Graphics card for games.

[Sn1P3R]

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.

 

[Sn1P3R]

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?

 

[gazaway]

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.

 

[Sn1P3R]

ok, does anybody know a good PCI card that is good for gaming?

 

[cloud17]

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.

 

[Sn1P3R]

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?

 

[Sn1P3R]

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....

 

[cloud17]

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.

 

[Sn1P3R]

Thanks for the advice :D

 

[addy999]

well i can sugeest u this grapic card for play games sapphire radeon 9250 128mb pci.....

 

[Sn1P3R]

I got a GeForce 8400 GS 256mb i found that my motherboard does take PCI-E

 

[gazaway]

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.

 

[Sn1P3R]

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.