[mythtv-users] Nvidia 5200FX

[Michael Lynch]

On 6/5/06, Ben Lancaster <lists at benlancaster.co.uk> wrote:
>
> On 5 Jun 2006, at 21:24, Michael Lynch wrote:
>
> > On 6/5/06, cweisiger at i-55.com <cweisiger at i-55.com> wrote:
> >> What is the quality of the 5200FX Nvidia card.
> >>
> >> I have a nvidia mx4000 with 128Ram.
> >> I didnt mess with any nvidia settings. Just using the defaults in
> >> the nvidia-settings control panel.
> >>
> >> The card is fine except sometimes the picture around objects
> >> gets wavey but then clears up. Usually happens during quick
> >> motion scenes. This happens while watching live TV.
> >>
> >> Would the 5200FX be a better choice with the more ram(256).
> >> I can pick one up for $75US.
> >>
> >>
> >> Thanks.
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> > I'm in the same situation as you and out of curiosity I wondered about
> > the 5200 also.  I went ahead and ordered one from newegg for $61.45
> > shipped.  I haven't received it yet, but when I do, I'll post any
> > noticable differences when I get a chance.
> >
> > Here's a link to the card I'm getting if you're curious:
> > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814140027
>
> Are you using the VGA or TV-Out?
>
> I have an FX5200 powering my HD LCD, and the picture is impeccable.
> When I was using the TVOUT on my old CRT, the picture when playing a
> DVD was as good as, if not better than, my DVD Player.
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I'll be using TV-Out when I get it...