That was a $500 upgrade, wasn't it?
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| Hi,
|
| I had to rebuild my cousin`s computer because she wanted
it optimized to
| play FF11. That meant P4 2.4 GHz, 1 Gig RAM, NVidia
GeForce 5700 w/256 MB
| video RAM, for starters. So what is consider good
performance depends on
| the game you want to play.
|
| Jeff
|
in message
| | > You will get very little benefit from a top of the line
| > video card unless your other system components support
it.
| > You need a fast enough CPU and RAM to support the fast
| > graphics you want...If your CPU is over 1 GHz but less
than
| > 2 GHz, you need a CPU upgrade as well as a more powerful
| > graphics card.
| > List what you have now as to CPU, mobo, RAM and what
| > monitor size and type, and your current graphics and
you'll
| > get better advice.
| >
| > What do you consider "good performance" depends on
| > resolution, frame rates and what games you play and how
much
| > you want picture perfect graphics. What games do you
play?
| >
| >
| > --
| > The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
| > But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
| >
| >
| > | > |I want to upgrade my video card, but I don't know what
I
| > want to get. I need
| > | good performance for under $200.
| > |
| > | What graphics chipset should I get?
| > |
| > | I'm thinking about the ATi Radeon 9600 or above, or
the
| > nVidia GeForce FX
| > | 5700 or above.
| > |
| > | I need good gaming performance for the cheapest price.
| > |
| > | Thanks for your opinions!
| > |
| > |
| >
| >
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