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10-02-2008, 01:13 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Rutherfordton, NC
Posts: 2
OS: Gonna buy a new PC...
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Video Card Help
Hi!
 I was planning on buying a new PC (http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Compa...oductDetail.do). One of the main purposes I was going to use it for was to play high-end games. I'm on a low budget, so I thought this would probably be my best choice (say otherwise if you disagree). I was also going to buy this RAM with the PC (http://crucial.com/store/mpartspecs....80341CA5CA7304) because most users recommend at least 2 GB of RAM to use a Windows Vista Home Premium efficiently and effectively. To get to the point, I was wondering if I should buy either a NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT/GTS or a 8800 GTS or a ATI Radeon 2600 Pro. My research has concluded to the following video cards of choice (though you may choose otherwise): NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...250&CatId=1558 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...060&CatId=1558 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...453&CatId=1558 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...460&CatId=1558 NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...061&CatId=1558 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...563&CatId=1558 NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...628&CatId=3690 ATI Radeon 2600 Pro: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...532&CatId=1558 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...536&CatId=1558 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...199&CatId=1558 If you have any recommendations on other video cards or have a recommendation on one of the video cards I have mentioned, feel free to post what you think (or a link to a particular video card). And for my final question, what PSU would you recommend for me to get based on the video card you recommend? I know this is a BIG mouthful  , but if you have some extra time, have a kick at it!  Cheers,  Joe |
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10-03-2008, 12:31 AM
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Re: Video Card Help
Well the stock powersupply in that cmputer won't support any 8800 , or the 8600 gts because they require a 6 pin pci-e plugs. And forget about the 2600 pro , the 2600 xt is only a few bucks more and is much faster. I would say the best for you would be a ddr3 version of either the 8600 gt or the 2600 xt with 512mb.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...453&CatId=1558 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...542&CatId=1826
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10-03-2008, 05:10 AM
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Re: Video Card Help
Personally I would avoid an ATI card in that system because the HP website lists it using an NVIDIA chipset-based motherboard:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/p...roduct=3740345 http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...roduct=3740345 If you have enough money to upgrade the PSU check out this sticky: Power Supply Information and Selection Go with a 600W and grab yourself an 8800GT. |
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