Going to update my computer... need suggestions!
02-02-2006, 05:06 AM
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Going to update my computer... need suggestions!
I'm planning on playing next gen games such as Oblivion.
Here are the games requirements:
My current gaming computer is:
* AMD 64 3000+ (754)
* 1024 megs of RAM (PC3200)
* Radeon 9800 Pro
Not bad considering its over 2 years old.
Now, I'd like to keep the price capped around 700. I'm planning on replacing the motherboard with a 939 processor. Hoping to score a dual core somewhere around 3700 or 3800+.
The BIG issue however is a graphics card. I like ATI's hardware but their drivers suck. I'm open to an Nvidia card. So.. if you have recommendations please let me know.
Cliffnotes! I need advice mostly on a graphics card. Either ATI or Nvidia. PCI express please.
Here are the games requirements:
Recommended:
* 3 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor
* 1 GB System RAM
* ATI X800 series, Nvidia GeForce 6800 series, or higher video card
Minimum System Requirements:
* Windows XP
* 512MB System RAM
* 2 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor
* 128MB Direct3D compatible video card
* and DirectX 9.0 compatible driver;
* 8x DVD-ROM drive
* 4.6 GB free hard disk space
* DirectX 9.0c (included)
* DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card
* Keyboard, Mouse
Supported Video Card Chipsets:
* ATI X1800 series
* ATI X1300 series
* ATI X850 series
* ATI x800 series
* ATI x700 series
* ATI x600 series
* ATI Radeon 9800 series
* ATI Radeon 9700 series
* ATI Radeon 9600 series
* ATI Radeon 9500 series
* ATI Radeon 9000 series
* NVIDIA Geforce 7800 series
* NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series
* NVIDIA GeForce FX series
* 3 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor
* 1 GB System RAM
* ATI X800 series, Nvidia GeForce 6800 series, or higher video card
Minimum System Requirements:
* Windows XP
* 512MB System RAM
* 2 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor
* 128MB Direct3D compatible video card
* and DirectX 9.0 compatible driver;
* 8x DVD-ROM drive
* 4.6 GB free hard disk space
* DirectX 9.0c (included)
* DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card
* Keyboard, Mouse
Supported Video Card Chipsets:
* ATI X1800 series
* ATI X1300 series
* ATI X850 series
* ATI x800 series
* ATI x700 series
* ATI x600 series
* ATI Radeon 9800 series
* ATI Radeon 9700 series
* ATI Radeon 9600 series
* ATI Radeon 9500 series
* ATI Radeon 9000 series
* NVIDIA Geforce 7800 series
* NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series
* NVIDIA GeForce FX series
* AMD 64 3000+ (754)
* 1024 megs of RAM (PC3200)
* Radeon 9800 Pro
Not bad considering its over 2 years old.
Now, I'd like to keep the price capped around 700. I'm planning on replacing the motherboard with a 939 processor. Hoping to score a dual core somewhere around 3700 or 3800+.
The BIG issue however is a graphics card. I like ATI's hardware but their drivers suck. I'm open to an Nvidia card. So.. if you have recommendations please let me know.
Cliffnotes! I need advice mostly on a graphics card. Either ATI or Nvidia. PCI express please.
02-02-2006, 07:58 AM
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Suzuka Master
I'm going throught the same thing with video cards but I think I'm just going to splurge and get the best.
ATI 1900 XTX - 512 MB $599.00
With your price cap, you may be best off going with a Nvidia 7800 GT- 256mb.
ATI 1900 XTX - 512 MB $599.00
With your price cap, you may be best off going with a Nvidia 7800 GT- 256mb.
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