Thread: ATI chipset + ATI GPU _or_ nForce chipset + nVidia GPU --Which combination performs better?
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Old January 30th 06, 06:47 AM posted to alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.asus,alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia,alt.comp.hardware.homebuilt
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Default ATI chipset + ATI GPU _or_ nForce chipset + nVidia GPU --Which combination performs better?
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I'm about to lay down some money on building a gaming rig.

Which is the *best* combination?

A motherboard with an ATI-chipset with a Radeon?

A motherboard with an nForce chipset with an nVidia graphics card?

By all means, please commence discussion and provide suggestions.

I would vote for Nvidia chipset, NF4, and Nvidia card, just on the basis
of what I have read about stability, compatibility. Have been burned by
VIA chipset in the past not being compatible with soundcards, occasional
random crashes, etc. Seems like the ATI chipsets are not great for
gamers, either, in terms of speed, etc.

Another possiblity: Intel 955X or 975X chipset, and Nvidia
graphics...also super stable, compatible...AMD CPU overall better for
gaming. Runs games better, smoother, and, runs cooler.

HTH,

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