DH Review: ATI HD2400 - NV 8400 Roundup

Zardon · Jul 9, 2007, 10:20 AM

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While enthusiasts care only about the middle and high end computer parts market, it is the low end cards that bring in the most money for the manufacturers. All those desktop machines that are only used to browse the internet and write the occasional document don’t really need a GeForce 8800 Ultra, but considering that more and more people want to watch videos on their PCs an integrated graphics card doesn’t cut it either.

Because of that cards like the GeForce 7300 and ATI X1300 were such a success. They offered a lot for a very low price. But times change and with Vista becoming the OS of choice for many, cards like that are having trouble displaying the Aero desktop environment without slowdowns. But the aforementioned cards weren’t designed with Vista in mind. Their successors however are.

The GeForce 8400GS and the ATI X2400XT are the latest entries into the budget market and judging by their price you shouldn’t expect much from them, especially in terms of gaming. But as always we shouldn’t judge the book by the cover, so let us take a closer look at these newest offerings.

Zardon · Jul 9, 2007, 12:19 PM

incidentally before it is pointed out. We are aware the "X" labelling on the 2400 card, might not be 100% accurate, however before going to press we had been told "x2400" from one source. then "HD2400" from another, and finally "2400" from a third source.

We went with X in the end, but hopefully you all know what it is, even if its not correct in some circles. Bit of a mess with the naming conventions going on right now.

Necrosis · Jul 9, 2007, 12:57 PM

Newegg has a x2400Pro for sale. However, no details on the specs.

Jul 9, 2007, 10:20 AM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	DH Review: ATI HD2400 - NV 8400 Roundup Read The Review Here _________________________ While enthusiasts care only about the middle and high end computer parts market, it is the low end cards that bring in the most money for the manufacturers. All those desktop machines that are only used to browse the internet and write the occasional document don’t really need a GeForce 8800 Ultra, but considering that more and more people want to watch videos on their PCs an integrated graphics card doesn’t cut it either. Because of that cards like the GeForce 7300 and ATI X1300 were such a success. They offered a lot for a very low price. But times change and with Vista becoming the OS of choice for many, cards like that are having trouble displaying the Aero desktop environment without slowdowns. But the aforementioned cards weren’t designed with Vista in mind. Their successors however are. The GeForce 8400GS and the ATI X2400XT are the latest entries into the budget market and judging by their price you shouldn’t expect much from them, especially in terms of gaming. But as always we shouldn’t judge the book by the cover, so let us take a closer look at these newest offerings.

Jul 9, 2007, 12:19 PM	Thread Starter #2
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	incidentally before it is pointed out. We are aware the "X" labelling on the 2400 card, might not be 100% accurate, however before going to press we had been told "x2400" from one source. then "HD2400" from another, and finally "2400" from a third source. We went with X in the end, but hopefully you all know what it is, even if its not correct in some circles. Bit of a mess with the naming conventions going on right now.

Jul 9, 2007, 12:57 PM	#3
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 129 System Specs	Newegg has a x2400Pro for sale. However, no details on the specs.