[G4] Nvidea Geforce 3 Vs. ATI 8500

[Ralph Garrett]

On Oct 24, 2004, at 20:57, Kevin Willis wrote:

>
> On Oct 24, 2004, at 9:41 PM, Mel Krewall wrote:
>
>> Hal,
>> In spite of what the model numbers indicate, the 8500 is a more 
>> capable card than the 9000 when you compare the specifications. Why 
>> did ATI replace the 8500 with the 9000? Who knows. But if I were 
>> choosing, I'd take the 8500.
>> Mel
>>
>
> Would 64 Mb 8500 be superior to a 128 Mb 9000 though?  I am thinking 
> in terms of gaming and DVD watching.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kevin
>

The GPU's were more capable. I have a friend with a 9000 and I get 
15-30 better FPS with an 8500 using NASCAR Racing 2003.

Ralph