Thanks Jon.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: GTS-1000 Owners List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf
> Of Crisler, Jon
> Sent: Monday, November 12, 2001 5:19 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Need Help with Computer Issue FLUFF
>
>
> For the video card, he should try to get the Best, which in this
> case would
> be something based on the Nvidia Geforce 3 chipset. However, this is like
> $300 and up. Second best would be something based on the Geforce 2 GTS,
> either in 32mb or 64mb flavor. The Geforce 2 GTS with 64mb
> should be about
> $200 to $250, although maybe as low at $150.
>
> Spending the money on the graphics card will actually save them
> money on the
> rest of the PC, because a good card takes on much of the processing power
> that the CPU would normally do (even using Direct 3d). This
>
> Nvidia does not make the cards, rather they make the chipsets/graphics
> processing units (GPU) and other makers build the cards using
> those chipsets
> and reference designs. So look for something based on the Nvidia
> Geforce 2
> GTS. They can be found under almost all brands except those that
> use captive
> GPU's like ATI.
>
> The ASUS 7700 is sort of a generic brand card based on that chipset,
> available in 32 and 64mb flavors.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Henry S. Winokur [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2001 7:59 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Need Help with Computer Issue FLUFF
>
>
> Do we have any PC gamers amongst us?
>
> I have a young client who runs Win98SE. He wants a better video card--has
> to be AGP and be Dierect3D and Glide3D compatible. His computer is only
> about a year old. I believe it is an Intel P3/667 with 128 MB RAM.
>
> Any suggestions? (His parents would like less expensive rather than more
> expensive.)
>
> Also, how do gamers keep their machines from becoming corrupted...to the
> point of wiping the HD and re-installing everything...or do they
> simply wipe
> & reinstall at a scheduled time?
>
> Feel free to take this off list if you'd like.
>
> Many thanks, &
>
> Regards,
>
> Henry S. Winokur
> 94 GTS1000, AMA, MRF,
> Nationally Certified Riding Instructor
> Columbia, MD Ride for Kids Task Force
> West Bethesda, MD USA
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