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Should I buy this AGP Card??
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Name: arkain
Date: April 25, 2007 at 13:38:20 Pacific
Subject: Should I buy this AGP Card??OS: Intel Pentium 4 3.00GHzCPU/Ram: 512 MB DDR RamModel/Manufacturer: Dell Dimension 8300 |
Comment: My PC Specs: Dell Dimension 8300
Intel P4 3.0 GHz
512 MB DDR Ram
Nvidia GeForce 128 MB FX5200 (AGP) I want to upgrade my PC, thiking of increasing RAM to 1GB and the video card is where I am divided. I need some help as to which one would work best on my computer because I really want to play some of the new games out in the market. Radeon x1950? Geforce 7800? Any other??
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Response Number 1
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Name: pgckkwvdzm
Date: April 25, 2007 at 13:47:27 Pacific
Subject: Should I buy this AGP Card?? |
Reply: (edit)Radeon x1950 PRO you mean? Get that if they don't have the x1950xt in AGP. Also don't get the 256MB versions.
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Response Number 2
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Name: arkain
Date: April 25, 2007 at 13:50:37 Pacific
Subject: Should I buy this AGP Card?? |
Reply: (edit)I am thinking I might need a new power supply and maybe a bigger fan, anyone know how much that endeavor will cost me?
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Response Number 4
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Name: jam
Date: April 25, 2007 at 15:52:10 Pacific
Subject: Should I buy this AGP Card?? |
Reply: (edit)As long as $50-100 for a decent PSU isn't what you'd consider expensive. If you buy a generic $20 unit, you'll put your entire system at risk.
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Response Number 5
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Name: arkain
Date: April 25, 2007 at 16:05:17 Pacific
Subject: Should I buy this AGP Card?? |
Reply: (edit)Oh man, $300 for video card and then another $100ish for PSU, that is very expensive. Btw, just how good will my PC become after this upgrade??
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Response Number 6
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Name: TMP-Man
Date: April 25, 2007 at 18:46:58 Pacific
Subject: Should I buy this AGP Card?? |
Reply: (edit)I also want to add that you may want to consider to add another 512mb or 1gb RAM to your current system for better gaming performance... Thus $100 (psu) + $200 (x1950/7800gs) and $50-100 (512/1gb DDR) isn't a good investment... TMP-ManAsus P5P800 PAT
P4 506 @ 4009Mhz 1.3v
Thermaltake CLP0024 w/ 1700RPM 92MM + AS5
2GB OCZ 2-3-2-5 DDR400
120GB/300GB 7200RPM HD
Leadtek 7600 AGP 590/1600 VF700 ALCU AS5
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Response Number 7
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Name: arkain
Date: April 25, 2007 at 18:50:05 Pacific
Subject: Should I buy this AGP Card?? |
Reply: (edit)Oh damn, this looks like its going to be quite on the pricey side. Might have to rethink my options. Argh! I just hate how I am unable to play new games.
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Response Number 10
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Name: jam
Date: April 25, 2007 at 20:54:25 Pacific
Subject: Should I buy this AGP Card?? |
Reply: (edit)You haven't even told us about the PSU you have now? What's the make/model, wattage, & how many amps are on the +12v rail? (see label on side of PSU)
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Response Number 11
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Name: con3para
Date: April 26, 2007 at 06:52:24 Pacific
Subject: Should I buy this AGP Card?? |
Reply: (edit)i have two cards and two desktops
(1) 7900gtx pci-e
1GB corsair Xms
ABIT AN8.Mobo
fx55 cpu
ez cool 700w psu 12.1+ @ 20a 12.2+ @ 20a
(2) x1950 pro AGP
2GB Samsung mem
3500+ @ 2.4mhz
ABIT av8
ez cool 580w psu 12+ @ 36a
they both run all my games, il-2 1946, runs faster in agp than pci-e and you def need 2GB memory get good memory though not cheap rubbish corsair XmS i would go for AS windowsXP uses alot of memory in the back ground.
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Response Number 12
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Name: arkain
Date: April 26, 2007 at 08:49:02 Pacific
Subject: Should I buy this AGP Card?? |
Reply: (edit)Currently I have the stock PSU I got with dell (250W) This X1950 thing looks like its going to cost me too much, I dont think I want to spend such a hefty amount. I am willing to spend around $200-$300 CAD (maybe $350 CAD) Whats the best deal for that amount, with PSU and Ram and everything included, if needed?
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Response Number 13
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Name: pgckkwvdzm
Date: April 26, 2007 at 11:14:48 Pacific
Subject: Should I buy this AGP Card?? |
Reply: (edit)You need at least a x1950 PRO with 450watt PSU to run the newest games on medium. The PSU only cost under $40. Also you will want 2 GB of RAM.
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Response Number 15
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Name: arkain
Date: April 26, 2007 at 12:20:43 Pacific
Subject: Should I buy this AGP Card?? |
Reply: (edit)My RAM is DDR, and for which games I would like to run. I am thinking FEAR, Rainbow Six and the lot on close to high settings. Btw, just out of curiosity, how good can x1650 handle games compared to x1950.
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Response Number 17
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Name: con3para
Date: April 26, 2007 at 17:41:04 Pacific
Subject: Should I buy this AGP Card?? |
Reply: (edit)ok if your getting a x1950 pro and its agood card trust me i have one you will need a PSU 550watt or a 600watt 12+ @ 34 or above or the video card wont run i know ive just bought one had a 480watt psu and it didnt work its not the watts you want its the 12+ RAIL @ 30
is what ur looking for
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Response Number 20
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Name: pgckkwvdzm
Date: April 27, 2007 at 13:46:41 Pacific
Subject: Should I buy this AGP Card?? |
Reply: (edit)Well hmm don't spend over $50 on PSU because the next time you will need to buy another PSU this technology will be outdated and you'll be spending the $xxx on an entirely new setup.
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