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czygvtwkr

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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.
 
AndyMarquisLIVE

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czygvtwkr said:
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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czygvtwkr

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I know where I can get them from, I am looking for suggestions.
 
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Gwydion

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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.
 
Lugnut

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Gwydion said:
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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Nah, Dell, Gateway, HP, etc., all of them sell lower cost desktops with integrated video on the motherboard.
 
GWguy

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Lugnut said:
Nah, Dell, Gateway, HP, etc., all of them sell lower cost desktops with integrated video on the motherboard.
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All of the IBM and HP desktops we have for the company have on-board video unless they specifically request higher graphics performance.
 
LordStanley

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GWguy said:
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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tis tru.... But most if not all motherboards have dedicated Video slots for upgrading. If he doesnt have an AGP or PCIexpress slot on the motherboard, than a standard PCI slot will work just fine.
 
GWguy

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LordStanley said:
tis tru.... But most if not all motherboards have dedicated Video slots for upgrading. If he doesnt have an AGP or PCIexpress slot on the motherboard, than a standard PCI slot will work just fine.
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Agreed. Didn't say they didn't have a vid slot. That's how we upgrade their video, by adding a card and disabling the on-board.
 
basher

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czygvtwkr said:
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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I bought a very inexpensive overclocked XFX NVIDIA 8600GT on NewEgg and it works great. You also have to make sure your power supply can handle it, I think it has to be at least 350W. It has great reviews. Mine even included the PC game "Company of Heroes" for free.
Newegg.com - XFX PVT84JUDD3 GeForce 8600GT XXX 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
It is only $65 after $30 mail in rebate. Just don't expect to get your rebate check for a long time.

There's an even cheaper one made by EVGA NVIDIA 8600GT for $50 after rebate as well, but it's not overclocked.
Newegg.com - EVGA 256-P2-N751-TR GeForce 8600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards


When you get your rebate check, you should upgrade your RAM as well to 2 or 3 GB.
 
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czygvtwkr

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Oops

I have a 16x PCIe slot. I actually built the computer myself and used a micro ATX motherboard from Biostar that had integrated video. At the time I had no intention of playing games but my woman started to play WoW and got me hooked too.

I have a 500W Thermaltake PS btw.
 
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RadioPatrol

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czygvtwkr said:
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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I am running a 6600 GT AGP w/ P4 2.4 ... and 3 Gb of ram.

runs WOW, Guild Wars, HL2 and EVE Online Just fine ....

Maximum PC just did an Article last month or this ... on PC Upgrades
 
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Floyd2004

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Swing the extra cash and get a 8800GT. Best mid card hands down!

I have one now but im waiting for Nvidias new line to come out.
 
basher

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Floyd2004 said:
Swing the extra cash and get a 8800GT. Best mid card hands down!

I have one now but im waiting for Nvidias new line to come out.
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the new cards have been out for a couple of months now, but you better have a fat wallet cuz they're expensive.
especially the dual gpu 9800's GX2.....$600, cheaper than the 8800 Ultras though when they first came out
They do have cheaper ones for $300, the GTX's......sound like cars, and they're really fast too......:nerd:
 
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Gwydion

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basher said:
the new cards have been out for a couple of months now, but you better have a fat wallet cuz they're expensive.
especially the dual gpu 9800's GX2.....$600, cheaper than the 8800 Ultras though when they first came out
They do have cheaper ones for $300, the GTX's......sound like cars, and they're really fast too......:nerd:
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Aye, but it is worthless, imo, to have that much of a VC but absolutely nothing CPU-wise. Sure, the graphics will look great...but it will be like watching a slide-show.
 
Floyd2004

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Gwydion said:
Aye, but it is worthless, imo, to have that much of a VC but absolutely nothing CPU-wise. Sure, the graphics will look great...but it will be like watching a slide-show.
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Thats why I told them to get a 8800GT. Its a nice price but it will last a little while. CPU would probally need a new mobo to get into the new C2D and C2Q era.
 
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