EntropySink
Entertainment & Artistry => Gaming => Topic started by: A Bit of Fruit on September 29, 2007, 10:25:41 PM
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Does anybody know what kind of video card I will need if I wanna get the Orange Box when it comes out? I really wanna play HL2: Episode 1 and Episode 2 but my graphics card is a shitty geforce4 MX.
Its been 5 years since Ive bought a video card...
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>> DirectX 9 level graphics card
My card works with DirectX 9 (and runs HL2) but im not sure if this means it can also run Ep1 and Ep2
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how do I choose it?
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Nvidia. 128MB min. BFG.
There ya go if it meets those ur golden.
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whats BFG? And is nVidia a good brand to get?
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BFG is a video card company. You want an BFG Nvidia card. The BFG 6800GT's are down to pretty good prices right now and thats a monster upgrade for you
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Looks like BFG is a little pricey for me. What kind of specs should I be looking at for the GPU?
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Anything in the FX series really. I wouldnt go less then say a 256MB 5700 LE tho.
BFG costs a bit more upfront, but its lifetime warranty. My buddy had his 6800GT get zapped two days later we had a brand new one from bfg no questions asked. I love their tech support, and their cards are SOLID. I also like Gigabyte and PNY.
Heres one at a good price. Its a solid card i have used for a few people building on a budget. Performs very well for its class, doesnt get very hot, and handles overclocking and tweaks very well.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814143040
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how about something like this
http://www.i-tech.com.au/products/7141_Gigabyte_GV_NX76G256D_RH_GeForce_7600GS.aspx
remember its in AUD
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I use a BFG 6800 Ultra OC 256MB.
http://www.dealtime.com/xPO-GeForce-6800-Ultra-Overclocked-256-MB-AGP-Graphics-Card
Runs everything I have perfectly well. I tend to be a big fan of Nvidia. ATI is fine as well. I wold strongly suggest you stick with the brand you already have because it creates less of a mess with video drivers. By brand I mean Nvidia or ATI not the sub manufacturer like BFG, Chaintech, Leadtech, etc.
I would also recommend at least 256Mb of memory on the video card.
However this place is always a very good reference. No bias here. Just look up the AGP card you can afford and there ya be.
http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/09/05/the_best_gaming_video_cards_for_the_money/
Would you be good enough to post your PC specs?
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Another card worth looking at (good price too).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133186
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how about something like this
http://www.i-tech.com.au/products/7141_Gigabyte_GV_NX76G256D_RH_GeForce_7600GS.aspx
remember its in AUD
thats pcix, requires a new mobo
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my computer...
Pentium 4 3.0GHz
512 MB of RAM
Gigabyte mobo with onboard sound
Geforce 4 MX 64MB video card
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so looking at Tom's hardware guide, Ive found this as probably my best bet
http://www.sltech.com.au/shop/product_info.php?products_id=11564
Will that work with my mobo/is there any reason why I shouldnt get it?
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or maybe this is better for the money
http://vtechindustries.com.au/vtech/productinfo.php?id=LT-PX7600GS-HD
Is PCI-E a problem? My current one is in my AGP slot, does that mean I MUST buy another AGP video card?
edit: i just realised there was an AGP section of the Tom's Hardware article...sigh
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You must replace it with a AGP card, unless you are ready to change the mobo in which case your basically getting ready to build a new pc. I think the BFG i linked it too will be your best bet. Powerful, affordable, guaranteed for life.
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Yup.
That is why I suggested the AGP cards for ya. Tom's suggests some great AGP solutions, one of which I listed.
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yeah I think i might one of the first two...thanks for the help