Looking for Video Card ( Need Help )

Unbalanced · 01-05-2008, 09:33 PM

(new to here let me know if wrong section)

I am a newb with computers so sorry for that ^^ but anyway, all my friends have started playing Call of Duty 4 but my video card can't handle it when i tried the demo, I have only around 200 bucks in my budget looking for some advice on what I should get.

Some info i know, AGP 8x for video card type my power supply is 420W I have 1.5gigs of ram Intel Pentium 4 CPU 2.80GHz.

Ive been looking and saw http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161205 video card and was thinking of getting that and buying http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817189014 for a PSU since ppl were saying need 450W+ for it or would my 420 be fine?

Also saw http://shop4.outpost.com/product/530...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG card and I see it's DDR2 instead of 3 but has 256-bit instead of 128 and was wondering which card would be better? and if second is better would I still need to upgrade my PSU or would 420 be fine?

Thanks guys for any help, let me know if anyone finds a better card then those two that would be good for playing Call of Duty 4 and World of Warcraft are the games I would be playing, prefer highest settings possible ^^.

So overall need Video card 200 bucks or less that would be including if I need a PSU if my 420 if fine then a card that is 200 is fine. Thanks ppl =)

**emosun** · 01-05-2008, 10:41 PM

Welcome to TSF. None of your links appear to go anywhere. If you could simply post what video cards they are that would be helpful. Also what make and model is your current psu?

Unbalanced · 01-05-2008, 11:21 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161205
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817189014
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/530...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

Do those work?

For PSU says Turbolink Switching Power supply MODEL: LC-A420ATX 12V
that all you need?

**emosun** · 01-05-2008, 11:29 PM

We usually recommend a x1950 agp video card as it is the fastest agp card made, or we recommend a hd 2600 pro agp if you want DX10. That x1650 that you found is ok but isnt going to last as long into the future for games. Also I would recommend the psu upgrade as it will eliminate any psu problems the pc may have in the future.

Unbalanced · 01-05-2008, 11:42 PM

Can u link me a x1950 card I can't seem to find one that's not PCI-E

**emosun** · 01-05-2008, 11:53 PM

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&sku=V261-4040

Unbalanced · 01-05-2008, 11:57 PM

tyvm bro, just one more thing If I buy that card would it be fine to run with my 420 PSU that I have now until I can gather some more money to upgrade? or would it blow up =p

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 01-06-2008, 12:04 AM

i don't think it would be wise to try and run a card on a 420 wtat power supply it won't be worth it in cod4 i can tell you that

Unbalanced · 01-06-2008, 12:13 AM

so would http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817148027 be fine for a PSU?

Would it Work well with the card?

I linked http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817189014 earlier would that be a ton better then the one above? If I can gather the money? or anyone got suggestion on another PSU around same price range?

Thanks for your guys help appreciate it

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 01-06-2008, 12:25 AM

stay away from them as a brand for the ati i would look at the antec trio 650 watt please read the psu info in my sig.

Unbalanced · 01-06-2008, 12:30 AM

well that PSU isn't in my price range at all, that's 140$ i can't spend that much

Unbalanced · 01-06-2008, 12:36 AM

hey emo, what would be the second best card would you say? considering lowering my price

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 01-06-2008, 12:39 AM

If you read the power supply section it is the "heart of your system" and you can;t skimp on it even if you have to wait to get the v card this is alittle cheaper then the trio http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341002

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 01-06-2008, 12:43 AM

also look at the 7900 gs agp you scould get by one a good 550 watt with that

**emosun** · 01-06-2008, 12:49 AM

Second best? Well I guess the 7900 agp. But I really would wait and get the x1950.

How bout this psu? I think the antec trio 550 would do it. Little cheaper and very realiable

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371002

Unbalanced · 01-06-2008, 12:55 AM

yeah im gonna go with the x1950, I don't think that 100$ PSU is in my price range, no other good ones in the 50$ range? =/ *ignore post emo* read PM instead.

**emosun** · 01-06-2008, 01:06 AM

No I wouldn't recommend a 50$ psu . I would say save up for the psu then get them both.

Unbalanced · 01-06-2008, 01:07 AM

what would be the closest PSU price that would just be enough to handle the vid card, respond in PM easier for me since just sent u new PM

**emosun** · 01-06-2008, 01:12 AM

ok i'll will post your ultimate decision so others can read .

Unbalanced · 01-06-2008, 01:23 AM

sounds good, u can if want keep it on this thread was just saying it's easier to go back and forth other way for me but i don't really care

01-05-2008, 09:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Unbalanced Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13 OS: XP	Looking for Video Card ( Need Help ) (new to here let me know if wrong section) I am a newb with computers so sorry for that ^^ but anyway, all my friends have started playing Call of Duty 4 but my video card can't handle it when i tried the demo, I have only around 200 bucks in my budget looking for some advice on what I should get. Some info i know, AGP 8x for video card type my power supply is 420W I have 1.5gigs of ram Intel Pentium 4 CPU 2.80GHz. Ive been looking and saw http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161205 video card and was thinking of getting that and buying http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817189014 for a PSU since ppl were saying need 450W+ for it or would my 420 be fine? Also saw http://shop4.outpost.com/product/530...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG card and I see it's DDR2 instead of 3 but has 256-bit instead of 128 and was wondering which card would be better? and if second is better would I still need to upgrade my PSU or would 420 be fine? Thanks guys for any help, let me know if anyone finds a better card then those two that would be good for playing Call of Duty 4 and World of Warcraft are the games I would be playing, prefer highest settings possible ^^. So overall need Video card 200 bucks or less that would be including if I need a PSU if my 420 if fine then a card that is 200 is fine. Thanks ppl =)

01-05-2008, 10:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 6,958 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: Looking for Video Card ( Need Help ) Welcome to TSF. None of your links appear to go anywhere. If you could simply post what video cards they are that would be helpful. Also what make and model is your current psu? __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

01-05-2008, 11:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Unbalanced Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13 OS: XP	Re: Looking for Video Card ( Need Help ) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161205 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817189014 http://shop4.outpost.com/product/530...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG Do those work? For PSU says Turbolink Switching Power supply MODEL: LC-A420ATX 12V that all you need?

01-05-2008, 11:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 6,958 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: Looking for Video Card ( Need Help ) We usually recommend a x1950 agp video card as it is the fastest agp card made, or we recommend a hd 2600 pro agp if you want DX10. That x1650 that you found is ok but isnt going to last as long into the future for games. Also I would recommend the psu upgrade as it will eliminate any psu problems the pc may have in the future. __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

01-05-2008, 11:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Unbalanced Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13 OS: XP	Re: Looking for Video Card ( Need Help ) Can u link me a x1950 card I can't seem to find one that's not PCI-E

01-05-2008, 11:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 6,958 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: Looking for Video Card ( Need Help ) http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&sku=V261-4040 __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

01-05-2008, 11:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Unbalanced Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13 OS: XP	Re: Looking for Video Card ( Need Help ) tyvm bro, just one more thing If I buy that card would it be fine to run with my 420 PSU that I have now until I can gather some more money to upgrade? or would it blow up =p Last edited by Unbalanced; 01-06-2008 at 12:09 AM.

01-06-2008, 12:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
1 g0t 0wn3d TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sedona, az Posts: 6,528 OS: Vista basic 32bit My System	Re: Looking for Video Card ( Need Help ) i don't think it would be wise to try and run a card on a 420 wtat power supply it won't be worth it in cod4 i can tell you that __________________ Bench Test \| PC Wizard \| System specs \| PSU info \| PSU calculator \| Memtest86+ \| Speedfan

01-06-2008, 12:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
Unbalanced Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13 OS: XP	Re: Looking for Video Card ( Need Help ) so would http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817148027 be fine for a PSU? Would it Work well with the card? I linked http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817189014 earlier would that be a ton better then the one above? If I can gather the money? or anyone got suggestion on another PSU around same price range? Thanks for your guys help appreciate it

01-06-2008, 12:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
1 g0t 0wn3d TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sedona, az Posts: 6,528 OS: Vista basic 32bit My System	Re: Looking for Video Card ( Need Help ) stay away from them as a brand for the ati i would look at the antec trio 650 watt please read the psu info in my sig. __________________ Bench Test \| PC Wizard \| System specs \| PSU info \| PSU calculator \| Memtest86+ \| Speedfan

01-06-2008, 12:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
Unbalanced Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13 OS: XP	Re: Looking for Video Card ( Need Help ) well that PSU isn't in my price range at all, that's 140$ i can't spend that much

01-06-2008, 12:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
Unbalanced Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13 OS: XP	Re: Looking for Video Card ( Need Help ) hey emo, what would be the second best card would you say? considering lowering my price

01-06-2008, 12:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
1 g0t 0wn3d TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sedona, az Posts: 6,528 OS: Vista basic 32bit My System	Re: Looking for Video Card ( Need Help ) If you read the power supply section it is the "heart of your system" and you can;t skimp on it even if you have to wait to get the v card this is alittle cheaper then the trio http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341002 __________________ Bench Test \| PC Wizard \| System specs \| PSU info \| PSU calculator \| Memtest86+ \| Speedfan

01-06-2008, 12:43 AM	#14 (permalink)
1 g0t 0wn3d TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sedona, az Posts: 6,528 OS: Vista basic 32bit My System	Re: Looking for Video Card ( Need Help ) also look at the 7900 gs agp you scould get by one a good 550 watt with that __________________ Bench Test \| PC Wizard \| System specs \| PSU info \| PSU calculator \| Memtest86+ \| Speedfan

01-06-2008, 12:49 AM	#15 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 6,958 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: Looking for Video Card ( Need Help ) Second best? Well I guess the 7900 agp. But I really would wait and get the x1950. How bout this psu? I think the antec trio 550 would do it. Little cheaper and very realiable http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371002 __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

01-06-2008, 12:55 AM	#16 (permalink)
Unbalanced Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13 OS: XP	Re: Looking for Video Card ( Need Help ) yeah im gonna go with the x1950, I don't think that 100$ PSU is in my price range, no other good ones in the 50$ range? =/ **ignore post emo read PM instead.** Last edited by Unbalanced; 01-06-2008 at 01:06 AM.

01-06-2008, 01:06 AM	#17 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 6,958 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: Looking for Video Card ( Need Help ) No I wouldn't recommend a 50$ psu . I would say save up for the psu then get them both. __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

01-06-2008, 01:07 AM	#18 (permalink)
Unbalanced Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13 OS: XP	Re: Looking for Video Card ( Need Help ) what would be the closest PSU price that would just be enough to handle the vid card, respond in PM easier for me since just sent u new PM

01-06-2008, 01:12 AM	#19 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 6,958 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: Looking for Video Card ( Need Help ) ok i'll will post your ultimate decision so others can read . __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

01-06-2008, 01:23 AM	#20 (permalink)
Unbalanced Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13 OS: XP	Re: Looking for Video Card ( Need Help ) sounds good, u can if want keep it on this thread was just saying it's easier to go back and forth other way for me but i don't really care