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December 31st, 2005 00:00

GeForce FX5200 or FX5500

I think, thanks to the help of this message board I have decided what I will do. I have been reading about both of these cards, GeForce FX5200 and GeForce FX5500. I have a Dimension 3100 system, everything is stock, which means I have only a standard PCI slot to work with. Anyone have any input on these 2 cards on a Dim comp?
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    yellowcardrawks

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    Posted December 31st, 2005 04:00

    The FX5500 is better. The FX5200 isn't that good. There is also a Apollo FX5700Le which I have that is good. If you can find it. The FX5500 and FX5700Le are about the same so go with one of those.
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    B4runo

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    Posted December 31st, 2005 06:00


    @BrandonNJax wrote:
    I think, thanks to the help of this message board I have decided what I will do. I have been reading about both of these cards, GeForce FX5200 and GeForce FX5500. I have a Dimension 3100 system, everything is stock, which means I have only a standard PCI slot to work with. Anyone have any input on these 2 cards on a Dim comp?


    BrandonNJax:

    Particular video card availability may be a more deciding factor, rather than which card is better.  The PCI format cards are starting to get scarce.  A 5500 is probably better than a 5200, a 5700 may be better than the rest, but finding one in stock maybe the real question. :smileywink:  Check out pricewatch.com for possible options.

    Review past forum postings for more information, utiilizing the forum search function, located at the lower left hand side of the forum page.

    Happy holidays,:smileyhappy:

    B4runo

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    Message Edited by B4runo on 12-31-2005 12:06 AM

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    luckylast

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    Posted December 31st, 2005 07:00

    Well i must say i purchased the fx5200
    , and have had no luck getting it to work with dimension 3000. even with a lengthy call to dell support and the instructions on this forum. im sending it back for a refund. Someone must know a compatable video card to use on this system. SOME ONE HELP PLEASE.:

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