Im wondering out of curiosity on what number it would get on the Windows Experience Index. This is mostly because I cannot access my computer to install the Graphics card as my PC has been taken off of me until the end of May when I finish my exams. I bought this upgrade saying as the desktop is from dell and is using an Integrated chip which so far has been adequate, but i want more for after exams I shall be getting newer games to play on it. The Graphics card is a Nvidia PNY Geforce 9500 GT 512 MB. Im just curious, I know its going to out perform my current graphics device but I just want to know the number now rather than later. Thanks =]
It will be a good upgrade from dedicated graphics that is for sure, but it is low end. About the same as the 8600gt, if you want to look up benchmarks. Don't expect to max out current games, right might get away with playing source games on high.
Yeah, I will be getting a new computer some time next year or even late this year, it will be dedicated to Gaming leaving this desktop just for normal use just like my laptop has been demoted to =P. I just use my current PC to get by and stuff for now. The upgrade is just for widening the range of games i can play, surprisingly the pc with its integrated graphics is able to play Spore maxed out and Sims 3. Im just basically working it up to play Star Wars: The Old Republic, but by then I might have my gaming pc.
That will be much better than your integrated, but you might want to consider a 9600 series or greater. Also, be careful of the price you pay, as it might be harder to find (and therefore more expensive) to get an older card than a more capable newer one. Also make sure to check if your power supply is up to the task of dedicated graphics.
I've got a 9500 GT that I want to upgrade FROM and I get a 4.9 for Graphics and a 6.3 for gaming graphics while my processor and memory both get 7.2s. It is the weak link in my system. I find some games just unplayable, and some that I have to put on medium settings. Some demos that are just not playable for me, Just Cause 2, Empire Total War, Napolean Totat War. Fallout 3 I have to put on medium settings. Modern Warfare 2 runs okay on medium settings. Team Fortress 2 runs fine on high.
Ah, thanks just the numbers I was looking for, well if yours is a 512mb then then Im happy, cause I can cope with medium settings on those games as I can wait till I get my high end gaming PC to max the games out. My system is 5.9 for everything, which is fine for me but my gaming graphics is 4.2 with the integrated chip inside. I guess the upgrade will suffice for now and then I can work upto the Gaming machine.
hmm my specs are: Intel Quad core 2.33GHz Intel accelerated integreted graphics 4gb ram 22" LG Widescreen I'll say again everything works fine just the gaming graphics could be improved
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