ECS AG315T

[ANApex]

Ok I'm thinking of building a new computer to replace my wifes, my question is how good is the ECS graphics chipset? I remember seeing some articles on it but never really read them. Is it better/comparable to a GeForceMX400?

[Bruce]

Hi,

If you're talking talking about this card, it uses this chipset. Doesn't look like a stellar performer, but probably fine unless your wife is a hard-core 3D-gamer

I've never had much success with SiS graphics cards - mainly 6236 based cards. Fine for text, but not great image quality, poor X support and not great 3D. Personal opinion though....

Bruce

[Dissonance]

We reviewed the SiS 315 here:

http://www.tech-report.com/reviews/2001 ... dex.x?pg=1

Not a bad part, but it's not a gaming marvel. A good, cheap, desktop card for basic apps though.

[dmitriylm]

The SiS integrated GFX cards arent horrible, but if you are doing anything more than playing Quake1, dont touch it..

[Balah]

Does anyone have experience with the TV-out? Here is my concern...

I have a GeForce 256 DDR card that is hooked to my TV with the S-video adapter to composite. I get a really bad white wash going up the screen. I see that the ECS card has a composite out on the card, and I'm hoping that would remedy that situation. I have a feeling that the adapter is the problem--it is really cheap--because the cable I'm using is a good thick monster cable.

[ANApex]

Hehe going from one really cheap card to another really cheap card might not be the best of solutions.

[Balah]

True, but this in theory this isn't a cheap card. It is a Hercules GeForce DDR, which was a pretty good card--when it came out.

I've hooked a BookPC with composite out to the TV, and the wash is barely noticable.