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    Newbie needs help please

    I need to upgrade my graphics card so that I can play games like Half Life 2 etc..

    I dont have a massive budget & reading through the web, I think Ive narrowed my choice down to 2 options

    1) PixelView GF FX5900XT 128MB DDR 8x AGP DVI TV-out @ £110.00

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    2) ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB DDR 8X AGP DVI TV Out OEM @ £135.00

    Can any1 please advise me if either the above are any good for my needs or maybe recommend something else

    Many thanks in advance

    JtR

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    Get the Radeon everytime.

    I think there is something wrong with the dx9 support for FX's in HL2 as it takes a 70% performance hit.
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    Quote Originally Posted by blockers
    Get the Radeon everytime.

    I think there is something wrong with the dx9 support for FX's in HL2 as it takes a 70% performance hit.
    Great, thanks. Off to buy now :0)

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    Agreed there is no choice between the 2.

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