New Graphics Card

Discussion in 'General Questions' started by major_badass, Dec 21, 2006.

  1. major_badass

    major_badass M.I.A. Status

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    Hello taints

    I need to get a new graphics card for my old rig due to a large amount of bitching I'm having to endure from others. I'm looking to spend less than $100 because I'm cheaper than a Thai hooker. I think a significant upgrade should be able to happen however due to the fact that it currently has a geforce 5700 ultra 128mb card that was probably nice in 2003 but doesn't really cut it anymore. If anyone has any input it would be appreciated.
  2. FUZION

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  3. Arsenal

    Arsenal Ace Status UAN Member

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    it sucks that new egg dont deliver to the uk, the prices are amazing on it.
  4. major_badass

    major_badass M.I.A. Status

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    Fuzion are you recommending the first card that comes up on that link, the Sapphire?
  5. major_badass

    major_badass M.I.A. Status

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    PCI-E

    That machine has an asus p4c800-e board
  6. Truckmuddr

    Truckmuddr M.I.A. Status

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    So, what is better, AGP or PCI. I think I read somewhere that PCI is better.


    I ask cause I'm about to buy a new card also.
  7. theSpam

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    Most 6600GTs are about $100.

    I've got one and it runs most things on medium or high. With CoD2 specifically, I have everything on high (or max), albeit with DX7 rendering.

    If you want to spend a bit more, I would definitely recommend something in the 7600 series or wait for the new 8000 series cards.

    You mean PCIe, right?
  8. FUZION

    FUZION Guest

    if the card is pci-e look for a 7300GT or better. I just got an asus 7300GT for a customer that has SLI and seems to be a decent card.
    id stay away from ATI, but since AMD got involved, their drivers are a lot better.
  9. FUZION

    FUZION Guest

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16814130062

    These seem ok but i know 1 guy that has artifacts all over the screen and another guys is perfect
    the one with artifacts is an XFX card though, and the good one is evga.
    i trust evga and so do a lot of other people, plus their warranty covers damage from overclocking as well
  10. Shark

    Shark Getting the band back together... Staff Member Leader

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    You can get one 7950GT for $250 on Newegg... I have two in SLI and they rock!
  11. AmericanMullet

    AmericanMullet M.I.A. Status CallMeMaybe?

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    And you still have trouble connecting to the server?
  12. Austin_Powers

    Austin_Powers Ace Status CallMeMaybe?

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    i have a 128 MB ATI i see and i have no problems with it not even when i watch for a full porn movie...called kr0me goes anally ^o)
  13. Shark

    Shark Getting the band back together... Staff Member Leader

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    Yep...But I haven't tried lately...I may tomorrow...
  14. AmericanMullet

    AmericanMullet M.I.A. Status CallMeMaybe?

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    If you can be pulled away from Wow, eh? ;)
  15. Shark

    Shark Getting the band back together... Staff Member Leader

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    Actually I have been giving myself daily injections of the "Source" engine while playing Day of Defeat: Source. This game is nothing like COD2, but hell of a good time. I needed a WWII fix while COD2 is broken (for me :p ).

    I will try to get on right now...and see what happens.
  16. AmericanMullet

    AmericanMullet M.I.A. Status CallMeMaybe?

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    I saw you running fine on decoy and timeout on coalmine.

    Try reconnecting?
  17. Shark

    Shark Getting the band back together... Staff Member Leader

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    Decoy = Stock
    coalmine !Stock

    I tried to reconnect and it still timeouts...

    hmmm...Mullet please do not worry yourself too much...
  18. Shark

    Shark Getting the band back together... Staff Member Leader

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    Vanubial is Gay!!!!
  19. Tonic

    Tonic Ace Status UAN Member

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    check out www.tigerdirect.com

    they are pretty good. FUCKING DELL they only put 3 pci slots yes 3 pci not pci-e slots so I a fucking pci video card bull shit
  20. kr0me

    kr0me Head Docking Agent Staff Member Leader

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    i have a dell with a pci-e slot.