Well I am about a week away from buying a new video card (have to get paid first). I've been anxiously awaiting the Kyro II for quite some time now and it looks pretty sweet. I am kinda reluctant though because I have bought non-industry leader hardware before and been burned. Here's my example. Instead of buying a SB Live! way back when, i got an MX300, based on the Vortex 2 chip. It was pretty nice however I was unable to get good drivers, and there are still incompatibilities with some things (KT133A chipset doesn't like the Vortex too much). I don't want a repeat on the Kyro II. I have a 1 Ghz T-Bird on an MSI K7T Turbo R. I'm going to be getting a new soundcard (probally Santa Cruz or Phillips Acoustic Edge because SB Live! hates the Kt133A). Am I in for a repeat buying non-industry leader brand hardware when I get a Kyro II? What should I do? Being a college student, I'm under a budget, I'd say about $150 max. The GF2mx looks kinda weak. I don't like ATI cards..
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