Nvidia or ATI which is better?

Wich has better AA to use in a game like SC Supreme Commander and do you think a Inte Core 2 Doe Wolfdale 3.0GHZ with like 4 or 8 gigs of ram could run SC at a decent rez and graphic wise?

I kind of figure if I can get a pc to run or should I say if I can build a pc that would run SC at a decent look and all then any game that I have should work at or close to max.

Far as a budget goes? Right now I'm just looking and comparing to what all does what.

Wich has better AA to use in a game like SC Supreme Commander and do you think a Inte Core 2 Doe Wolfdale 3.0GHZ with like 4 or 8 gigs of ram could run SC at a decent rez and graphic wise?

I kind of figure if I can get a pc to run or should I say if I can build a pc that would run SC at a decent look and all then any game that I have should work at or close to max.

Far as a budget goes? Right now I'm just looking and comparing to what all does what.

blackleather223

ATI cards usually take less of a performance hit when turning on AA and AF than Nvidia. But other than that, asking which is better in general is like asking if an apple or orange tastes better.

Supreme Commander, if I'm not mistaken, runs best with quad cores. I don't think even a high end duo core like the E8400 would suffice. I would get a Q6600.

Release the fanboysferret-gamer

Im not biased towards either company, but I guess if I had to choose I would choose Nvidia because the only graphic card that I own is Nvidia and Im very pleased with it. Plus I do like Nvidia's driver support.XxSteelyoxX

[QUOTE="XxSteelyoxX"]Im not biased towards either company, but I guess if I had to choose I would choose Nvidia because the only graphic card that I own is Nvidia and Im very pleased with it. Plus I do like Nvidia's driver support.AzNs3nSaT1On

I've owned many ATI and nVidia cards over the years. They have historically gone through cycles where at any one moment in time one had the better offering, and then the next quarter the other did.

They both make good cards, but I have to say, in terms of game compatibility, nVidia has always caused fewer issues.

I'd say go with a cheapo 8800GT for best price/performance/compat.

[QUOTE="AzNs3nSaT1On"][QUOTE="XxSteelyoxX"]Im not biased towards either company, but I guess if I had to choose I would choose Nvidia because the only graphic card that I own is Nvidia and Im very pleased with it. Plus I do like Nvidia's driver support.XxSteelyoxX

[QUOTE="XxSteelyoxX"][QUOTE="AzNs3nSaT1On"] your avatar and post totally disagrees with your statement of not being biased. As for me, even though I have the 4870x2, I still think currently the Nvidia has the best card to get not only because they are slightly faster but their PhysX is a big plus for me (even though not a lot of games use it to its full capacity)AzNs3nSaT1On

[QUOTE="AzNs3nSaT1On"][QUOTE="XxSteelyoxX"] Even though I own a Nvidia graphics card right now hence my avatar picture. I think both ATI and Nvidia make great graphics cards and I have owned many ATI Radeon cards before, so calling me out is kinda stupid.ferret-gamer

[QUOTE="AzNs3nSaT1On"][QUOTE="XxSteelyoxX"] Even though I own a Nvidia graphics card right now hence my avatar picture. I think both ATI and Nvidia make great graphics cards and I have owned many ATI Radeon cards before, so calling me out is kinda stupid.ferret-gamer

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This helps me a bit too, I was trying to decide on a new card for my new build PC.

ATI has their pro's/cons just like NVidia. I was comparing alot of different cards. But, I would say I am "biased" cause I've only stuck with NVidia cards (and Voodoo's before that). I figure, if it works fine, minor problems if any, why change ? I'm the same with Hard Drive's, always getting Western Digitals.

I know it's a debate on what's best, but I'm going with an NVidia GeForce 285 or 290, pending on my budget and what's out in the next few weeks.

Im not biased towards either company, but I guess if I had to choose I would choose Nvidia because the only graphic card that I own is Nvidia and Im very pleased with it. Plus I do like Nvidia's driver support.XxSteelyoxX

My quotes arent working wklzip- It is darth vader with an albino ferret AzNs3nSaT1On- It is still a chicken. if you want a webcomic, go to www.xkcd.comferret-gamer

This helps me a bit too, I was trying to decide on a new card for my new build PC.

ATI has their pro's/cons just like NVidia. I was comparing alot of different cards. But, I would say I am "biased" cause I've only stuck with NVidia cards (and Voodoo's before that). I figure, if it works fine, minor problems if any, why change ? I'm the same with Hard Drive's, always getting Western Digitals.

I know it's a debate on what's best, but I'm going with an NVidia GeForce 285 or 290, pending on my budget and what's out in the next few weeks.

nightz2k

nVidia GTX 280chrislexx007

Really theyre both basically the same, it doesn't matter either way.

Last year ATI was ahead, the 4870x2 outperformed Nvidia's fastest card the GTX 280, but now Nvidia are ahead with the GTX 295 being faster than the X2. Soon ATI will come out top again, but again only for a short time. They're both good, just in some cases games work better on one than the other.