XFX GeForce FX 5200 Reviews


Product Type: XFX graphic cards
Description:Model ID PVT64KUAF7 /
Newest Review: ... then I can watch movies on the network on it too. I do play PC gaes, but usuall on my main PC< and they are usually ... more
Customer XFX GeForce FX 5200 Reviews (3)

by - written on 19/05/09 (Useful, 47 readings)
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I hate onboard graphics, all they do is eat RAM and never perform at the resolutions you want to work with, let alone game with. So there I was, building up a PC i was primarily going to use for data recovery. A PC i that had a drive bay I could slap in someones HDD and get all their data off it. As I had a 32" LCD tv in the bedroom I thought lets put it in there, then I can watch movies on the network on it too. I do play PC gaes, but usuall on my main PC< and they are usually stratey, not FPS which require high end graphcs. As I detest onboard graphics I wanted a cheap card that would let my RAM be RAM, and this card was extreemly cheap, it ... Read the complete review

by - written on 06/09/08 (Useful, 74 readings)
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Despite what others will tell you, this is a GREAT card. I have one in my old / spare / back-up PC and it works a treat. If you have a slimmed version of Vista you can install it on a reasonable PC and this card not only allows for Vista Aero, but also for Dream Scene and Desk Scapes !! However if you are looking for a card to play modern (post 07) games then i would strongly recommend the following card http://members.dooyoo.co.uk/graphic-cards/xfx-geforce-8800-gtx/1096616/ I use the FX 5200 on my spare pc and the 8800 on my grand'e. Conclusion - 5200 is great card, runs vista, xp and other os just fine. war craft 1, 2 and 3 as well as world of ... Read the complete review

by - written on 09/11/07 (Useful, 160 readings)
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DO NOT! buy this card if you plan on playing any sort of games, this card is strictly for standard desktop applications and dvd/video playback. what i do like about this card is its cheap price and compatabilty for older machines which means you dont have to buy a complete new computer for the sake of a graphics card. it was also very easy to install . for an extra aded bonues this card comes with a vga and dvi output this could be used for dual ... Read the complete review
Technical Details for XFX GeForce FX 5200
| Product Description | XFX GeForce FX 5200 graphics card - GF FX 5200 - 256 MB |
| Device Type | Graphics card |
| Bus Type | PCI |
| Graphics Engine | NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 |
| Memory | 256 MB / 256 MB (max) - DDR |
| Effective Memory Clock | 333 MHz |
| RAMDAC | 350 MHz |
| Interfaces | 1 x DVI-I - 29 pin combined DVI 1 x TV-out |
| API Supported | DirectX 9.0, OpenGL 2.0 |
| Microsoft Certification | Certified for Windows Vista |

