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| Thread ID: 59540 | 2005-07-05 06:13:00 | Help! Need low-end video card advice! | scratta (7982) | Press F1 |
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| 369591 | 2005-07-06 10:39:00 | A 6600 would probably max out the AGP 4x bus, so theres no point in buying one for the computer you are talking about. Also, games require more than just a video card. If the system doesn't have enough RAM (CPU doesn't usually matter too much over 1ghz, its mainly the faster FSB improving loading times.), even a 9600XT would be a waste of money. | Greven (91) | ||
| 369592 | 2005-07-06 10:42:00 | All these models - thats why a trip to Toms Hardware can help. At least its some sort of rnaking system: graphics.tomshardware.com |
pctek (84) | ||
| 369593 | 2005-07-06 19:07:00 | All these models - thats why a trip to Toms Hardware can help. At least its some sort of rnaking system: graphics.tomshardware.com Just by going off that link you sent, something in the halfway point - 3DMark 2003 No AA/AF 1024x768 Radeon 9800 pro $264 - 3DMark 2003 4x AA/8xAF 1024 x 768 GeForce FX 5950 U $700 - AquaMark 3, No AA/4xAF 1024 x 768 GeForce FX 5700 U $381 Which are all last generation cards, am i right in thinking a 6600GT would beat these cards? at a resonable price of $280-350 odd. Well that link brings the question, what is a playable fps when playing newer games that are out now? Was having a google before, and this site recommends 1024x768, x4AA/8xAF 50-100fps using these settings, is this a good guide to go by? |
Sleepy (7202) | ||
| 369594 | 2005-07-06 21:33:00 | I wouldn't bother talking about "newer" (HL2, bf2) games unless you are looking at a major upgrade of every part in the computer. | Greven (91) | ||
| 369595 | 2005-07-06 22:51:00 | No i wasn't meaning putting it in the p3, that was just an example i thought off. I guess it all comes down to budget buy what you can afford, its just decisions decisions. Anyone got the 6600 card? the non GT card seems like it as an alright performance for $220, although not as good as the GT model. | Sleepy (7202) | ||
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