What Graphic card is right for my system???????

Munchbunch · 10-10-2005, 01:29 PM

Hi,

I am in need of some advice before parting with my hard earned cash!!!!

I currently have the following set-up:

Processor: AMD 1800
Motherboard:JetwayV333DA (up to AGP 4x) Socket A
RAM: 256mb (have just bought another 512mb, yet to be installed)
Power source: 550w (just installed as previous supply burnt out!)
Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX 400

I was thinking of going for a GeForce 6600GT as my 3Dmark03 scores are pathetic at around 68!!!!!!! I want a card capable of giving me good gaming performance....

Will I need to upgrade other areas of my system to make this choice worthwhile? Could anyone suggest a good alternative? Please help!!!!!!!!

ZmaN1764 · 10-10-2005, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Munchbunch

Hi,

I am in need of some advice before parting with my hard earned cash!!!!

I currently have the following set-up:

Processor: AMD 1800
Motherboard:JetwayV333DA (up to AGP 4x) Socket A
RAM: 256mb (have just bought another 512mb, yet to be installed)
Power source: 550w (just installed as previous supply burnt out!)
Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX 400

I was thinking of going for a GeForce 6600GT as my 3Dmark03 scores are pathetic at around 68!!!!!!! I want a card capable of giving me good gaming performance....

Will I need to upgrade other areas of my system to make this choice worthwhile? Could anyone suggest a good alternative? Please help!!!!!!!!

depends on what your price range is..... 6600gts are good, so that may very well be a good choice for you... BUT, you should specify how much memory you want... 128 or 256 MB of RAM... what games do u plan on playing? tell me then ill get you some links to cards....

Munchbunch · 10-10-2005, 02:04 PM

I was planning on playing WOW, Doom3, Riddick (butcher bay) etc..

The frame rates look good for the 6600GT for these games, how much difference will the 128mb vs 256mb RAM make???

-=carlos=- · 10-10-2005, 03:32 PM

For the cost now of 6600's there's no real risk in upgrading. They're a great card and they will run the games you list...as always if you plan to keep up with technology and software you'll need more but that'll certainly do what you want.

Munchbunch · 10-10-2005, 03:48 PM

How much will my CPU and RAM limit the performance of the graphics card?

Thanks for the advice.....

R3zagron · 10-10-2005, 04:29 PM

what's ur budget?

cause u could upgrade to a athlon XP 3200+
and add more ram and then you will be able to get better performace out of the 6600GT(if u decide to get it)

Uranium-235 · 10-10-2005, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by R3zagron

what's ur budget?

cause u could upgrade to a athlon XP 3200+
and add more ram and then you will be able to get better performace out of the 6600GT(if u decide to get it)

no you can't, this motherboard CAN take up to a 2700+. here's the compatability list

http://www.jetway.com.tw/evisn/produ...ort/V333DA.htm

I'd think a 2600+ /w a 333 bus & some 333 memory

or you could find one of those higher 2xxx cpu's that uses a 266 bus

oh yes and be sure you have a decent power supply for a 6600GT, preferrably a 350W or higher

Uranium-235 · 10-10-2005, 11:21 PM

ok, scratch that, I thought that was a supported list, but they show some that are not supported at all, which is kinda stupid

if you have the 06 version of your board, it only supports a 2400+

if you have the original version, it supports up to a 2100+

Munchbunch · 10-11-2005, 06:20 AM

Thanks Uranium-235!

I have checked the link and my manual for the motherboard, it appears I would be limited to a AMD 2100+, however as I already have a 1800+ is it worth upgrading, or would the gain be neglgible?

I would be prepared to spend up to US$200 (GBP 110) at present on a graphics card. Is the 6600GT overkill considering my current set up (I do have a 550W psu).

Is the 768mb RAM I have available enough?

Uranium-235 · 10-11-2005, 10:25 PM

550 PSU? Oh yeah, that would definetly work.

768 ram, more then enough

Your CPU is a little lacking, You can always get the card now, and do a motherboard/CPU upgrade later when you have the money

ebackhus · 10-12-2005, 04:49 PM

The 6600 would be overkill and not really worth the money and effort. A Radeon 9600Pro would much more suit your rig.

Munchbunch · 10-30-2005, 05:16 AM

Thanks for the useful advice, fortunately a mate at my work is selling me his ATI 9800se at a good price. It will do me in the meantime prior to upgrading my whole setup in the future.....

Thanks again....

**Real_Bullet** · 10-30-2005, 08:40 AM

games you wanting to play you gonna need some upgrades.

the 6600 really wont perform at top notch without a new pc all together, my recommendation is get a geforce mx4000 video and upgrade maybe to 512 or 1 gig ram.

10-10-2005, 01:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Munchbunch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7 OS: Win98SE	What Graphic card is right for my system??????? Hi, I am in need of some advice before parting with my hard earned cash!!!! I currently have the following set-up: Processor: AMD 1800 Motherboard:JetwayV333DA (up to AGP 4x) Socket A RAM: 256mb (have just bought another 512mb, yet to be installed) Power source: 550w (just installed as previous supply burnt out!) Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX 400 I was thinking of going for a GeForce 6600GT as my 3Dmark03 scores are pathetic at around 68!!!!!!! I want a card capable of giving me good gaming performance.... Will I need to upgrade other areas of my system to make this choice worthwhile? Could anyone suggest a good alternative? Please help!!!!!!!!

10-10-2005, 02:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Munchbunch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7 OS: Win98SE	What card? I was planning on playing WOW, Doom3, Riddick (butcher bay) etc.. The frame rates look good for the 6600GT for these games, how much difference will the 128mb vs 256mb RAM make???

10-10-2005, 03:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
-=carlos=- Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 73 OS: XP	For the cost now of 6600's there's no real risk in upgrading. They're a great card and they will run the games you list...as always if you plan to keep up with technology and software you'll need more but that'll certainly do what you want. __________________ E6600 Core 2 Duo @ 3.2GHz w Freezer 7 Pro Gigabyte 965P DS3 w F7 BIOS @ 400MHz FSB 2 x 1GB OCZ Gamers Gold eXtreme 800MHz DDR 530W Hiper R-Type Modular PSU & 7900GS @ 500/14200

10-11-2005, 06:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
Munchbunch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7 OS: Win98SE	Cpu Thanks Uranium-235! I have checked the link and my manual for the motherboard, it appears I would be limited to a AMD 2100+, however as I already have a 1800+ is it worth upgrading, or would the gain be neglgible? I would be prepared to spend up to US$200 (GBP 110) at present on a graphics card. Is the 6600GT overkill considering my current set up (I do have a 550W psu). Is the 768mb RAM I have available enough?

10-12-2005, 04:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,335 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	The 6600 would be overkill and not really worth the money and effort. A Radeon 9600Pro would much more suit your rig. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

10-10-2005, 03:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Munchbunch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7 OS: Win98SE	How much will my CPU and RAM limit the performance of the graphics card? Thanks for the advice.....

10-10-2005, 04:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
R3zagron Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 74 OS: XP	what's ur budget? cause u could upgrade to a athlon XP 3200+ and add more ram and then you will be able to get better performace out of the 6600GT(if u decide to get it)

10-10-2005, 11:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Uranium-235 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Milky Way/Alpha Quadrant/Earth/US/Texas Posts: 189 OS: Windows 2000 Professional 2195	ok, scratch that, I thought that was a supported list, but they show some that are not supported at all, which is kinda stupid if you have the 06 version of your board, it only supports a 2400+ if you have the original version, it supports up to a 2100+

10-11-2005, 10:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Uranium-235 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Milky Way/Alpha Quadrant/Earth/US/Texas Posts: 189 OS: Windows 2000 Professional 2195	550 PSU? Oh yeah, that would definetly work. 768 ram, more then enough Your CPU is a little lacking, You can always get the card now, and do a motherboard/CPU upgrade later when you have the money

10-30-2005, 05:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
Munchbunch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7 OS: Win98SE	Thanks to all contributors! Thanks for the useful advice, fortunately a mate at my work is selling me his ATI 9800se at a good price. It will do me in the meantime prior to upgrading my whole setup in the future..... Thanks again....

10-30-2005, 08:40 AM	#13 (permalink)
Real_Bullet TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lumberton, MS Posts: 517 OS: Windows Vista Home Basic My System	games you wanting to play you gonna need some upgrades. the 6600 really wont perform at top notch without a new pc all together, my recommendation is get a geforce mx4000 video and upgrade maybe to 512 or 1 gig ram. __________________ I can speak Chinese, PPHUBK'YU.