Bruno128 wrote on 2024-01-30, 09:18:Audigy 1 is also good. I also like Turtle Beach Santa Cruz as an alternative.
In my experience GF3 is more expensive of the thre […]
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predator_085 wrote on 2024-01-30, 08:27:I also think that the Audigy2 is neat soundcard. I am already in the process of hunting one down. […]
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I also think that the Audigy2 is neat soundcard. I am already in the process of hunting one down.
About the GF4. Like I said in the Geforce 2 vs Gf3 thread after spending lots of money for the Voodoo 3 in my 3dfx system I want to go on budget this time with my graphics card.
And the Gf2 and gf 3 cards I have found so far were cheaper than the Gf4.
But if I dig deaper I might find a Geforce 4 ti 4200 at a simliar price.
The GF 4 ti 4200 might not the best of the best in the GF 4 range but a Ti 4200 should be more than enough for 2000 and 2001 am I right?
Audigy 1 is also good. I also like Turtle Beach Santa Cruz as an alternative.
In my experience GF3 is more expensive of the three. It is also pretty power-hungry by the way. Compatibility-wise all 3 are about the same.
On 4Ti4200-8X paired with a P4 2.66Ghz I played C&C:Renegade and Neverwinter Nights (both released 2002) and while they were playable the card struggled in crowded scenes in 1280x1024 high settings, no FSAA.
For 2001 games it should be OK.
Which exact board do you have? (1, 2, 3, 4)
Thanks again for your answer. I will also check out the Turtle Beach Santa Cruz Soundcard as an alternative to the Augidy.
I have the Billings2 mainboard
https://theretroweb.com/motherboards/s/intel- … ebg2-billings-2
Good to know that there might be some problems with some later 2002 games. That's not an issue for me at all. Like I said I just want to enjoy the 2000 and 2001 games. The most modern game I can think of that should run well on my rig is Aliens vs Predator 2 which was released at the end of 2001.
You have a point too in general the GF 4 cards are cheaper. However, I have looked at some specific places to avoid potential issues with customs. I already had some bad experiences with rather high custom fees so I prefer to look for cards that are very close to me.
I will keep looking and watch the market with argus eyes. It is not impossible to find a gf 4 at a good price.
Such offer if it should emerge again one day again for example
https://www.konsolenkost.de/hardware-zubehoer … 1085087_213113/
would be day one buy for me.