Re: Video Card Survey
[Re: oldbroad]
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03/04/19 11:23 PM
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I use Nvidia cards exclusively. Everyone has their preferences and I'm not sure one is necessarily better than another. If I compare similar ones in something like GPU Boss, the Nvidia card almost always outscore the Raedons though.
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Re: Video Card Survey
[Re: oldbroad]
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03/04/19 11:45 PM
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Jenny100
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I usually get Radeon cards when I build a computer. They tend to give you more for the same amount of money. However if money is no object, the fastest cards are nVidia's Geforce top of the line cards. Another thing to consider is that some games are more stable, or run more smoothly using Geforce and some are more stable or run more smoothly using Radeon depending on the game. One reason some people aren't happy with nVidia is because of the dirty trick they pulled with Geforce GTX 970 cards, claiming they were 4GB cards when all of the 4GB wasn't usable at the full speed. The GTX 970 can only fully utilize 3.5 GB of the 4 GB of video memory, and if you use all 4 GB the game slows down. Here are some articles about the problem. https://wccftech.com/nvidia-geforce-gtx-970-memory-issue-fully-explained/https://www.pcgamer.com/why-nvidias-gtx-970-slows-down-using-more-than-35gb-vram/
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Re: Video Card Survey
[Re: oldbroad]
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03/05/19 01:04 AM
03/05/19 01:04 AM
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Although all that happened back in 2015, it still leaves a nasty taste in many mouths concerning Nvidia.
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Re: Video Card Survey
[Re: oldbroad]
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03/05/19 05:45 PM
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I have Nvidia, that is the only type of video card I ever have had.
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Re: Video Card Survey
[Re: oldbroad]
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03/05/19 06:48 PM
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Personally, I don't think you can go wrong either way.
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Re: Video Card Survey
[Re: oldbroad]
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03/06/19 04:31 AM
03/06/19 04:31 AM
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Mad
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I too have used both Nvidia and Radeon cards in my computers. I have always had my machines "custom built" but never bought the latest all singing all dancing version of any video card. I much prefer to go for video cards that are new-ish but already well tested by gamers. And "The Techies" here at Gameboomers are the people I trust for advice. Can't beat 'em !!!!
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Re: Video Card Survey
[Re: oldbroad]
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03/07/19 11:59 AM
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Jenny100
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I think that I am a little put off by having to "choose" a certain one because that is the only one offered. (That is at eCollege PC). I think eCollegePC is a relatively small shop, so they might do some customization for you beyond what they list on their website. If you want a Radeon card, you could email them and ask if they'd be willing to put in a Radeon card for you. If you want more reason not to buy nVidia, check this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0L3OTZ13OsI am just beginning my search and am not in a huge hurry but time does seem to get past me without me realizing it. I've seen plenty of recent articles on the subject of "now is not a good time to buy a computer." So there is good reason not to be in a huge hurry.
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