on 8/11/03 9:36 PM, Mr. Elusive at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > The Radeon would not be overkill if you plan on using the computer to > surf the net...flash animation and video play soo much better on this > than on the built in video...BTW you can probably get the a/v kit for > this computer at macresq for like $15...adds a/v/svideo inputs and a tv > tuner. My 6400 was: > > Sonnet G3/400 > 136MB > 9.1 > Radeon Mac Edition (not the 7000, the one before that) > A/V kit > 2 17" Apple Multiscan > Sonnet ATA/66 w/ 10GB ATA/66 WD > > I played Quake 3 and UT GOTY on this computer, and it ran allright. Got > like 25-35 fps on Quake 3, and around 30 fps in UT, which isnt bad, so > this would be a good computer for your parents. However, to be honest, > you can get G3/400'ed 7600's here in KC with 64MB and 1.2GB HD for > $100...and this machine has PCI and will take 1GB RAM. You can also > install X on them. (You can do this on a 6400, but I wouldnt suggest it > unless you like waiting all the time LOL). > > -Josh > .... All very good stuff too know! With those kinds of accolades for a system of this age, I think I'll through a new vid card and the upgrade into it. But I'll keep it on the network for a second gaming box for friends. Thanks much for the info.
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