2300MHz Memory and includes Nvidia PhysX which should help alot in FS.
Very similiar to my HD 4870 but I'm sure it wont fault me like it.
Here's an image of it from Google:
http://www.cia-informatique.fr/200-296-thickbox/msi-geforce-gts-250-pci-e-512m-ventil-n250gts-2d512-oc.jpg
Thanks everyone, especially Logan!
-Daniel
Daniel HaroFirst Officer, B777-200
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