I want to upgrade my computer, so I want to buy a new graphics card. I dont want to upgrade to Vista now, but maybe later. I dont want to buy a very expensive card, maybe one around a $100. Should I do this or not? Will my graphics card work in the coming few years?? I want to play a game such as Crysis, but do I need a Direct X 10 compatible chip?? How expensive are Direct X 10 chips?? If I buy a graphics chip now, and upgrade to Vista later, will my graphics chip work with applications and games?? For replyers, thank you for your time and help.
Okay, we're going to need a lot more information than you've given us. What socket processor do you have? What slot do you have available for a graphics card? What is the maximum wattage of your power supply? Just how old is this machine anyway?
ok can you explain to me what AGP 4x is?360wishlist
AGP 4x is an older solution to the problem of graphics cards requiring more bandwidth. It was succeeded by AGP 8x, and the new standard right now is PCI-e x16.
ok can you name some anticipated games that will ONLY run on DX 10?360wishlist
No of course not. Like he just said it will be years before there will be a game that "will ONLY run on DX10"! I would say every game through the end of 2008 will still also run on DX9.
so can you guys reccomend any good but cheap graphics card that have direct x 9 that can play new games such as oblivion and rainbow 6 vegas??360wishlist
You're probably going to want to look at the X1650 Pro, 7600GS, X1650XT, or the 7600GT for AGP. You'll want a decent power supply though, I'd say at least 350 watts.
so can you guys reccomend any good but cheap graphics card that have direct x 9 that can play new games such as oblivion and rainbow 6 vegas??360wishlist
X1950XT for about $240, maybe not cheap but cheaper than 8800s.
what do the prices run for these cards, would bestbuy be a good place to get these?360wishlist
The X1650Pro averages around $120, the X1650XT is usually around $170, 7600GS is also around $120, and the 7600GT is around $180. But they'll cost a lot more than that at Best Buy. Purchase your stuff online, at a place like Newegg, ZipZoomFly or Tigerdirect.
[QUOTE="360wishlist"]so can you guys reccomend any good but cheap graphics card that have direct x 9 that can play new games such as oblivion and rainbow 6 vegas??basersx
X1950XT for about $240, maybe not cheap but cheaper than 8800s.
i have 512 mb ram i think its ddr would you recommend 1 gig? I have 2.4 gigahertz processor, and I already know I need a harddrive upgrade since I have used a lot of it.
i have 512 mb ram i think its ddr would you recommend 1 gig? I have 2.4 gigahertz processor, and I already know I need a harddrive upgrade since I have used a lot of it.360wishlist
Another 512MB of RAM would definitely help out in most games - and out of the graphics cards I listed, and considering your machine, I'd pick whichever I could find cheapest out of those four. Most likely it will be either the X1650 Pro, or the 7600GS.
[QUOTE="360wishlist"]so can you guys reccomend any good but cheap graphics card that have direct x 9 that can play new games such as oblivion and rainbow 6 vegas??RayvinAzn
X1950XT for about $240, maybe not cheap but cheaper than 8800s.
Is this guy still talking AGP cards?
I dont think he is talking AGP, i mean he was talking about possible getting an 8 series card which is only PCI-e. Of course the X1950XT is PCI-e too.
IMO, i really dont think you should invest any more money in that computer dude, very big waste, if you REALLY wanna play today's games on high for isntance, then go for the video card and stop there, start a fund for a new computer.
well then get the 7600GS, it is good and overclocks well for up to 15% performance increase. also more ram would be better so get atleast another 512mb http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Category=38&N=2010380048+1069609639+106790717+1067920619&Submit=ENE&SubCategory=48 Video cards http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?N=2010170147+1052307857&Submit=ENE&SubCategory=147 Ram this is the cheapest place I know to buy PC parts
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