Hi im looking to buy a new AGP graphics card the main use for my computer for gaming so i need a really good one.
I have read post after post on video cards but it all seems to go over my head, 16pipelines, 20pipelines, 400mhz etc etc. Dont get me wrong i now abit about computers but video cards i just dont understand what so ever.
My current setup is: P4 3.2ghz, 1.5gb ram, x2 320gb sata hd, 550wt power supply. i got a big duel thurmaltake cpu fan covering a huge heatsink, numerous fans. but current card is (nvidia fx5500) what does not play todays games at all.
My goal here is to build a kick arse computer on a low budget which i have done so far but i wanna spend the time and money to buy the perfect game card for todays demanding games.
Any help would be very appreciated.
cheers

Marching On Together

Depends on how much you want to spend. Couple of suggestions...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...

Or this if you want to go all out...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...

WOuldn't go any higher than that on your machine.

Keep in mind PCI-e cards that perform comparably to AGP cards cost less, so if you were thinking about an upgrade on your motherboard and CPU, now would be a good time.

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cheers mate.

Marching On Together

Leadtek 7600gt agp is also not a bad choice...

TMP-Man

Asus P5P800-SE
P4 506 @ 4009Mhz 1.3625v
Thermaltake CLP0024 w/ 1700RPM 92MM AS5
2GB OCZ 2-3-2-5 DDR400 PAT
120GB/300GB 7200RPM HD
Leadtek 7600GT AGP 590/1600 VF700 ALCU AS5

how do you think these cards would go for gaming? LEADTEK A6800XT 128MB or ATI X800XL 256MB DDR3? I am leaning more towards the ATI one but asi said i have no knowledge of video cards. I live in Australia and the ATI one goes for $290aus and the Leadtek one goes for $218aus.
cheers guys

Marching On Together

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/graph...

This should keep you busy!

I only use intel at work, so I've no idea if you can buy a PCI-E m/b that will work with your RAM and CPU, but it might be worth taking a look as you are paying a premium for AGP cards at the moment