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Old 05-08-2008, 11:36 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Currently I am using integrated video that uses shared memory with the computer. It is actually working alright but I would like to increase the performance of some non-graphic intensive games like Guild Wars and WoW.

Anyone have a suggestion for a card around $100 that has good driver support?

My current frame rate is about 15-16 and on occasion it will jerk a little.

Running an AMD Athlon X2 3800 1GB RAM and XP Home Ed.
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Old 05-08-2008, 11:42 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Currently I am using integrated video that uses shared memory with the computer. It is actually working alright but I would like to increase the performance of some non-graphic intensive games like Guild Wars and WoW.

Anyone have a suggestion for a card around $100 that has good driver support?

My current frame rate is about 15-16 and on occasion it will jerk a little.

Running an AMD Athlon X2 3800 1GB RAM and XP Home Ed.
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Old 05-08-2008, 11:46 AM   #3 (permalink)
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I know where I can get them from, I am looking for suggestions.
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Tiger direct has 1G Nvidia 8600GT's for $99.
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Does your motherboard have an AGP, PCIexpress or a plain ol' PCI slot?
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Aye, If he is running an Athlon X2 with integrated video, then chances are he is running on a laptop....and there will be slim chances an upgrade is even possible.
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Aye, If he is running an Athlon X2 with integrated video, then chances are he is running on a laptop....and there will be slim chances an upgrade is even possible.
Nah, Dell, Gateway, HP, etc., all of them sell lower cost desktops with integrated video on the motherboard.
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Nah, Dell, Gateway, HP, etc., all of them sell lower cost desktops with integrated video on the motherboard.
All of the IBM and HP desktops we have for the company have on-board video unless they specifically request higher graphics performance.
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