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S.P. Goodman wrote:
> "fritistat" <fritista...@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:jyqdnS11X-iz_ImjXTWcqA@comcast.com...
> 
>>The MXs are actually a GeForce2 core, which doesn't support per-pixel
>>shading and the other goodies that a GeForce3/4 does.  Given similar
>>pricing, I would avoid the MX line.
> 
> 
> On that basis I suspect yes.  But since the price difference between MX and
> GeForce3/4 cards is as much as £100, I have to ask if it's a real case of
> less-than-capable vs. capable, or just technolust in process. :)
>  

I'd say try to get a GF3 TI500, or an overclockable Ti200 (like Gainward 
'Golden Sample').  I just picked up a GF3 TI500 64MB for $55 shipped - 
it rules, I'm quite impressed with it (and talk about a score!)  This 
card improved my 3DMark2001 from 3900 to 7000 on a P3-1.6GHz BX6v2 512MB 
system (old card GF2 GTS 32MB).  Quake FPS didn't change any, but WTF!!!

Just keep trolling ebay - deals pop up every once in a while.  There are 
frequently the gf3 ti200 golden samples showing up for $70-80 shipped 
buy-it-now.  Oh, and good luck in the UK (shit just costs more there I 
guess, and that damn VAT!)...