gonna buy a new graphic card but... [Moved from Gaming]

Quon · 09-05-2007, 02:25 AM

dont know squat about graphic stuff

and i dont even know if my computer supports PCI express or whatnot

some help with this? ill give any info needed (thats if i can get it)

EDIT:

found a program that lists my computer spec so linking it now

Processor
Name: Intel Pentium 4
Code Name: Northwood
Package: Socket 478 mPGA
Specification: Intel(R)Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz

Motherboard:
Manufacturer: ASUStek Computer Inc.
Model: P4P800SE

Graphic Interface:
AGP version 3.0 (i guess i only support agp then)

**pharoah** · 09-05-2007, 10:56 AM

ok what we really need to know is your budget,and what you use it for gaming,cad etc?

Quon · 09-06-2007, 01:11 AM

well my budget isnt so big so not dont overdo it...and im mainly using it for gaming

**Fr4665** · 09-06-2007, 03:19 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102086
I would look at this card from ATI pretty good price and runs games nicely. 80$

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814133006
this is a very good nvidia card for agp for 130$ wich is still allright for such a big upgrade. performance wise it will run away from the ati card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102043
this is a lower budget ATI card for 50$ will still play all the games but not all on med to high settings.

Quon · 09-06-2007, 05:10 AM

forgot to mention i got a Asus Radeon 9600 right now so

**Fr4665** · 09-06-2007, 07:09 AM

the x1650 will be a step up from the 9600 but the 7800 gs will be even better. IMO go with the 7800 GS

this is the best from nvidia for the agp slot right now but it doesnt support direct x 10
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150223

this is one of the top ati cards for agp
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814241041

it all depends on the budget. if you dont want to spend alot and get good performance the 7800gs will be your choice or the ati equivalent
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102093

also remember with a more powerfull video card you should upgrade your PSU to atleast 500 watts (a quality psu for around 80$)

09-05-2007, 02:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Quon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 19 OS: Vista Ultimate	gonna buy a new graphic card but... [Moved from Gaming] dont know squat about graphic stuff and i dont even know if my computer supports PCI express or whatnot some help with this? ill give any info needed (thats if i can get it) EDIT: found a program that lists my computer spec so linking it now Processor Name: Intel Pentium 4 Code Name: Northwood Package: Socket 478 mPGA Specification: Intel(R)Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz Motherboard: Manufacturer: ASUStek Computer Inc. Model: P4P800SE Graphic Interface: AGP version 3.0 (i guess i only support agp then) Last edited by Quon; 09-05-2007 at 02:33 AM.

09-05-2007, 10:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
pharoah TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,188 OS: vista business edition My System	Re: gonna buy a new graphic card but... ok what we really need to know is your budget,and what you use it for gaming,cad etc? __________________ Follow These Steps First Power Supply Selection Posting System Specs Oblivion Tweak Guide Video Drivers& Information TSF folding at home team 85015

09-06-2007, 01:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
Quon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 19 OS: Vista Ultimate	Re: gonna buy a new graphic card but... [Moved from Gaming] well my budget isnt so big so not dont overdo it...and im mainly using it for gaming

09-06-2007, 03:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Fr4665 aka mr.fraggs Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA or Germany Posts: 2,965 OS: Win XP,Vista,Android My System	Re: gonna buy a new graphic card but... [Moved from Gaming] http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102086 I would look at this card from ATI pretty good price and runs games nicely. 80$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814133006 this is a very good nvidia card for agp for 130$ wich is still allright for such a big upgrade. performance wise it will run away from the ati card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102043 this is a lower budget ATI card for 50$ will still play all the games but not all on med to high settings. __________________ I don't subscribe to threads please PM me if i miss a reply. ------- Everest SensorView Pro DriverCleaner how to fix your game

09-06-2007, 05:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
Quon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 19 OS: Vista Ultimate	Re: gonna buy a new graphic card but... [Moved from Gaming] forgot to mention i got a Asus Radeon 9600 right now so

09-06-2007, 07:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
Fr4665 aka mr.fraggs Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA or Germany Posts: 2,965 OS: Win XP,Vista,Android My System	Re: gonna buy a new graphic card but... [Moved from Gaming] the x1650 will be a step up from the 9600 but the 7800 gs will be even better. IMO go with the 7800 GS this is the best from nvidia for the agp slot right now but it doesnt support direct x 10 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150223 this is one of the top ati cards for agp http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814241041 it all depends on the budget. if you dont want to spend alot and get good performance the 7800gs will be your choice or the ati equivalent http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102093 also remember with a more powerfull video card you should upgrade your PSU to atleast 500 watts (a quality psu for around 80$) __________________ I don't subscribe to threads please PM me if i miss a reply. ------- Everest SensorView Pro DriverCleaner how to fix your game Last edited by Fr4665; 09-06-2007 at 07:14 AM.