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Jun 8, 2005, 10:58 AM
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DriverHeaven Junior Member
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Upgrade 9600Pro 4x AGP 128m
I am interesting in upgrading my video card, Any advise on which card would be great? Motherboard supports 4x/8x. Does 256 vs 128 make an impact?
Would 9800 XT 256m be a good replacement? Basics system info 1gb ram PC1066 RDRAM(can upgrade ram to 2gb but it is hard to find -Tiger Direct does not have it- and expensive), Intel P4 3.06HT Expect to upgrade system in a year...... Thanks in advance |
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Jun 8, 2005, 11:03 AM
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DriverHeaven Extreme Member
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If you want to go ATI X800XL to give you the best bang for the buck.
However, if you'll consider Nvidia 6600GT or better yet 6800GT. |
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Jun 8, 2005, 11:28 AM
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DriverHeaven Junior Member
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thanks for advice.. I hesitate on x800 because my power supply is 250watts
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Jun 8, 2005, 11:30 AM
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128 mb and 256 mb cards are pretty close, there isnt that much of a difference yet, but something like a 6800GT or a X800XL are future proof and will last u a couple of years.
i personnaly wouldnt upgrade to a 9800 XT 256m, it depends on your budget, but as necrosis said either a 6600GT or a 6800GT would be better and u would see the improvement. |
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Jun 8, 2005, 12:03 PM
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DriverHeaven Extreme Member
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What system do you have anyway?
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Jun 8, 2005, 12:13 PM
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My system is a Gateway 700XL, P4 3.06 w HT - 533h, 1Gb PC1066 RDRAM, power supply 250watt, XP Intel motherboard (L3)
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Jun 8, 2005, 12:16 PM
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Hmm I know some of the Dell's take special power supplies, but I don't know about the Gateways. It might be worth the investment in a quality PSU for later on too.
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Jun 8, 2005, 11:05 PM
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Definitely Get atleast a 400w PSW even a generic one ill do,their only 25-50$
go for a 9600pro/xt 128/256mb because the 520 is almost upon us and AGP is dieing so i would get a nice good value card and ride it for as long as you can!!!(sorry if it sounded suss LOL!) Good luck! |
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Jun 8, 2005, 11:13 PM
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Quote:
The poster is replacing that very same card for some thing faster. |
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Jun 9, 2005, 12:50 AM
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Jun 9, 2005, 03:34 AM
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Jun 9, 2005, 10:01 AM
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Noise? What noise?
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Interesting thing about PSU's: The weight is actually an indicator of a good PSU (more, higher quality capacitors/heatsinks), so go for one that feels really hefty.
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