Video card for FS2004

**fender95** · 06-28-2003, 08:17 PM

Well right now in FS2002 I am getting about 8-12fps with my ASUS GeForce2 GTS64meg card. So anyone have a tip for the best video card for FS2004 that would cost under $200. I know the 9800 128 meg is the best and all... but I ain't got $350 to drop on a video card. Thanks alot fellas.

**CombatAce** · 06-28-2003, 08:29 PM

Flight Simulator is more processor based than graphics card, you will mostly see a 5 fps improvement and better detail as well :-)

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**cascadesss** · 06-28-2003, 08:46 PM

You would probably see a nice difference using the GF4 Ti-4600 over the board you are using.

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**Tabs** · 06-28-2003, 09:52 PM

Get a Radeon 9500 Pro or 9600 Pro - both are faster than the GF4 series...

**Bigshot** · 06-28-2003, 10:09 PM

The 9500 Pro sounds good if you can still find one. You didn't mention your processor size? That's important if you want accurate information!!

**fender95** · 06-29-2003, 01:08 AM

I have a 1.8ghz AMD XP with 512megs of DDR ram.

**Barryward12345** · 06-29-2003, 02:29 AM

Set your settings to 640x480 in 3d and see what FPS you get -- then set it to the higher settings and also record the FPS .

The 640x480 reading will tell you approx what frames the CPU can pump out -- and the higher setting readings will give you an idea of how the vid card is holding you back.

If the FPS for 640x480 is good enough for you, then a better vid card will allow you to have the same FPS at higher settings.

Barry