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    geforce 440mx sux, but this badly?

    but first results from SiSoftware Sandra (i know...)

    Video Adapter
    Model : NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440
    Total Memory : 64MB (64MB Video) (62MB AGP)
    Texture Memory : 126MB
    Supports DIME Texturing : Yes
    Video Chipset : RIVA TNT2 Model 64??
    RAMDAC Chipset : Integrated RAMDAC
    Video BIOS : Version 2.05.1303
    VGA Compatible : No

    i dont think the g4mx440 uses that does it? if so that is insane. and after just upgrading from the 32mb tnt2 m64 to this 64mb g4mx, tested a couple games and i was extremely disappointed.. nfsHP2 load times were noticeably slugo (installed latest WHQL 4109 drivers) and cstrike frame rates werent any different from before (disabled vsync)

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    That doesn't seem right

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    oh i forgot to mention that my 3DMark2000 test saw no difference either...

    3545 [tnt2]

    3563 [winXP, g4mx440]


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    Those are really good marks for a tnt 2!

    I'd expect maybe a thousand more for the gf4mx, but don't forget it's basically a gf2mx.
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    Originally posted by Giblet Plus!
    Those are really good marks for a tnt 2!


    I'd expect maybe a thousand more for the gf4mx, but don't forget it's basically a gf2mx.
    yea, it's a shame. good thing this was only a gift
    i wonder what could be restraining it from performing at it's fullest

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    If your processor is slow, then it'll hold it back quite a bit.
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    for an mx /w 733 PIII that isnt enuff?

    i had in mind it was the Ti series that needed a grip of processor speed..

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    The Geforce MX line of cards have always been bad, and really horrible for gaming.

    If i were you i would save up to get another card that would perform better if you plan on playing games, like:

    Geforce 4 Ti4200 128MB RAM,
    ATI Radeon 8500

    Both good cards, depending on which company you like the most , and with the NV30 coming out soon, a price drop may happen, yet there are a lot of noobs out there who dont know/care that will keep the prices of the cards up .

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    I think you have a problem with the drivers and the register in Windows. Reinstall the drivers and/or Windows.
    Seem like your pc still thinks you have a TNT 2

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    i have been paying close attention to the 4200s, and wont be purchasing until the FX has been released. i dont think i will go 8500 though, since it is basically just a g3ti200 (maybe 9500/+ if the ati path)

    Originally posted by Optimus Prime
    The Geforce MX line of cards have always been bad, and really horrible for gaming.

    If i were you i would save up to get another card that would perform better if you plan on playing games, like:

    Geforce 4 Ti4200 128MB RAM,
    ATI Radeon 8500

    Both good cards, depending on which company you like the most , and with the NV30 coming out soon, a price drop may happen, yet there are a lot of noobs out there who dont know/care that will keep the prices of the cards up .
    i have already uninstalled drivers and reinstalled with the latest.
    ...problem with the drivers and the register in Windows...

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    That score is about right for a TNT2... remember, he was using 2dmark2k, not 2k1... The GF4 MX should easily outperform any TNT2... I also think you have some driver issues, either chipset or video drivers... I'd start there.

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    chipset as in bios? i updated that a while back.

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    I would redo the benchmarks using 3d2001 version 330 and that way you should see a noticeable difference.
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    "i dont think i will go 8500 though, since it is basically just a g3ti200 "

    LOL NO! I have the original Visiontek Geforce3. I have the 8500LE (250/275) and the 8500LE is def. faster. Both in games and 3dmarks. In 3dmark it benches 30% higher. In games about 10fps gain. Sooo its more like = to a G3 ti500 and beats a G3 ti500 in some cases too! Big dif. between a G3 ti200 and a ti500 there. Also the G3 is a dx8 card the 8500 a dx8.1 card.

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    Uhm ya..i don't know what you're smoking. Before the 9500/9700's, the radeon 8500 is second only to the Geforce4ti line.
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