phantom113 Posted June 23, 2005 CID Share Posted June 23, 2005 I am looking to get a new video card(currently i have an NVIDIA GeForce 4 MX420). The computer is about 2.5 years old so it definitely does not have PCI-E cards. I was wondering whether I should go for the ATI X850 for AGP or PCI-E. Would my computer even support AGP 4x/8x? Also would the NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX with SLi be better? If you need more information about my computer I'll be happy to find it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTB Posted June 23, 2005 CID Share Posted June 23, 2005 If you want to know your maximum AGP speed you'll need a program like Everest or SiSoft Sandra. The difference between 4x and 8x is minimal, so don't worry about that. Your computer will most likely support 4x, and I advice a GF660GT, as that card should be able to max out your computer. An X850 is complete overkill for 2.5 year old computers, that money is better spent elsewehere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
organ_shifter Posted June 23, 2005 CID Share Posted June 23, 2005 Also would the NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX with SLi be better? If you need more information about my computer I'll be happy to find it for you. You would have to upgrade your motherboard to use that card as SLI technology is dual graphics cards on 1 board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbaker397 Posted June 23, 2005 CID Share Posted June 23, 2005 would go with one of the 6600 series cards if i were you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humorman Posted June 23, 2005 CID Share Posted June 23, 2005 I would probably go with a 6800 nvidia card! That is what I have and my pc is pretty old! I think at least a year not sure time flys to fast lol! But the 6800=ATI X800 and the 6800gt= X800pro or something like that so it is a good card I have one thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom113 Posted June 24, 2005 Author CID Share Posted June 24, 2005 yes I know I have to upgrade my motherboard for SLi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepnklown Posted June 24, 2005 CID Share Posted June 24, 2005 I think this would be easier if you would to post your motherboard if known (or the system brand and model) and some system specs. Price range and what you are going to do with this upgrade might also help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom113 Posted June 24, 2005 Author CID Share Posted June 24, 2005 alright uh I have no idea the brand of the motherboard or model sorry. my comp is an Intel Pentium 4 2.4 gHz, 256MB RAM(Will be upgraded to 2 gigs), 80 gig HD, dvd r drive, cd r/rw drive, dont know what else you want thought that was the basics so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom113 Posted June 24, 2005 Author CID Share Posted June 24, 2005 also I have a LOT of money to do stuff with, although I'm not going to be able to get a new comp. this is mainly for gaming(CS:S, FEAR etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTB Posted June 24, 2005 CID Share Posted June 24, 2005 Depends on how much money you can spend on a new gaming machine. For about 700 euro you can get one that beats your current machine by quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeme Posted June 24, 2005 CID Share Posted June 24, 2005 man wish the states used the euro, so much more worth the the USD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bent240LV Posted June 25, 2005 CID Share Posted June 25, 2005 i just bought a 6600gt and i like it a lot. You seem to have about the same situation as i do as far as computer specs go so i would recomend the 6600gt i bought one from newegg.com it was $164.00 USD and has a $15usd rebate so it was a good deal and it is from EVGA. Those more expensive cards will be overkill like mentioned before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeme Posted June 25, 2005 CID Share Posted June 25, 2005 anything more then that card, or really even the Nvidia Geforce 4 ti 4600 would be like "Putting nos in a pinto". with the machine u r workin with. like, putting ultra low profile tires on an 18 wheeler. like, putting saddlebags on a katana. like, putting kind bud, in a blunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom113 Posted June 26, 2005 Author CID Share Posted June 26, 2005 thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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