ashrafmohiuddin
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« on: August 30, 2010, 07:47:50 PM » |
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Hi guys,
I need an upgrade of graphics card tried alot but couldnt figure out which is best.I am having pentium 4 @ 2.53 GHz speed with 2 GB ram and 320 GB HDD and A GeForce 8600 GT but that graphic card's pixel shader version and vertex shader version is 0.0. So plz help me to get a new one !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Joey
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« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2010, 11:37:04 PM » |
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2 questions...
#1, Do you have an open AGP or PCI-Express card slot on your computer?
#2, What is your budget for the video card? Do you want something for under $70, or maybe under $200?
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Ashraf
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« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2010, 04:35:35 PM » |
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for the first question yes i do have a PCI - Express empty slot but not an AGP cuz my graphic card is installed there and with ur second question i have enough cash to buy a new graphic card but do u think its worth to buy a new graphic card or go for a new desktop
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Joey
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« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2010, 03:34:57 AM » |
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If you plan to play games on the computer I think you should not upgrade the current Pentium 4 PC and buy a new one. This is especially true if your PC is old enough to even have an AGP slot on it.
The new Core i5 and i7 Intel CPUs were made for gamers. When I save enough money that will be my next gaming PC... one with an Intel Core i5 or i7 CPU.
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ashrafmohiuddin
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« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2010, 07:42:24 PM » |
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ya i knew that u would say but dude c i dont have tht much cash to buy a new desktop or laptop but since i have a good configuration of my pc so i want to install vista or windows 7 but when the prob is with the graphic card so suggest something good for the time being then i'll c later on wht to do but plz tell me the best graphic card to which supports my pc and i live in ksa so if u could tell the price in saudi riyals that would be appriciated
thankx a ton !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2010, 03:14:05 PM » |
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Don't install Vista or Windows 7 on your PC. It will run slower. If it runs slower the games will run slower.
You confused me a little. Most computers only have an AGP slot or PCI- Express x16 slot. I posted my recommendations for you below on both AGP and PCI-Express x16 slots.
AGP - ATI Radeon HD 4670 1 GB
PCI-Express x16 - nVIdia GeForce GTS 250 1 GB
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« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2010, 05:30:49 PM » |
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do u have any email id i will send the pics of my motherboard then u can give me the correct the advice plz
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« Reply #7 on: September 02, 2010, 06:59:15 PM » |
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do u have any email id i will send the pics of my motherboard then u can give me the correct the advice plz
I sent it to you through your Personal Messages on this forum.  |
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« Reply #8 on: September 02, 2010, 07:19:02 PM » |
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y r u saying not to upgrade to vista or windows 7 i said abt my configuration plz do advice again
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« Reply #9 on: September 06, 2010, 04:12:29 AM » |
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y r u saying not to upgrade to vista or windows 7 i said abt my configuration plz do advice again
Do not upgrade to Windows Vista or 7. It will make you computer run a little bit slower. Windows XP is best for you. I saw your computer motherboard pics. Great job at taking them, they were very clear You have an AGP slot. My recommendation is an AGP ATI Radeon HD 4670 1 GB |
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« Reply #10 on: September 13, 2010, 12:56:18 AM » |
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do u have any suggestions in nvidia ?
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« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2010, 03:04:39 AM » |
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I looked around for a comparable nVidia video card that will fit the older AGP slot. The ones I found are inferior to the ATI Radeon HD 4670.
nVidia has very fast cards, I think they even have the fastest one in the world right now. But nVidia only offers it's faster cards for the newer PCI-Express x16 slots.
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« Reply #12 on: December 23, 2010, 05:05:12 AM » |
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hey I'm having a problem running games, and i think i need to update. But I'm gettin kinda confused. I'm on 32 bit windows 7 ultimate, amd Turion 64 X2 1.60 GHz, 2.00 GB of RAM, and i tried to figure out my graphics card, but it just says standard VGA. And the thing is, is that i used to be able to play some pretty decent games on this laptop, but now for some reason i can't even play the old school games, like WW2 sniper or anything.
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« Reply #13 on: December 23, 2010, 07:01:41 PM » |
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hey I'm having a problem running games, and i think i need to update. But I'm gettin kinda confused. I'm on 32 bit windows 7 ultimate, amd Turion 64 X2 1.60 GHz, 2.00 GB of RAM, and i tried to figure out my graphics card, but it just says standard VGA. And the thing is, is that i used to be able to play some pretty decent games on this laptop, but now for some reason i can't even play the old school games, like WW2 sniper or anything.
Test out your laptop on the Game-o-Meter site with whatever game you are trying to play. The site will also tell you the exact graphics card you have. http://www.cleartechinfo.com/How-To-Test-PC-Mac-Can-Play-Game-Can-Your-Computer-Run-it |
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