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    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by metalneverdies, Oct 4, 2006.

  1. metalneverdies

    metalneverdies Notebook Evangelist

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    do any of you know if the x1400 256mb by ati is equivalent or better than a geforce 4 series video card?
     
    metalneverdies, Oct 4, 2006
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    mach_zero Casual Observer NBR Reviewer

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    Although I have no direct comparison, I would have to say yes simply based on features alone. The GeForce 4 is a Direct X 8 part while the X1400 is Direct X 9. I also believe the X1400 has higher clock speeds and memory bandwidth than the GeForce 4.
     
    mach_zero, Oct 4, 2006
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  3. HavoK

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    The X1400 is light years ahead of the Geforce 4 - there is no comparison whatsoever. The Geforce 4 is 2 generations old.
     
    HavoK, Oct 4, 2006
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    Although the Geforce 4 series was very powerful a few years ago, it is quite outdated today.
     
    chrisyano, Oct 4, 2006
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    Chele Notebook Consultant

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    I think you'll really se a big diference between the x1400 and the geforce 4. The geforce 4 is just to old, and a jump form direct x8 to a direct x 9 will meke you see the diference.
     
    Chele, Oct 4, 2006
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    Going from GeForce 4 to a x1400 will be one of those :eek: moments. It'll be stunning!
     
    TwilightVampire, Oct 4, 2006
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    Definitely. Almost as big as my going from a 32MB MR7500 to the Quadro 1500M. Even your old games will look amazingly better.
     
    Paul, Oct 4, 2006
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    Well, not quite that bad in fairness!

    I used to play Far Cry on my Geforce 4 - it looked reasonably ok. :D
     
    HavoK, Oct 4, 2006
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    Yeah the X1400 will be a huge jump for you. Its equal to the Geforce 7400, so its like going from a geforce 4 to a geforce 7400, big big step up in power.
     
    sheff159, Oct 4, 2006
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