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Off-Topic => All of all! => Topic started by: DragonBlaze on November 11, 2005, 06:54:50 AM

Title: Graphics Cards?
Post by: DragonBlaze on November 11, 2005, 06:54:50 AM
I was just wondering what graphics cards are good, and what kind you use.

When I originlly built my computer, I only had $400, so I just got an integrated gfx card, I made sure my cheap mobo supported gfx cards, but I didn't look into them any more then that. Anyway, now most of the games I play are all choppy or have a low FPS.

So yeah, what are some good gfx cards, and about how much do they cost?
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Post by: Leon_1990 on November 11, 2005, 09:56:02 AM
I got this GeForce 5700 VE 256MB gfx card for around Ģ100...
Not sure what that would be in american Dollars.
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Post by: Linkizcool on November 11, 2005, 08:01:36 PM
The ATI chips have better colour quality than GEForce. I suggest the ATI Radeon 9000 series.
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Post by: DragonBlaze on November 11, 2005, 08:04:04 PM
Thats somewhere around $115 - $120 :)

I don't know much about gfx cards, theres Nividia, Radeon, and GeForce, but I don't know which brands are good or not. Then 256 MB is about standard right? Is there anything else I should look for in a gfx card other than the MB size?

Hehe, so many questions :p

EDIT: I didn't see Link's post, well one of my questions was answered :)
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Post by: Almeidaboo on November 12, 2005, 02:20:47 AM
Tch, youi should ask "What Graphic card could you buy by breaking you little pig?"

All I got is an G-Force 2 32 mb...and that does s.uck
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Post by: Linkizcool on November 12, 2005, 06:55:36 AM
as long as its 128 to 256 its good. A good sheap one is the XTasy ATI Radeon 9550. Its cheap, only less than $140 cnd with tax. If you can affords a more advanced one, go for it, because you will need to upgrade again in 3-4-5 years.
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Post by: DragonBlaze on November 12, 2005, 07:21:10 AM
Thanks, I don't want to buy anything too good since I don't really play games too much on my computer (or anything else that requires a good gfx card). But right now my integrated gfx card is only giving me 32 mbs :(

I'll probably try to find a cheap 256 mb one.
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Post by: Almeidaboo on November 12, 2005, 10:13:22 AM
Iīd really recommend anything by G-Force...but buy the ones from Asus, cause the other ones arenīt so good...

EDIT: I mean G-FOrces produced by ASUS...
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Post by: Drighton on November 12, 2005, 04:51:12 PM
I use an ATI Radeon All-In-Wonder 9600, though I have not been able to test my PC's performance on any of the latest graphics heavy games (Half-Life 2 for example) since I got that card due to a lack of funds. However, I've been maxing out the performance on the games I do play without an issue.
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Post by: Leon_1990 on November 12, 2005, 05:30:05 PM
I would really recommend my gfx card :p

I have no problem running FFXI on its highest graphics.
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Post by: DragonBlaze on November 12, 2005, 05:58:21 PM
 
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I would really recommend my gfx card

 I have no problem running FFXI on its highest graphics.


Lol, I can play FFXI at 60 FPS no problem with the advanced filtering options as well :p. Well actually, I can't run it on any resolution higher than 640 x 480 :(

I'll check into that ATI Radeon All-In-Wonder 9600, I'm very low on funds as well :p. Right now I got maybe $30  :( , so I won't be able to get one till after christmas, unless I am able to get a job that is :)
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Post by: MrMister on November 12, 2005, 06:27:26 PM
I got the ATI Radeon 9550.
It's good. In my opinion.
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Post by: Drighton on November 12, 2005, 07:18:28 PM
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I would really recommend my gfx card

 I have no problem running FFXI on its highest graphics.


Lol, I can play FFXI at 60 FPS no problem with the advanced filtering options as well :p. Well actually, I can't run it on any resolution higher than 640 x 480 :(

I'll check into that ATI Radeon All-In-Wonder 9600, I'm very low on funds as well :p. Right now I got maybe $30  :( , so I won't be able to get one till after christmas, unless I am able to get a job that is :)


well i paid about $190 for the card at Best Buy. I didn't need the card, i just had a best buy credit card that needed some debt on it. I will never do that AGAIN.  _sweat_
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Post by: Linkizcool on November 15, 2005, 11:31:23 PM
GeForce has really blocky colour compared to ATI. And try to get it installed at a pc stor, because if the card isnt recognized by your computer, you can have some serious trouble convincing the store to let you return it. I speak from experience... :blush:
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Post by: DragonBlaze on November 16, 2005, 12:28:36 AM
 
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And try to get it installed at a pc stor, because if the card isnt recognized by your computer, you can have some serious trouble convincing the store to let you return it. I speak from experience...


Aww, I always get my pc stuff from newegg, so I can't really do that. I got my 19 inch lcd monitor from newegg for 250, where as it would have cost me 350 to 400 at Best Buy. Unless somehow the card I want is the same price as one at a store, I'll be ordering it online. I'll just have to hope that it is recognized on my pc. As long as you don't buy an OEM card, graphics cards should come with a cd with the drivers needed right?
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Post by: Linkizcool on November 16, 2005, 12:32:00 AM
Ya, but some pcs (like mine  :s ) need a special type of card, (like ADD)  which can be kind of hard to find out what. And all cards come with drivers, so you dont have to worry about that.
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Post by: shinotebasiiackh on November 20, 2005, 05:07:54 AM
Nvidia GeForce FX 5500
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Post by: DragonBlaze on November 20, 2005, 06:24:18 AM
 
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Nvidia GeForce FX 5500


Yeah that seems to be good for the price.

After looking a while I'm probably going to go with the Radeon x800 if my budget allows. It looks like I'm going to need a very good gfx card for the things I plan to do with my computer. If I can't find a job then I'll have a low budget and probably go with the GeForce FX5500.
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Post by: Archem on November 20, 2005, 06:25:33 AM
Well, this was my mom's lappy before I sto... I mean borrowed it, so it has integrated graphics. I hate that so much. I wan't to save up for my own compy because I'm lazy, there's so much that needs to be upgraded (graphics card, sound card, hard drive with more than 20GB, etc.), and I honestly wouldn't know enough about what I'm doing to try and change anything inside this lappy. Besides, when I finally break down and get a job (prob'ly at Taco Bell, a fitting job for me, Taco Bell. Or at least that's what my friends call me. Because I'm the 'white mexican'),I'll need something to motivate me to keep it. Sorry if this post was ungodly to read. I just enjoy parentheses. And now, for some reason, my fingers are bleeding. Seriously. I think I'ma stop typing now.
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Post by: maxine on November 20, 2005, 08:15:14 AM
i have NVIDIA 6600 but damn i got it with the computer so i dont know the price.. But it runs BF2 with great graphics and cod2 with optimal graphic. If u are a real graphic hunter u should aim for 8000 - 9000 at graphic cards like "NVidia 9800 pro" or something. But they may cost alot ^^
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Post by: DragonBlaze on November 20, 2005, 05:25:47 PM
Yeah, I don't want to spend more then $200 on a gfx card, probably more like $150, so whatever I can get in that price range which is good. I'll look into that NVIDIA one though. I'm not a big fan of NVIDIAs because I had an old NVIDIA card that was just horrible, but from what I heard NVIDIA is getting a lot better again, so I'll just have to wait and see.

 
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wan't to save up for my own compy because I'm lazy, there's so much that needs to be upgraded (graphics card, sound card, hard drive with more than 20GB, etc.), and I honestly wouldn't know enough about what I'm doing to try and change anything inside this lappy.


It's extremely hard to upgrade a lappy, and for a lot of them its impossible to do so. Each company builds their laptops differant ways, and each of their models are usually built differnant ways. In order to get new parts for a laptop, you have to buy it for the right company and model. If there are any upgradable parts, it'll probably cost a ton.

My old laptop that broke needed a replacement mother board. Just to replace it, it would cost close to $700. Instead I built my own computer that just killed my old laptop for $450. Now I just need a gfx card and it will be complete, mwhahahahaha.

If you're feeling ambitious, try building a computer. It's usually cheaper if you do. just be sure to buy the parts from an online store such as newegg.com. Stores like bestbuy are just  :yell:. The radeon x800 is $300 there, and $190 at newegg. The monitor i have right now cost $250 at newegg, and like $400 something at best buy...
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Post by: Drighton on November 22, 2005, 03:17:28 PM
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Originally posted by DragonBlaze
If you're feeling ambitious, try building a computer. It's usually cheaper if you do. just be sure to buy the parts from an online store such as newegg.com. Stores like bestbuy are just  :yell:.


Why would you buy a motherboard at Best Buy? Do they even sell motherboards?

Best Buy is the store for people who want to go and bother someone with questions like:

"Do you have that thing that plays music?"
"A CD player?"
"No the thing that plays music..."

or perhaps,

"I need some memory for my computer."
"Okay, do you know what kind?"
"The biggest you have."
"... Does your computer take PC2100 or PC3200?"
"I don't know."
"Okay, what kind of computer do you have?"
"I don't know... I got it from Target."

 :yell:
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Post by: carmen on November 22, 2005, 07:38:07 PM
well best buy does have that extension called the "geek squad" .
it's basically a tech branch. Even though 12 year olds could do what they do, they can still help you out more then regular best buy
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Post by: Darkfox on November 22, 2005, 07:47:27 PM
I sorta got an up-to-date PC that works just fine... can't say much for you.
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Post by: DragonBlaze on November 22, 2005, 09:28:24 PM
I don't even think you can get mobos at best buys, I was just saying if you would ever want to buy computer parts, don't go through a retail store. The only thing I get from best buy would be the free AOL  disks so I can upgrade my AOL to the newest version when they come out.

The mobo I needed for my laptop was only avalible at gateway's website, and it costed a ton, basically because it was from an old model. Thats why is kinda pointless to try and upgrade laptops sometimes, you have to find the parts that are specific to your model, and if its an older model, it'll cost you a ton.