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Is a Leadtek Geforce FX 5700 with 256MB DDR and VIVO a good card to buy ?

I have a GF 4 Ti 4200 128MB card, and recently bought a Leadtek Geforce FX 5200 with 256MB DDR and tv-out. It was a shocking card, the Ti was better! I want to take the FX 5200 back and get a 5700 instead, but want to get some advice before I do - i don't want to end up in the same boat again!
any help appreciated
adam

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Take a look at this comparison: http://www20.tomshardware.com/graphic/20031229/vga-charts-03.html

The FX5700 is better than the Ti4200, which is better than the FX5200.

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AdamJSawyer

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Thanx nltech - you've given me some great pearls of wisdom indeed!

RyanCh

The FX was a dissapointing group all together, the DX9 support was not nearly what it could have been. I have heard many comments about this being due to a new chip architecture which is beyond the current capabilities, but whatever the case your experience is far from uncommon. I would definately return the FX. Getting a new card gives you several options, mostly on the price level. I currently have a Radeon 9600XT which I am very pleased with. The 256MB version runs for about $150 (I got my 128MB version for that a good while ago). The HL2 cupon is a nice addition, it also includes CS source if i'm not mistaken, but you have to make sure which card you're getting, only certain manufacturers include the cupon with the retail box.
If you are willing to spend a little more $ you could get into the latest generation with the x600XT which goes for about 180. Nvidia really gets competitive with its 6800, but I am guessing that is above your price range, its almost double the 9600XT price.

AdamJSawyer

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I ended up taking the crappy FX back and getting a Radeon 9600XT - i've had some problems with TV out tho
Apart from that I'm real happy :)
cheers
adam