Graphics Cards.

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  1. .parfekt//

    .parfekt// Senior Member

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    I'm noob with these, I need a new one, my computer is three years old now =[ so yeah, going to upgrade everything.

    1) Someone told me any GFX card can work with any PC. (PC compatible GFX Card)

    2) First of all I want to get a cheap but good card. Has to be compatible to play video games such as GW/WOW/ HL2/etc, those new games :)

    I dont' really have a limit.. I just want it as cheap as possible and good enough for my computer.

    I have 512 RAM probably going to get 512 more :)

    Sony Vaio PC.(Desktop computer)

    So yeah... anymore things you guys need to know?
     
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    Do you have an AGP slot? It seems like a 3 year old maching wouldn't have PCI-e, Phantasy.
     
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    There are cheaper, but that is a decent card for a decent price.

    Do this, right click on your desktop, go to properties, then go to settings, take a screen shot and post it here.
     
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    well if your computer is 3 years old, it will more than likely NOT have a PCI-e slot on the motherboard, so you will have to get an AGP 8x card.

    try this:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16814121206

    unlocking pipelines will make it even faster as well and it's fast to begin with. also, it is linux compatable which si always a plus.
     
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    Thanks Xelink, I'll get the SS once I'm on the computer.
     
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    MMMM, I am going to look into this..
     
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    He can't Diablo because that card is PCI Express.

    Check out the AGP 6800LE or 6800s
     
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    No point in a new card for a 3 year old pc. It will be bottlenecked by his cpu. So you should get a 9800pro or at best a 6600GT I wouldnt go any higher. I would recommend the 9800pro as I think the 6600gt would still be bottlenecked.
     

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