Both cards do not come with any video input or output. Therefore the MPEG capabilities of the GeForce2 chip are barely utilized. At least Elsa is offering an optional video module. If you want to get it, and spend some extra cash, you should ask your retailer. In case of Creative the only consolation is that the lack of features saves the consumer some money.
Creative cards are currently the cheapest on the market.
Unfortunately we cannot say this about Elsa, despite the lacking features. For power gamers who feel absolutely no pain, Hercules and Elsa offer a 64 MB version of their GeForce2 graphics card. However, you might encounter a few bandwidth problems. Despite the relatively high memory clock of 333 MHz, the large video memory is not necessarily capable of meeting all the demands - and this can slow down the games. Hercules is the only company utilizing the new integrated digital interface for flat panels, and ships the 3D Prophet II GTS 64 MB with a DVI connector .