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  1. 04-01-2008 08:36 PM #1
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    Default Graphics card for games.

    Hi i am playing Command and Conquer Tiberium Wars but it is running a bit slow and i think it is because of my graphics card. I am using:
    ATI Radeon Xpress 1100 Xpress Series
    75Hz
    32 bit

    My processor is 3.46GHz Intel Celeron D,
    1x 1Gb DDR2 533
    1x 512Mb DDR2 533


    Can anybody recommend a good graphics cards that will work well with my system for about £100 or less.
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    Default Re: Graphics card for games.

    SAPPHIRE X1550PCIE512 RADEON X1550 512MB PCI-E


    * ATI Radeon X1550 Chipset
    * 512MB DDR2 Memory
    * PCI-E x16 Interface
    * DVI-I, VGA, S-Video Out

    * Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Support
    * OpenGL 2.0 Support
    * Windows Vista Ready
    Will this card run with my PC, even if i only have PCI?
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  3. 04-01-2008 09:43 PM #3
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    Default Re: Graphics card for games.

    That is a PCI-Ex card, and you said you have only got PCI slots. Pretty much what you need to do is upgrade your motherboard to one that will accept your proc and also has a pci-ex slot.
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    Default Re: Graphics card for games.

    ok, does anybody know a good PCI card that is good for gaming?
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    Default Re: Graphics card for games.

    i think you will find it hard to get a pci card now as no one wants them. your best bets would be to go for a cheap motherbord that supports pci-e like gazaway said anything like dabs.com - Gigabyte S775 Intel 945P ATX GLAN Audio (GA 945P S3)
    then buy a cheap graphics card like
    dabs.com - Sapphire Technology Radeon X1650Pro 512MB DDR2 PCIE Dual DVI (11090-03-20)
    im not sure of your budget but this will support both your proccessor and ram i belive.
    Pentium D 945 3.4ghz
    4CoreDual-VSTA
    2GB DDR2 667 RAM
    ATI Saphire X1950 pro Pci-E
    Antec 900
    NeoPower 650W Blue
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    I dont really know alot about motherboards/graphics cards, ect but i believe you get what you pay for. Will a cheap motherboard/graphics card be capable to deal with the requirements of todays games?
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    Default Re: Graphics card for games.

    I have just been looking for a motherboard and graphics card and these are what i have found:

    SAPPHIRE 2400XT256 RADEON HD2400XT 256MB PCI-E GRAPHICS CARD

    * ATI Radeon HD2400XT Chipset
    * 256MB GDDR3 Memory
    * PCI-E x16 Interface
    * Dual DVI / HDTV Outputs
    * Microsoft DirectX 10.0 Support
    * OpenGL 2.0 Support
    * Windows Vista Ready

    ECS - 945G-M3 3.0 LGA775 MATX MOTHERBOARD

    * Socket LGA775
    * Pentium 4/D, Core2Duo/Extreme, Celeron D
    * Intel 945G / ICH7 Chipset
    * Dual Channel DDR2 Memory
    * MATX Form Factor
    * PCIEx16(1), PCIEx1(1), PCI(2)
    * Onboard Graphics, Audio and LAN
    * Support for 2 PATA Devices
    * Support for 4 SATA II Devices
    * 4x External USB 2.0 Ports

    Will these work well with my processor etc....
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    Default Re: Graphics card for games.

    Any Motherboard with a LGA775 will work with your Processor and and any pci-e cards should work with a pci-e motherboard. the only thing you have to watch for is make sure it takes the same ram. or its cheap and you can buy new stuff.
    Pentium D 945 3.4ghz
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    2GB DDR2 667 RAM
    ATI Saphire X1950 pro Pci-E
    Antec 900
    NeoPower 650W Blue
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    Default Re: Graphics card for games.

    Thanks for the advice
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    well i can sugeest u this grapic card for play games sapphire radeon 9250 128mb pci.....
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    Default Re: Graphics card for games.

    I got a GeForce 8400 GS 256mb i found that my motherboard does take PCI-E
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    Oh no.. you got the 8400 GS?.. O well, I guess you will live and learn lol. That card is bunk, but if it works for you that's great.
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    Default Re: Graphics card for games.

    I think you might be right, i haven't really seen an improvement with this card i might be able to take it back and get a better one.
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