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mrunion · 25-07-2003, 09:45 PM

I think there is a very good chance I will be spending some cash for a new Lightwave/Video machine and the LW upgrade. Since this is a hobby of mine, I'm not getting a top-end, $10,000 (USD) machine.

I found a good deal for around $1200 (P4 2.8 HT 800MHz FSB, 512MB 400MHz RAM, 80GB, excellent case with lots of room to grow -- 12 drive bays -- and 7 fans, Firewire, DVD, CD Burner, etc.). Anyway, I can afford the GeForce FX 5600 or the GeForce Ti4800 graphics card option.

Although the child in me really wants the FX 5900 I haven't got THAT much cash.

So...(whew!)....Which video card would be better for primarily LW work, video editing (church's weekly TV program and anything else I may get) and probably some heavy Halif-Life 2 when it comes out?

Thanks in advance for answering what HAS to be an annoying question!

25-07-2003, 09:45 PM	#1
mrunion Full Access Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Jonesborough, TN Posts: 45	GeForce FX 5600 or Ti4800? I think there is a very good chance I will be spending some cash for a new Lightwave/Video machine and the LW upgrade. Since this is a hobby of mine, I'm not getting a top-end, $10,000 (USD) machine. I found a good deal for around $1200 (P4 2.8 HT 800MHz FSB, 512MB 400MHz RAM, 80GB, excellent case with lots of room to grow -- 12 drive bays -- and 7 fans, Firewire, DVD, CD Burner, etc.). Anyway, I can afford the GeForce FX 5600 or the GeForce Ti4800 graphics card option. Although the child in me really wants the FX 5900 I haven't got THAT much cash. So...(whew!)....Which video card would be better for primarily LW work, video editing (church's weekly TV program and anything else I may get) and probably some heavy Halif-Life 2 when it comes out? Thanks in advance for answering what HAS to be an annoying question! __________________ Thanx, Matt Last edited by mrunion; 25-07-2003 at 09:47 PM.