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slakkur · 08-04-2001, 06:35 AM

I think there is an excellent Article which can help you answer this question at Anandtech.com
Geforce 3 Roundup

There certainly is more to a card than its chipset, Although the chipset is the predominant factor in performance and features. Other factors such as 2d image quality, VIVO and other I/O related options, as well as price and quality are influenced by the manufacturer. As much time as I spend scouring the web for tech goodness 2d quality is certainly a factor for me. When looking at cards based on the same chipset 2d quality is all about the manufacturer. the quality and layout of filtering circuitry is a major determinant of 2d quality.

Right now given the information on Anandtech I'd have to say the Gainward Geforce3 is my personal choice. It has the highest rated 2d quality of all the bunch.(they claim its on par with the radeon which I'd say is quite a feat). It's price is extremely competitive especially if your looking for VIVO functions. considering you can grab Gainwairds card with VIVO and DVI options for what others are selling the plain jane geforce3 cards for.

08-04-2001, 06:35 AM	#6
slakkur Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Ocala, FL USA Posts: 1	I think there is an excellent Article which can help you answer this question at Anandtech.com Geforce 3 Roundup There certainly is more to a card than its chipset, Although the chipset is the predominant factor in performance and features. Other factors such as 2d image quality, VIVO and other I/O related options, as well as price and quality are influenced by the manufacturer. As much time as I spend scouring the web for tech goodness 2d quality is certainly a factor for me. When looking at cards based on the same chipset 2d quality is all about the manufacturer. the quality and layout of filtering circuitry is a major determinant of 2d quality. Right now given the information on Anandtech I'd have to say the Gainward Geforce3 is my personal choice. It has the highest rated 2d quality of all the bunch.(they claim its on par with the radeon which I'd say is quite a feat). It's price is extremely competitive especially if your looking for VIVO functions. considering you can grab Gainwairds card with VIVO and DVI options for what others are selling the plain jane geforce3 cards for. __________________ hmm...eh...never mind.