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Video Card Upgrade Question
I upgraded my system recently to an Athlon XP 2500 on an Asus A7N8X Deluxe
mb with 512 mb PC2700 Ram, but I'm still using my 2 yr old Leadtek GForce2 64 mb graphics card. I'm thinking I should upgrade my graphics to something that will match up well to the rest of my system, and I'd appreciate some suggestions. I don't do many games, and the ones I do play are strategy or RPG. Morrowwind is probably most demanding game I have right now, and it runs ok, but a bit slow. I guess I'd hope to pay something like $50 - $100 for a card that would be a noticeable improvement over the one I've got. Does that make sense? Thanks, Jack |
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"Jack Bruss" wrote in message ... I upgraded my system recently to an Athlon XP 2500 on an Asus A7N8X Deluxe mb with 512 mb PC2700 Ram, but I'm still using my 2 yr old Leadtek GForce2 64 mb graphics card. I'm thinking I should upgrade my graphics to something that will match up well to the rest of my system, and I'd appreciate some suggestions. I don't do many games, and the ones I do play are strategy or RPG. Morrowwind is probably most demanding game I have right now, and it runs ok, but a bit slow. I guess I'd hope to pay something like $50 - $100 for a card that would be a noticeable improvement over the one I've got. Does that make sense? Thanks, Jack You're like me. Don't game much, but when you do, strategy or RPG. I'm happy with a GF4 MX series. (I'm sure most gamers will get a laugh out of that) A good upgrade that would fit your budget well would be a 128MB FX5200 card. (there are dozens and dozens of them, take your pick). Range about $60-$80. This is a current low-end card, but quite an improvement over a GF2. Will also handle your games and match the rest of your hardware quite well. -Dave |
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"Jack Bruss" wrote in message ... I upgraded my system recently to an Athlon XP 2500 on an Asus A7N8X Deluxe mb with 512 mb PC2700 Ram, but I'm still using my 2 yr old Leadtek GForce2 64 mb graphics card. I'm thinking I should upgrade my graphics to something that will match up well to the rest of my system, and I'd appreciate some suggestions. I don't do many games, and the ones I do play are strategy or RPG. Morrowwind is probably most demanding game I have right now, and it runs ok, but a bit slow. I guess I'd hope to pay something like $50 - $100 for a card that would be a noticeable improvement over the one I've got. Does that make sense? Used GeForce4 Ti 4200 off eBay. Actually, I've got an excellent one right now I'm going to put up for sale (I have 2 - I for my system, and 1 I bought for my dad's new computer. I take it over there and he doesn't have an AGP slot on his new computer!) Anyway, whoever you buy one from, I can highly recommend that as your best choice. You might be able to find one new under $100, but usually they are over $100 and getting harder to find. |
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"jeffc" wrote in message ... "Jack Bruss" wrote in message ... I upgraded my system recently to an Athlon XP 2500 on an Asus A7N8X Deluxe mb with 512 mb PC2700 Ram, but I'm still using my 2 yr old Leadtek GForce2 64 mb graphics card. I'm thinking I should upgrade my graphics to something that will match up well to the rest of my system, and I'd appreciate some suggestions. I don't do many games, and the ones I do play are strategy or RPG. Morrowwind is probably most demanding game I have right now, and it runs ok, but a bit slow. I guess I'd hope to pay something like $50 - $100 for a card that would be a noticeable improvement over the one I've got. Does that make sense? Used GeForce4 Ti 4200 off eBay. Actually, I've got an excellent one right now I'm going to put up for sale (I have 2 - I for my system, and 1 I bought for my dad's new computer. I take it over there and he doesn't have an AGP slot on his new computer!) Anyway, whoever you buy one from, I can highly recommend that as your best choice. You might be able to find one new under $100, but usually they are over $100 and getting harder to find. I'll second the Ti4200! Got two off eBay for $74/$81 plus shipping. One Gainward Golden Sample and one ASUS V9280. Both with fast DDR RAM and better specs than "average" Ti4200. Excellent choice! FRH |
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