MSI Starforce Geforce MX-400 Vs ATI AIW 128AGP

[Kakkarotttto]

Is there any real big difference between these 2 Video Cards? i'm still thinking on which one to get for my computer any info is great

Thanks

[YARDofSTUF]

the msi would be better for gaming.

[onetrueday]

a geforce2mx 400 would be better then a radeon aiw?

Just a side note. An aiw is a waste of money. For less money you can get the radeon64ddr vivo. This can do everything that the aiw wonder can do with more memory. Well, if you hook up an old vcr to it you can watch your tv too. I do this and it also carries the added benefit of watching shows you've taped or movies. Plus, the radeon64ddr will beat out a geforce2mx 400 in the gaming department.

If you were to buy it and need any suggestions or help setting it up, PM me and I'll assist you.

[YARDofSTUF]

is this the radeon AIW or jsut an AIW?

[onetrueday]

very good point... i assumed the radeon, but he didnt say. I'd agree if it was the older all in wonder. They were great for movie playback, but that chip lacked for games.

[Kakkarotttto]

its just a AIW. I am going on a vacation after christmas and i'm going to come back with a new video card so i'm doing my research before i go

[onetrueday]

geforce2mx 400. A friend of mine is running one in a pent3 733... runs very nice and plays all games.

How much are you paying? You can buy one from newegg for 70 with tvout.

[Kakkarotttto]

Does the Radeon come in PCI and AGP or just AGP?, cause if it came in PCI i could buy it now and use it a bit on this computer till i got my other one put together and ordered

[YARDofSTUF]

oh ur just looking for a pci card, get teh cheapest one u can find if ur building a new system

[onetrueday]

ditto to yard.

You'd be wasting your money otherwise.

[Kakkarotttto]

well if i can get a good pci card then i will buy it now, but if all the best ones come in AGP then i am willing to wait till i get mine

[onetrueday]

There is a big difference between agp and pci. I sure some might disagree, however I would think a good pci card is barely as fast as a fair agp card. If you need graphics that bad, try picking up a voodoo2 12meg 3d acc for less then 20. I certainly wouldnt spend more then 50 for anything related to pci, if it's going to be for the short term. If you look around, you might be able to pick up a voodoo3 or voodoo4 pci for cheap. It'll last you a little while at least.

[onetrueday]

yep.. voodoo3 from ebay for 30.