Graphics Card Comparison: nVidia XFX Geforce FX 5700 LE vs ASUS A9550 GE

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The discussion centers on the comparison between the nVidia XFX Geforce FX 5700 LE 256 MB and the ASUS A9550 GE 128 MB graphics cards. Both cards are deemed outdated and unsuitable for modern gaming, particularly for titles like Half-Life 2 and Doom 3. The recommended alternatives include the GeForce 6600 GT, ATI 9800 XT, and ATI 9600 XT for better performance. Additionally, users are advised to consider their PC's age and avoid limited or cut editions of graphics cards due to potential performance issues.

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  • Understanding of graphics card specifications and performance metrics
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  • Investigate the impact of PC age on graphics card performance
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This discussion is beneficial for gamers, PC builders, and hardware enthusiasts looking to make informed decisions about older graphics cards and their suitability for gaming and multimedia tasks.

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I am thinking of buying either nVidia XFX Geforce FX 5700 LE 256 MB or
ASUS A9550 GE 128 MB graphics card?

Which one is better for say a game like MS Flight Simulator '04 or say watching something live on the Internet?
 
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I would suggest not to buy either of them. Look, they are both quite old graphic cards and if you want a good card for gaming, and I mean serious gaming including new games like Half-Life 2 and Doom3 , then you will propably not be satisfied. Actually after a few months you will propably start having some problems with new games. Of course they are quite cheap so it also depends on how much you want to spend. Anyway I would suggest GeForce6600GT if you want a really good and new card, or ATI 9800XT or even ATI 9600XT.
You could also check some internet reviews of these cards and find which one really suites you . One important notice: if your PC is really old then even if you buy the best card, it won't have really good performance. Check it out before you decide.
 
Something I forgot: I would avoid limited editions, and generally "cut" editions of cards if I were you. Sometimes, they have much lower performance than the uncut ones