Do I need a new Gaphics Card?

Arclight · 01-10-2002, 12:40 AM

Before you rush out and buya video card.

1. How big is your CPU?

2. How much memory do you have?

3. Will your motherboard (mobo) accept the v/card youve decided on?

CptJGrover · 01-10-2002, 01:02 AM

How big is your PC?
It's a Tower if thats what you mean
312MB RAM
Yes my motherboard accept it.

The only problem is MONEY I don't have very much because I am saving to buy MOH:AA.

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hossy904 · 01-10-2002, 03:45 AM

you're gonna want 32mb+ ram on whatever video card you by. 16mb ain't gonna cut it.

Capt_CruncH · 01-10-2002, 03:50 AM

you can also get a 32mb Xtasy geforce2 for $49. It may be a generic brand name, but a geforce is a geforce.

I dont tend to buy the most expensive graphics cards now because I learned a hard lesson when 3dfx went belly-up. Nothing like buying the latest greatest card to find out weeks later no one supports it anymore.

Arclight · 01-10-2002, 04:04 AM

How big is your CPU? Your processor? Not your computer case.

http://www6.tomshardware.com/graphic...001/index.html

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Arclight · 01-10-2002, 04:10 AM

You might need a bigger processor (CPU)

When your posting a question re upgrading--always tell what in your computer. It helps others advise you.

1. CPU

2. Video card

3. RAM

4. Operating system W98, W2K or Whatever.

Note: If your cpu is too small it may bottleneck a good video card.

Psyclone · 01-10-2002, 04:30 AM

I think there's a small language barrier here. I think Arclight, when he says how big is your CPU, he means how fast is it? i.e. megahertz. Is it a Pentium 2, 3, 4? 500mhz, more?, less?...

As far as a new video card, how much money can you spend?

$50? Get the Geforce 2 MX400 64MB

$90? Get the Geforce 2 TI 64MB

$160? Get the Geforce 3 TI 64MB

Psyclone · 01-10-2002, 04:33 AM

NT

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Arclight · 01-10-2002, 04:58 AM

Psy:

Just do not want him to go out and buy a video card and then not have it work. We'll probably get him up and running

CptJGrover · 01-10-2002, 09:30 AM

I have a
-Intel 82810 Graphics and Video Card

Do I need to buy a new one?(I'm Short on cash) so any sugesstions?

Thanks

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Quik · 01-10-2002, 09:35 AM

You most definately do! You can get a GE Force TI 200 for about 150.00. Great investment and you'll need it.

CptJGrover · 01-10-2002, 09:40 AM

Ive herd that many times but as you can amagine I'M SHORT ON CASH (not to sound mean) I saw one on best buy or $49.99 here is the link
http://www.bestbuy.com/detail.asp?b=...t=521&scat=522

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FuBarGrn · 01-10-2002, 10:19 AM

Captain....go to www.pricewatch.com you can get a GF3 ti 500 for like $270.00 + shipping.
and damn near everything else for a Pc at rock-bottom prices....
Hell all I have is a 16Mb nvidia TNT2 m64 pro card...it works GREAT. ...like $80.00 at pricewatch
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mellowski · 01-10-2002, 10:41 AM

YES YOU DO

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