Another Gfx card upgrade q

[liquid-fix]

I cant find a thread that quite answers me question.
I have a Gf4 ti4200 64meg, will i notice much difference upgrading to maybe a 5600? Me budget is pretty much 150 squids. Anything that will greatly improve performance or is it ok as is?
Cheers
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[Zaphan58]

Ti4200's are still pretty good graphics cards, but updagrding to a FX5600 you would see a difference but how much of a difference also depends on your current setup i.e. CPU speed etc.

[gilgamesj]

wait a while until the new ati . nvidia gpu's come out
then pick up a 9700pro for 170mark

[bertie]

I'm in the same position as you - I think the only major performance increases you will notice if you upgrade will be better performance using FSAA or Anisotropic filtering.

[liquid-fix]

Hmm may as well leave it then, im in no dire need to upgrade i spose. Ok cheers.
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[Austin]

Yeah the 9600PRO and FX5600ultra only offer GF4TI4200 speeds. Their real benefits are in their DX9 ability and also tiny hits when using AA+AF esp high levels. 4200 is still cool, sell it on when a DX9 card comes out that is significantly faster than a 4200 as you'll still get a good price for your 4200.

[Trickle]

I'm also in the same position. None of the mid range market (£125 - 200) really makes me think that I'm going to get that much of a boost for current games (Star wars gal. etc) over my GF4ti4200 so I'm waiting to buy a card 2 days before HL2/Doom3 come out.

[acidrainy]

Originally posted by Trickle
so I'm waiting to buy a card 2 days before HL2/Doom3 come out.

Heh, when the prices get bumped up because of demand

[Trickle]

Hmm, may have to see if an oportunity comes out before, then. What was that HL2 date? 30th Sept.... but its definitely definitely definitely not going to slip?