which one is better, ATI or nvidia?

[BOoBOo]

I am planning to buy a new computer for my sister and i am not sure what video card to go with. It mostly for surfing, hw etc but for games also. Prob planning on using this comp for 5-6 years or more.

[John]

I personally like nvidia products and I have been using them for long time. i don't think you will find much difference unless you are really a hardcore gamer. If you just using the computer for basic gaming, go with something descent.

[am3n]

hmm.. nowadays the choice is simpler for you since amd is acquire ati..

tomorrow amd and ati will be one company or maybe one factory and perhaps amd processor will optimize for ati chipset and graphic card
so if your plan is using amd for the choice of 64bit computing (although winxp 64bit still rare - but linux is available) choose ati...

but if you use intel as the processor (and perhaps the chipset also intel - just for matching vendor) you should choose ati card again.... why?

I can't explain, try googling what is intel chipset got to do with ati card. but why don't we see the latest ASUS finest board - P5W DH Deluxe - it used intel as the processor and chipset but the graphic card is designed for ati crossfire

and why don't you check the last five year apple mac/ibook/imac hardware specification, the one with onboard video. what is the card brand ? it's ati again....

hmm.. curious hah??

actually nvidia doesn't bad at all... first time using computer I hv nvidia brand and I still want the lastest and finest but cheap nvidia card.. but that dont happen

and when I buy asus mobo with onboard ati card with intel pro for office pc, it gave me pleasure playing games (not the latest games around though).. and now I hv the amd64 3200+ with onboard x200 - dfi board - at my home. I can play the last 1-2 years games.

I love ati since then. and I hv decided to buy ati x1600xt card from gecube but ... waiting my annual bonus this year :P

hope this gave you an idea on how ati ... vs ... nvidia

[BOoBOo]

well i see nvidia all over the place. Alienware focus on nvidia and dell is doing the same. I am guessing its cuz dell bought alienware or they have some kind of contract with nvidia. they do offer the ATI option. i guess i'll just go with the default option they have.

looking at this one for now - http://configure.us.dell.com/dellsto...XPS400F1&s=dhs

[Kaisonic]

I've had experience with both ATI and Nvidia, ATI experience being with my old computers and Nvidia with my current. So far, they've all been great. They've done more than I expected for what their capabilities are supposed to be, and they're more reliable than I thought. So really, I think they're equal and both have their perks. It's kinda like Sony PSP vs. Nintendo DS - incomparable because they have their own special features.

[gojiela]

i don't rely to choose which is the best. my favorite is ATi from the beginning to end ATi with RAGE's series also well known years ago and now with the newest series, i'm excited enough with its capabilities.

[axell]

Well it doesn't matter that much if it's ati or nvidia because for every ati there is an nvidia card almost like it so the difference isn't that big between.But.....i've had both ati and nvidia , ati provides a little clearer image....nvidia...is just a little fuzzy.ati is crystal clear.But if you are into gaming... there are lot's more games out there optimized for nvidia than for ati so it depends what you want

[freelikehell]

Nvidia can be called the outright winner in the graphics category, until ATI came back onto the scene.
Nvidia still holds the top spot as far as sales are concerned, ATI has begun to beat Nvidia as far as performance is concerned.
In addition to their hardware performace, ATI has invested much effort into improving their previously notoriously bad drivers.

check out the detailed comparison here ..

http://www.pantherproducts.co.uk/Art...rison_II.shtml

[Planetgaming_org]

If you're looking for the best graphics card in the market then Nvidia has it. 8800GTX has not been beaten so far, not even by the HD 2900XT. Its simply the best

Therefore, for the time being, Nvidia rules, until ATi comes up with something more powerful.

[Majikku]

If no gamming is involved for or for just basic RPG internet games, the onboard graphic should be enough.

If you do a little gaming just go with a medium priced card such as the ATI Radeon 9800 Pro, its pretty old and still works perfectly with the new games. But this card won't work for next years games.

If your planning on surfing, internet games and hard core gaming that is medium price ranged, get the ATI Radeon X1950XTX it is well worth the investment. or if your short on budget get the ATI Radeon X1650, but i still recommand getting the ATI Radeon X1950XTX for jsut $50, not much but like i said.. if your on a budget the X1650 will do just fine, but it won't last for 5-6 of gamming.

The Radeon 9800 Pro has been around since 2001 i believe and is still doing great on 2007 released games so i would think the Radeon X1950 would do the same.

Sincerely Kira

[flickall]

I will always go for NVIDIA.

THEY ARE THE BEST!!!
For years i know this stuff & all my friends recommend this stuff to others & also the performance is BEST!!! Better than ATI or any other in the industry.

Hope this NVIDIA comes out with new ones so to compete with the market.

[Zanadoo]

I've been using NVidia for over 6 years now and never had a single problem with any of their cards. Most of your gamers and such will always recommend ATI and tell you how horrible NVidia cards are and how they will always mess up but I've never seen any of those problems before with the cards I've owned.

[karlpox]

well if others say if your into benchmarking then go with nvidia and if you want quality then you want ATI. but since its just surfing just go with integrated video cards or cheap ati/nvidia cards.

[snoop1990]

I think it is not worst bothering about ! Both companies do great work and I see no major difference. (worked with Nvidia for years and now run a ATI )

But the idea of having the same graphic card for over 5 years seems to be incredible to me. The development process is that fast, you need a new graphic card every 2 years if you want to play some games, that is what I think !

Regrades Snoop1990

[bizzard]

I am not much intrested in gaming and graphics. Every one I know who are game freaks goes for Nvidia. But, for the prize, ATI is cheaper.

[snoop1990]

Originally Posted by bizzard

I am not much intrested in gaming and graphics. Every one I know who are game freaks goes for Nvidia. But, for the prize, ATI is cheaper.

I heard similar thing, SLI should be better than Crossover, but therefore Crossover is cheaper. So for those who need the ultra high performance Nvidia might be better, but in the middle class sector they are both the same.

[snoop1990]

I did some researches today and found an actual statistic from Tom's hardware. It shows both companies are nearly as good as each other. But Nvidia is a bit more focused on the high end sector (they offer more choices in that part).

Here is the link ! (5th March 2008)

[Jace]

Originally Posted by snoop1990

I heard similar thing, SLI should be better than Crossover, but therefore Crossover is cheaper. So for those who need the ultra high performance Nvidia might be better, but in the middle class sector they are both the same.

Crossfire

Usually ATi is better for the mid-range segment and nVidia is almost always the king of the high-end.

However, now nVidia is the best option if you don't want to spend a million on a graphic card too! 9600 GT and the 8800 GT. Both excellent cards. If you really have a small budget you could go for the HD3850 from ATi. Pretty good if you consider its low price.



But seriously, 6 years is impossible for a computer. 3 is much more realistic. Anyway, if you want to do with it for such a long time then I think the 512 mb 8800 GTS would be the best option. Do NOT get the 640 mb version. That uses the old G80 chip, the 512 mb version uses the G92 chip which is much faster than the G80 used for the GTS.

The 8800 Ultra is a good option too. You can get them for a reasonably cheap price these days (considering it's release price of course).

[snoop1990]

Originally Posted by Jace

The 8800 Ultra is a good option too. You can get them for a reasonably cheap price these days (considering it's release price of course).

But still high prices 250 $ for the 8800 GTS and 500 $ for the ultra ! ... I consider you should upgrade every two years and buy a small card that fits your needs. (for example spend 100 $ on a new graphic card)

[Jace]

Maybe in the US. Komplett (shop here) sells is for just 250 EUR. Same price as the G92 GTS.

I ordered the 9800 GTX. Should be slightly faster than the Ultra. 460 USD, and for European standards that's actually pretty cheap. Well.. cheap for a high-end card.;