New Graphics Card

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11-23-2006, 04:59 AM
arby

alright, heres the deal. I'm trying to upgrade my computer because its fallen behind. plus i cant buy a whole new one

For example for the longest time I was forced to run XP on 256 RAM >.< (been fixed now)

Now what I wanna upgrade is my graphics card. (a shitty FX 5200 >.<)

Now, i'm gonna need to use this card probably for the next 3-5 years and I game so i need something good yet still not hugely expensive. I'm looking at the 7600. is that a good card to get right now? I know its one of the best in the market currently but will it last for a while and be capable of delivering for the next, next gen?

lookie here I'm thinking of grabing this. it worth it?
11-23-2006, 08:06 PM
Ynot

you sure your mobo can take pci-express cards?
11-23-2006, 09:43 PM
arby

god dammit forgot bout that part. Don't think it can.

heres the board (I wish I actually knew about computers when we bought this) its not compatable, it it? =/
11-24-2006, 12:19 AM
Ynot

Ok,
this is the AGP version of the card you posted
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...227&CatId=0

but I'd recommend this one (if you don't need the dual dvi's)
as it's got double the ram
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...693&CatId=0
11-24-2006, 01:08 AM
arby

ah, thanks for that. I'm still a total noob when it comes to hardware XD
11-24-2006, 08:38 AM
Joseph_Stalin

Quote:

Originally Posted by arby

(a shitty FX 5200 >.<)
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dude, NEVER say such things about the FX 5200. That card has gotten me through every game...until battlefield 2 in which reality came to such a shocking front that I almost cried. Still a terrific and superb low-end card.