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Apr 25, 2007, 10:13 AM
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| | | I want a new video card
I don't know too much about video cards so I figured i would ask for some advice.
I like to play alot of games. I've been interested in a few games for PC only to find out that my video card isn't supported. (Example Black and White 2 won't work because my video card doesn't support pixel shader)
What i have now is what came with my computer, and Intel chipset, and i have been thinking of getting a video card for some time, only now i more or less need one to play certain games.
Can anyone give me some advice?
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Apr 26, 2007, 05:12 AM
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Pay to call ScottGem for advice ($.75/min) | First, I wouldn't put any money into that machine. Its NOT a gaming machine and never will be, unless you replace the motherboard and processor. If you do that, you might as well just get a new PC.
So save your money and check out alienware.com.
P.S. There is a request for help on the table here. Lets not hijack the thread  |
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Apr 26, 2007, 05:12 AM
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| I've checked out some of ATI's cards and they have PCI available... But I am concerned about compatibility. | |
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Apr 26, 2007, 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by ScottGem First, I wouldn't put any money into that machine. Its NOT a gaming machine and never will be, unless you replace the motherboard and processor. If you do that, you might as well just get a new PC.
So save your money and check out alienware.com.
P.S. There is a request for help on the table here. Lets not hijack the thread | Scott,
If i am going to waste my money on Alienware i might as well just build my own. | |
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Apr 26, 2007, 05:16 AM
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Pay to call ScottGem for advice ($.75/min) | Quote: |
Originally Posted by Dragonfire24 Scott,
If i am going to waste my money on Alienware i might as well just build my own. | OK, so do it. | |
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Apr 26, 2007, 05:17 AM
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| Yes, dont do alienware. My powerhouse cost quite a bit, but nowhere near how much one of those costs.
Building your own is great fun. | |
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Apr 26, 2007, 05:19 AM
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Originally Posted by ScottGem OK, so do it. | Eventually I will. And that isn't an empty "eventually". That is why I don't mind investing a little bit of cash into what I got now. I am learning more about it by doing so. I'm probably going to run this one into the ground and then build it up when i am ready. Until then I plan on getting some fun out of it.
I bought it used from my cousin for $200 and it has definatelly proved it's value so far, Especially with Capuchin's great advice. | |
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Apr 26, 2007, 05:23 AM
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Pay to call ScottGem for advice ($.75/min) | A Celeron is not a gaming machine. And you would be wasting money on a PCI video card. IF you had an AGP or PCI/E slot I might say go ahead since you can transfer the card to a new machine. But not with a PCI slot. | |
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Apr 26, 2007, 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ScottGem A Celeron is not a gaming machine. And you would be wasting money on a PCI video card. IF you had an AGP or PCI/E slot I might say go ahead since you can transfer the card to a new machine. But not with a PCI slot. | Scott,
I really don't mind. I appreciate you looking out for me though... As for the Celeron.. I am aware that i also have the option of taking that out an installing a P4, which could be usefull, since i could always install that into a new motherboard later. I think alot about my options...
I am a gamer... Always have been, always will be. There are a few games i have that i can't play right now, but only because of my video card. I'm sure there is one out there that is compatible with my system that will allow me to play some of these games for now. I'm not looking for much. I've seen a few PCI cards that look like they may be compatible with my system and they only run about $50-80.. Thats not bad and i wouldn't mind paying that. | |
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Apr 26, 2007, 07:52 AM
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| Your option of installing a P4 will cost you more later, since P4's are going the way of the dinosaur. A new motherboard probably won't even fit in the case either.
On a side note: ATI's R600 top of the line will have 1GB memory. Put two of those in Crossfire,.....and sorry Cap. 2GB...  Quote: |
Originally Posted by Capuchin Just wait till i get another GTX in SLI, 1.5GB, mmmm sexy.
I think there are some okayish PCI on the market, but you are probably better upgrading your motherboard to PCI-E. Then there are other things like processor compatability to worry about.
You could probably get a year old system today for fairly cheap. | | |
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Apr 26, 2007, 07:59 AM
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| shrug, i really needed a new pc at christmas.  | |
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