do I need dual core cpu for crysis?

Im thinking of buying a new gpu this week so I can play crysis.....I have 1.5gb ram, 2.0 amd cpu socket939

Will I be able to play crysis without dual core cpu?

I know I need a whole new pc but cant afford it right now

k thanks.

im thinking of 8600gt tigerdirect in canada has it listed for 99 after rebate....good card for what I have or no?

k thanks.

im thinking of 8600gt tigerdirect in canada has it listed for 99 after rebate....good card for what I have or no?

barbuane

I have one. It isn't that great for crysis. It will certainly play it, but for a few bucks more you could get way more bang for your buck.

what do you have in mind and at what cost...like I said its after rebate so I could spend little more on a card

what do you have in mind and at what cost...like I said its after rebate so I could spend little more on a card

barbuane

You may want to try a ATI 3850 if you don't want to shell out the cash for a 8800gt. Haven't looked at the benchmarks, but I bet it is a better deal than a 8600gt.

actually 3850 is listed at 243.99 on site here in canada....I wish I could buy that one but no go for me, thanks for your help though

actually 3850 is listed at 243.99 on site here in canada....I wish I could buy that one but no go for me, thanks for your help though

barbuane

Newegg sells them for 179. I don't know if they will ship to canada. Can you find a different store?

I was chatting with someone from newegg on their site and they said they wouldnt ship to canada, I am looking as we speak to see if their is anywhere else in canada that has a better deal on cards...we kinda get nailed on these things

found this site called ncix....they say 179 for 3850, made by diamond

maybe kinda noobie but I am using nvidia 6600 right now on a msi board....will I have probs with an ati card?

found this site called ncix....they say 179 for 3850, made by diamond

maybe kinda noobie but I am using nvidia 6600 right now on a msi board....will I have probs with an ati card?

barbuane

you should check to see if you have the right interface on your motherboard (pci express) and a power supply with enough power and the right leads. I would also at least take a brief look at a few benchmarks for the card. It looks good from the specs, but do it anyway just to make sure you are getting what you want.

ya I have pciE

think I might have prob though my psu is only 400watt

ya I have pciE

think I might have prob though my psu is only 400watt

barbuane

You also need to make sure it has whatever leads the video card requires. Many pcie cards need a 6 pin power connector. Check up on how many watts the card requires. If it is a high quality PSU you might be able to fudge it, but your milage may vary.

I know I dont have that, but I can buy adaptors for the power connectors cant I, think some cards come with them but not sure about this one

k thanks.

im thinking of 8600gt tigerdirect in canada has it listed for 99 after rebate....good card for what I have or no?

barbuane

edit: ^^this guy might have what you need^^

I know I dont have that, but I can buy adaptors for the power connectors cant I, think some cards come with them but not sure about this one

barbuane

I don't know if they make adapters. You would be really pushing your luck with one though. Now that I know your psu is a little older, I am hesitant to recommend a medium-high end card. The 8600gt is really not a good card for the money though. I don't really follow ATI's product line, but they might have a mid range card that is more suitable.

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what do you have in mind and at what cost...like I said its after rebate so I could spend little more on a card

Andrew0987

You may want to try a ATI 3850 if you don't want to shell out the cash for a 8800gt. Haven't looked at the benchmarks, but I bet it is a better deal than a 8600gt.

its over 2x as faster and in some cases 3x for the same cost

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actually 3850 is listed at 243.99 on site here in canada....I wish I could buy that one but no go for me, thanks for your help though

Andrew0987

Newegg sells them for 179. I don't know if they will ship to canada. Can you find a different store?

newegg doesn't ship to canada