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Best Video Card for My Old PC

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Name: riseoftheocd
Date: May 15, 2008 at 19:44:36 Pacific
OS: Windows XP
CPU/Ram: Intel P4 2.53GHz/1 GB Ram
Manufacturer/Model: Dell Dimension 4550
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Hi Everyone -

I am trying to do a cheap upgrade of my old computer (Dell Dimension 4550 - Intel P4 2.53GHz/1 GB Ram) so that I can play some older PC games (i.e. half life 2) and games that do no require incredible gaming rigs (i.e. Sam and Max). I am looking for the best possible card that I can buy in the under $100 range.

I know that I can handle AGP 4X and that my power supply is 250W.

Here is a spec page on my system -

http://support.dell.com/support/edo...

Can you guys please help me out? I'd much appreciate it.

Thanks,
Adam


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Response Number 1
Name: Sabertooth
Date: May 15, 2008 at 19:58:39 Pacific

Response Number 2
Name: Cobra_R
Date: May 17, 2008 at 02:54:11 Pacific
Reply:

You might need to upgrade your power supply, because any agp graphics cards in the list Saber gave you will be too strong for it.


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Response Number 3
Name: bitboyx2008
Date: May 17, 2008 at 20:11:18 Pacific
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lol no matter how best your video card is, with that machine, dont expect that you can run new games todate.


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Name: Sabertooth
Date: May 17, 2008 at 21:58:04 Pacific
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bitboyx2008,

I believe the OP is not in denial here about his gaming expectations ... he's stated he's not after newer titles, he just wants in on some medium gaming action.

Jabbering Idiots: Everywhere You Look!


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Response Number 5
Name: freebirds
Date: May 21, 2008 at 20:56:01 Pacific
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You can have a look at this BFG Tech GeForce 8600GT it is $90:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...


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