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08-22-2003, 12:35 PM
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4x the limit
alright guys. All i want to do is upgrade my video card, but my board can only handle agp 4x. Which card would you guys and gals recommend? BTW I love gaming, so I want something cool...
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08-22-2003, 12:40 PM
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ATI RAdeon 8500 w/128mb memory.
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08-22-2003, 12:45 PM
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I'd still look at the 8X cards they will only run at 4X and you would have an 8X for a future upgrade.
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08-22-2003, 02:27 PM
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If a video card is DDR does my motherboard have to be DDR compatible? So you recommend the Radeon8500?
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08-22-2003, 02:47 PM
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Hey guys you think this is worth the upgrade from a Geforce2 to this:
http://www.directron.com/v9520td.html Kind of on a tight budget......... |
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08-22-2003, 03:01 PM
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if your video card uses DDR memory and is AGP compatible, you're fine... the system RAM on your mobo doesn't have to be the same as the video card RAM...
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08-22-2003, 03:17 PM
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8x is backard compatable with 4x.
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08-22-2003, 03:20 PM
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got it.... so you guys think that video card up there I posted is worth the upgrade from a geforce2?
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08-22-2003, 03:24 PM
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You would see a huge difference but if you want even better and don't need the Direct 9 capability yet the GeForce 4ti 4200 is an excellent card. The FX cards are seriously over priced. The 5200 is slower than then the lower end Ti cards.
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08-22-2003, 04:02 PM
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Yeah, the ti4200 is a much better card. However, if you want to save $20 on that FX card, get it from www.newegg.com
 $69.99 w/free shipping
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08-22-2003, 04:11 PM
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what about this one?
http://www.directron.com/albti4680pt.html Thanks guys for all the helpful info.... |
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08-22-2003, 04:48 PM
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http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...ion=14-127-070
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...ion=14-121-136 http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...ion=14-123-119 I would recommend one of these instead. They are more reliable card manufacturers. I've not heard a lot of good about Albatron cards. MSI, ASUS, and ABIT make great nVidia cards. |
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08-22-2003, 04:56 PM
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yo guys.. i thank you for all this great info. Thanks for the research Mr N8. I think I am going to go with the ABIT. That mug looks dope! BTW, I see all these video cards coming out with Fans, do these fans stay silent or are they loud and annoying? I remember getting a tnt2 a long time ago it had a fan on it and after a 1yr the fan just started to make a terrible noise. Do these fans have a life time warranty.....
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08-22-2003, 05:06 PM
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Most of the current cards have fans on them. They will add a little noise to your system, but not a lot. The fans on both of my ATI cards have been fine. The fans will most likely be covered for the term of the manufacturer's warranty.
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08-22-2003, 05:11 PM
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Well i am think I am done here. Thanks!!!!!
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08-22-2003, 07:46 PM
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Newegg.com is the best site for buying computer components.
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