When is next gen not next gen?

[zaarin_2003]

Hi,

This is my first post here by the way!

Basically, Im wondering whether a Geforce 6200 256MB is as good or better than a Radeon 9550 256mb? To my mind, the 6200 is a generation above the 9550, but Im aware that its one of the lowest cards in the 6000 range. So... if both cards support DX9... then can I assume the 6200 is the faster and better card? Funny thing is... I have a suspicion that this wont be the case!! And if Im right... why is that?
The reason I ask is that Im upgrading from a 9250 and bought both of these on ebay (multiple bidding... oops) for about £30 ($60) each. Which do you think I should stick in my box? ;-)

Thanks a million!

Matt

 

[PolarbearBigEd]

go for the 6200 all the way

 

[AaronP]

In truth it's likely going to be a down grade. You're better off getting 9800 Pro, which in the For sale forum you can get for around $70.

 

[Sharkzf6]

The 6200 is the clear winner between these two cards, more bandwidth, pixel shader 3.0 support, etc...

 

[texuspete00]

The price you paid for both of them together would have been a nice price range. I know you can sell one and recoup some money but the viable choices start in the $100 range. 9700pro would actually be as cheap as what you bought too.

 

[Zallek]

The 6200 is the clear winner between these two cards, more bandwidth, pixel shader 3.0 support, etc...

omgz I have Sm3 with my 6200! Go go HDR in Farcry YES!... That arguement is so overused its not even funny..

 

[Cabn12]

When is next gen not next gen?

10 minutes after you buy it

 

[Chickan]

IMO, neither of those cards are woth your money. Get a 6600gt or the like.

 

[Borgschulze]

So you actually HAVE BOTH cards...

Why don't you TRY them BOTH.

 

[Oline61]

So you actually HAVE BOTH cards...

Why don't you TRY them BOTH.

LOL thats a great idea. Seconded.

 

[Russ]

omgz I have Sm3 with my 6200! Go go HDR in Farcry YES!... That arguement is so overused its not even funny..

yea, you might be able to use HDR at like 320x240 resolution or something. That's totally worth it. If you hooked it up to your iPod you could probably get acceptable fps.

 

[pandora's box]

why do people bother with this budget cards? if they actually saved up a little more cash (god knows how you cant save $150) they could get a 6600GT.

 

[El Medico]

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[mitsuhide]

highest 6200 surely faster the highest 9550

6200 card with GDDR3
cpu in stock , video card oc to 580/1100

faster than the 90% 9800pro in the 3dmark03 ,no mention the 9550