Sonu Posted February 14, 2006 CID Share Posted February 14, 2006 Ok, I have a old computer and I am thinking about upgrading the ram to 512 MB SDRam and buy a PCI graphics card, FX5500 (not the real one it is made by a different company) you can find it at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814143032 My computer specs are, P3 933 MHz 384 SDRam 60 GB Hard Drive No AGP and PCI-E slots 250 Watt Power Supply If i get the graphics card, my friend said it will not be able to work to its max because i have a slow processor, do you think i should just get a new computer or just upgrade this computer. I do not mind the speed of it right now, it runs very nicely but just not in video games. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11258-if-you-know-a-lot-about-graphics-cards-and-that-area-help-me-here/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
amc11890 Posted February 14, 2006 CID Share Posted February 14, 2006 get a new computer , that processor is way to slow for gaming Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11258-if-you-know-a-lot-about-graphics-cards-and-that-area-help-me-here/#findComment-118076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAINMAKA Posted February 14, 2006 CID Share Posted February 14, 2006 by the time you upgrade you could put that money towards a new computer Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11258-if-you-know-a-lot-about-graphics-cards-and-that-area-help-me-here/#findComment-118082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimmer Posted February 14, 2006 CID Share Posted February 14, 2006 Save the money! PCI isnt going to run at full speed.. I would instead turn it into a file server or donate it. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11258-if-you-know-a-lot-about-graphics-cards-and-that-area-help-me-here/#findComment-118087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted February 14, 2006 CID Share Posted February 14, 2006 Ok, I have a old computer and I am thinking about upgrading the ram to 512 MB SDRam and buy a PCI graphics card, FX5500 (not the real one it is made by a different company) you can find it at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814143032 My computer specs are, P3 933 MHz 384 SDRam 60 GB Hard Drive No AGP and PCI-E slots 250 Watt Power Supply If i get the graphics card, my friend said it will not be able to work to its max because i have a slow processor, do you think i should just get a new computer or just upgrade this computer. I do not mind the speed of it right now, it runs very nicely but just not in video games. just get a new computer. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11258-if-you-know-a-lot-about-graphics-cards-and-that-area-help-me-here/#findComment-118094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkandra Posted February 14, 2006 CID Share Posted February 14, 2006 Ok, I have a old computer and I am thinking about upgrading the ram to 512 MB SDRam and buy a PCI graphics card, FX5500 (not the real one it is made by a different company) you can find it at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814143032 My computer specs are, P3 933 MHz 384 SDRam 60 GB Hard Drive No AGP and PCI-E slots 250 Watt Power Supply If i get the graphics card, my friend said it will not be able to work to its max because i have a slow processor, do you think i should just get a new computer or just upgrade this computer. I do not mind the speed of it right now, it runs very nicely but just not in video games. It would be better if you had a new one. But you could build one that you could appreciate. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11258-if-you-know-a-lot-about-graphics-cards-and-that-area-help-me-here/#findComment-118098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
project51 Posted February 14, 2006 CID Share Posted February 14, 2006 or get X360 Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11258-if-you-know-a-lot-about-graphics-cards-and-that-area-help-me-here/#findComment-118100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingzero2309 Posted February 14, 2006 CID Share Posted February 14, 2006 Ok, I have a old computer and I am thinking about upgrading the ram to 512 MB SDRam and buy a PCI graphics card, FX5500 (not the real one it is made by a different company) you can find it at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814143032 My computer specs are, P3 933 MHz 384 SDRam 60 GB Hard Drive No AGP and PCI-E slots 250 Watt Power Supply If i get the graphics card, my friend said it will not be able to work to its max because i have a slow processor, do you think i should just get a new computer or just upgrade this computer. I do not mind the speed of it right now, it runs very nicely but just not in video games. yeah...get a new one...sorry to say, but most likely even one of those cheapo $500 dells would leave you with a better experience Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11258-if-you-know-a-lot-about-graphics-cards-and-that-area-help-me-here/#findComment-118101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonu Posted February 14, 2006 Author CID Share Posted February 14, 2006 im not going to get a dell or any cheap computer i found this good one for $650 its one of those athlon 64 x2 dual core 3800+ with 1 gig sdram and it has a pci-e x16 slot that i might go for... Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11258-if-you-know-a-lot-about-graphics-cards-and-that-area-help-me-here/#findComment-118105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
amc11890 Posted February 14, 2006 CID Share Posted February 14, 2006 im not going to get a dell or any cheap computer i found this good one for $650 its one of those athlon 64 x2 dual core 3800+ with 1 gig sdram and it has a pci-e x16 slot that i might go for... sounds like a good deal to me Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11258-if-you-know-a-lot-about-graphics-cards-and-that-area-help-me-here/#findComment-118108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAINMAKA Posted February 14, 2006 CID Share Posted February 14, 2006 im not going to get a dell or any cheap computer i found this good one for $650 its one of those athlon 64 x2 dual core 3800+ with 1 gig sdram and it has a pci-e x16 slot that i might go for... ooo send me a link to that deal Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11258-if-you-know-a-lot-about-graphics-cards-and-that-area-help-me-here/#findComment-118126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonu Posted February 14, 2006 Author CID Share Posted February 14, 2006 i cant its at CIRCUITCITY and the only one isnt the right one go to ur nearest circuitcity BY end of this week and look for a ACER computer and it will bwe athlon 64 3500+ but there is a 130 $ upgrade Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/11258-if-you-know-a-lot-about-graphics-cards-and-that-area-help-me-here/#findComment-118261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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