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Offline Goob

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Impulse buy vidcard... how'd I do?
« on: March 20, 2007, 10:36:14 PM »
Hi All,

I'm trying to put together a suitable machine after a 4 year hiatus from AH, and after doing a bit (but probably not enough) research I ended up buying this one.

VGA JETWAY X19PR-ED-512M  X1950PRO - Retail (Qty=1, Price=$194.99)
http://reviews.cnet.com/JetWay_Radeon_X1950PRO_X19PR_ED_512M_Video_Card/4505-3025_7-32327687.html

Thoughts, flames, standing ovations etc are appreciated! This is the first new vidcard I've purchased in six years so I don't know squat anymore and am just wondering if I made a good choice.

Thanks!

-goob-
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Offline Krusty

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« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2007, 12:19:52 AM »
One of the better cards these days. Top of the line for ATI. Not as good as a Ge8800, but that's totally comparing apples to oranges. It's probably comparable to a 7900GS or maybe a 7900GT. Good choice.
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Offline LePaul

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« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2007, 10:40:59 AM »
The 1950 has been reviewed nicely for several months.

Its about the same power as the nVidia 7600GT/7800GS but has the edge.  Its also a bit more expensive.

You did good.
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Offline llama

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« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2007, 03:03:21 PM »
Assuming your power supply and cooling system are up to the task, then you have a fine card purchased at a pretty good price.

Now get up there quick so I can shoot you down!

-Llama
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Offline Goob

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« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2007, 01:18:20 AM »
Cool. Thanks for the responses! Now I just gotta get my stick/throt mapping done and I'll be ready to slaughter!
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Offline Vulcan

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« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2007, 01:26:08 AM »
welcome back goobster.
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Offline Wolfala

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« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2007, 01:49:49 AM »
Finally moved eh?
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Offline wrag

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« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2007, 03:54:14 PM »
YOU DID A TERRIBLE THING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Take the card out!!!

Send it to ME and i'll make sure it's SAFE for you to use!!!

Probably take me at least a year or two of testing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OK???????????
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« Reply #8 on: March 24, 2007, 02:31:41 AM »
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Originally posted by Vulcan
welcome back goobster.


Thanks Vulcan! Good to see so many veterans still here. At the same time, it scares me. ;)
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