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MY graphics card dilema
Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:22 pm
by huejas
i also need a new graphics card and after seeing AvAlAnChE1's topic, i though you guys could help me out....
okay so i dont know much about graphics cards and all that mumbo jumbo, but i have managed to find a few good (or at least that i think are good) cards, and also im hoping for $100 or less...
well i cant see the difference between these 2(if there is one?):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814130290http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814130292then there is a few more:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814130099http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814161178http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814161210http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814150258or if there is any better ones you guys know of around my price range please
let me know about that
i could also use some ram and found this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820145034which is a pretty good deal or should i go for 4gb?
EDIT: typos
Re: MY graphics card dilema
Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 10:39 pm
by cpinney
id say go with the first one you linked, it might cost a bit more but it will win in the long run and be worth your money.
Re: MY graphics card dilema
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 5:05 am
by huejas
cpinney wrote:id say go with the first one you linked, it might cost a bit more but it will win in the long run and be worth your money.
okay thanks, but can yu tell me the difference between the first two?
Re: MY graphics card dilema
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 6:31 am
by cpinney
it seems the SLI for the 56 *the cheap version* doesn't always work, and that the 57 *more expensive* fixes this problem. that and the fact that evga doesnt even list the 56 on its website lol xD. and by reading the reviews it looks like the 57 is allot better then the 56 so id say the extra 30 or so bucks would be worth it so you could stay away from possible hours of agonizing over what could be wrong with your card
Re: MY graphics card dilema
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 9:54 am
by Inspiration
I would also take the first one.
Difference is the 1st uses newer memory (GDDR3), while the 2nd uses GDDR2.
I got another remark. Your fx5200 was an AGP card right? These new cards are all pci-e. Maybe you'll need a new motherboard too.
Re: MY graphics card dilema
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 4:38 pm
by huejas
Inspiration wrote:I would also take the first one.
Difference is the 1st uses newer memory (GDDR3), while the 2nd uses GDDR2.
I got another remark. Your fx5200 was an AGP card right? These new cards are all pci-e. Maybe you'll need a new motherboard too.
okay thanks guys i guess i will go with that one... and lol i dont know what yu are saying in that second paragraph
like i said computer tech isnt my strong point
but i need to know b4 i buy the card, do i need a new motherboard too
i hope not
Re: MY graphics card dilema
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 6:29 pm
by BandytaPL
These 2 are a no-no. Actually, all of these are pretty much no-nos.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814130292http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814130099However, if you would like my opinion, its between these 2:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814150258http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814130290I own an nVidia 8800 GTS (640MB), and let me tell you, this card runs amazingly smooth. My friend had an nVidia back from '99 and it still runs new video games. Probably not as good as mine, but it still gets the job done. Always choose nVidia is what I say.
Re: MY graphics card dilema
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 6:41 pm
by huejas
okay thanks, decided to go with this one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814130290 but i have one problem...i dunno how to install it since im not a comp wiz
maybe i can get my neighbour to help me out
p.s. tesz polak jestem
Re: MY graphics card dilema
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 9:28 pm
by cpinney
if its a pci im sure there is a tutorial online somewere that can explain step by step what to do assuming the graphics card doesnt come with instructions on how to install
Re: MY graphics card dilema
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 10:17 pm
by huejas
guys so i dont need a new mother board too right
Re: MY graphics card dilema
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 4:25 am
by cpinney
you shouldn't need one.