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Subject: upgrading video card

Original Message

Name: Azieru
Date: June 13, 2007 at 08:41:28 Pacific
Subject: upgrading video card
OS: xp
CPU/Ram: 1gig 3200

Comment:

My computer is a few years old. I built it myself with little knowledge about computers. What ever was affordable at the time I just bought the parts and put it together. I have absolute no knowledge about video cards. My video card atm is just not up to pare with any games anymore. I want to upgrade it the best my system can handle. I don't intend to build a new computer in 2 years so I want this to be my last upgrade. I'm on a tight budget so I'm only willing to spend under $150 though $100 or less would be perfect. My mobo can only handle 8x so recommendations would really be appreciated.
mobo: is7 abit
cpu: 3ghz p4
ram: 1gig 3200
video card atm: radeon 9550

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Response Number 1

Name: con3para
Date: June 13, 2007 at 09:01:07 Pacific
Subject: upgrading video card

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is it agp or pci-express

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Response Number 2

Name: Azieru
Date: June 13, 2007 at 09:04:07 Pacific
Subject: upgrading video card

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i believe its agp pro.

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Response Number 3

Name: Sabertooth
Date: June 13, 2007 at 10:14:18 Pacific
Subject: upgrading video card

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Grab this & use whatever is left over to double up on your RAM.

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Response Number 4

Name: pgckkwvdzm
Date: June 13, 2007 at 17:57:26 Pacific
Subject: upgrading video card

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...
This card uses GDDR3 and clocks faster than the 7600 and costs less after rebate. Don't listen to the other guy he has no idea.

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Response Number 5

Name: Sabertooth
Date: June 13, 2007 at 21:30:33 Pacific
Subject: upgrading video card

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Although there is a handful of scenarios where the 7600GS even with it being a GDDR2 card outperforms the GDDR3 X1650Pro, but you are right to state that the X1650Pro is a better card overall. Unfortunately, I did not see that promo when I posted the 7600GS deal :-(

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Response Number 6

Name: con3para
Date: June 15, 2007 at 08:16:59 Pacific
Subject: upgrading video card

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go for the ati x1950 pro fastest card for agp i have one keeps up with my 7900gtx

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