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Thoughts on Radeon 8500????

Discussion in 'Audio and Video' started by vegasgmc, Oct 20, 2002.

  1. vegasgmc TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,760

    Building a new computer and Im on a strict budget. Im limiting the video card to $100. I found an 8500 125mb card for $99. I had a Rage Fury in my first computer and ATI really sucked when it came to drivers but Ive been reading thet they have gotten it together in that area. I was looking at gForce 3 cards but they seem to have gone up in price. The Xabre 400 Pro with 128mb is $100 and looks good but Im hesitant to try a new product. Thanks
    vegasgmc, Oct 20, 2002
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  2. Vehementi TechSpot Paladin Posts: 3,199

    I love mine.

    I'd say go for it, it's really a nice card and blows any equivalent-priced GF3 out of the water.

    I'd also say stick with nVIDIA or ATi, just for the sake of compatibility.
    Vehementi, Oct 20, 2002
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  3. PreservedSwine Newcomer, in training Posts: 375

    R8500 is the best video card I've ever owned.

    A.F. is awesome on this card. :)
    PreservedSwine, Oct 25, 2002
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  4. mynameis TechSpot Member Posts: 22

    I use a Radeon 8500 in my system, I wish I could of got mine for $100(and I have a 64mb), for that price it is a steal
    mynameis, Oct 29, 2002
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