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Sat, 05 November 2005 16:03

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Well i need to get a new video card but i dont know if they will work on my PC. before my brother would do everything now thats hes gone and gave me the PC i wanna upgrade to maybe 64 or 128 mb . the problem thats been stoping me is...
will any video card work on my pc?

cause my pc has this thing where ram can become VC memory...
i currenly have 608ram but i havent found the settings to fix it.

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Re: video card [message #178052 is a reply to message #178044]

Sat, 05 November 2005 16:55

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It's impossible to tell until you give a full list of your computer's specifications.

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Sat, 05 November 2005 17:07

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-CLICK TO ENLARGE-

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i dont know what else to show...
im just looking for a VC card that has about 64 or 128mb
and between the prices of $50-100

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Re: video card [message #178056 is a reply to message #178044]

Sat, 05 November 2005 17:23

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That works.

Well, your CPU is a real bottleneck there. But anyways, assuming your motherboard supports AGP:

For $85: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E168141530 12

It's a pretty good card if you don't want to spend a lot of money. It also has 256mb of video memory.

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Sat, 05 November 2005 19:38

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icedog90 wrote on Sat, 05 November 2005 16:23

That works.

Well, your CPU is a real bottleneck there. But anyways, assuming your motherboard supports AGP:

For $85: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E168141530 12

It's a pretty good card if you don't want to spend a lot of money. It also has 256mb of video memory.

bottleneck what do u mean by that? anyways just what would i need to know cause i live near a walmart and they have lots of video cards.i wanted to get one from there but just what will i need to know so i dont get a wrong one

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Re: video card [message #178070 is a reply to message #178044]

Sat, 05 November 2005 22:35

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Just order it. You'll save yourself $100 and you won't get ripped off. ALL local stores rip you off with video cards. They'll make some shitty card cost $150 when you can order it online for $50. Just order it from that link, it's a Radeon 9600XT.

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Sat, 05 November 2005 22:56

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Do you think these one work
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E168141530 03
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E168141530 08

or this one that i found on ebay Razz

Razz

http://cgi.ebay.com/nVidia-GEFORCE-FX5200-256MB-8X-VIDEO-CAR D-FX-5200-V17_W0QQitemZ8718256702QQcategoryZ40161QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem

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Re: video card [message #178088 is a reply to message #178044]

Sun, 06 November 2005 02:57

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Do either the 9550 you found or the one I found for you. The FX 5200 and 9200SE both suck pretty bad...

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Re: video card [message #178114 is a reply to message #178044]

Sun, 06 November 2005 10:53

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fx5200 will play bf2 if its 8X and the 9550 will to if its 128mb+
and i used a duron 900 with a 6600gt 256mb of memery and it worked fine.

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Re: video card [message #178148 is a reply to message #178044]

Sun, 06 November 2005 15:04

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i just need a video card that is good for renegade.
and have at lease 128 or 256mb

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Re: video card [message #178182 is a reply to message #178044]

Sun, 06 November 2005 18:51

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Here are some Video Cards that should work Well with Renegade:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E168141023 35
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E168141313 07
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E168141331 37
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E168141026 08

Budget frendly and uses a small amount of power. BTW i need to know your budget and more Computer Specs so i can help you out more. Big Ups

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Re: video card [message #178184 is a reply to message #178044]

Sun, 06 November 2005 18:53

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im budget is around 50-100
and what else can i show you that have my comp specs?

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Re: video card [message #178187 is a reply to message #178184]

Sun, 06 November 2005 19:33

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To get extra info go to this site:
http://www.snapfiles.com/screenshots/systemspec.htm

Since none of the system spec programs show power supply specs, I need you to go inside your case and tell me how many watts your power supply is or if you already know you dont have to check inside the case.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E168141640 08
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E168141215 28
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E168141311 99 (this one is a little over the budget but its worth it Thumbs Up

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Re: video card [message #178215 is a reply to message #178044]

Sun, 06 November 2005 22:36

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This is it...

Windows: - Windows XP5.1 (Build 2600)
Internet Explorer: - 6.0.2600.0000
Memory (RAM): - 608 MB
CPU Info: - AMD Duron(tm)
CPU Speed: - 1587.3 MHz
Sound card: - Vinyl AC'97 Audio (WAVE)
Display Adapters: - S3 Graphics ProSavageDDR | NetMeeting driver | RDPDD Chained DD |
Screen Resolution: - 1024 X 768
Network: - Network Present
Network Adapters: - VIA PCI 10/100Mb Fast Ethernet Adapter |
CD / DVD: - D: ATAPI DVD+RW 8X4X12 | E: ATAPI-CDROM-DRIVE-52MAX |
Default Printer: - hp psc 1310 series
COM Ports: - COM3 | COM1 |
LPT Ports: - LPT1
Mouse: - 3 Button Wheel Mouse Present
Hard Disks: - C: 37.3GB |
Hard Disks - Free: - C: 9.4GB |
USB Controllers: - Detected: 3 host controllers.
Firewire (1394): - Not detected
PCMCIA (Laptops): - Not Installed
Manufacturer: - American Megatrends Inc.
Product Make: - Frys
Serial Number: - 00000000
Power Status: - High
BIOS Date: - 01/06/04
Time Zone: - hp psc 1310 series

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Re: video card [message #178220 is a reply to message #178215]

Sun, 06 November 2005 23:09

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These Specs are great for the following cards i have previously posted. If you have a 300 watt or higher power supply, the ATi 9700 Pro will work well on your system, even though its about 10 dollars over the budget that you have, but this card has better performance for the money. Thumbs Up

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Link at previous post, the 3rd link. My apologies for picking newegg, i noticed your from California. Newegg is from California so the shipping will be uber-fast(or there is a wherehouse there or whatever ya call it <_<; ). If you end up buying this card get the cheapest shipping and you will be suprised. Listen

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Re: video card [message #178222 is a reply to message #178044]

Sun, 06 November 2005 23:20

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Not sure why you ignored my information and kept asking...

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Re: video card [message #178223 is a reply to message #178044]

Sun, 06 November 2005 23:31

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can u guys tell me about my video card?
perhaps this is why when i play any game my cpu usage gones to 100% are they related?

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Re: video card [message #178248 is a reply to message #178223]

Mon, 07 November 2005 09:16

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The S3 Graphics ProSavageDDR Gfx if i remember correctly is integrated gfx. Please correct me if im wrong. Usually these type of gfx is poor and offers little performance. The kind of RAM in your system might hinder performance and cause more CPU usage, but that is my 2 cents that I can give you now since im typing this at school right know and i might be being spied on right now. <_<;

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Re: video card [message #178306 is a reply to message #178044]

Mon, 07 November 2005 17:00

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lol i know my video card is crap.
everything else seems good to me expect the VC...

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Re: video card [message #181500 is a reply to message #178044]

Tue, 06 December 2005 03:18

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Wow. S3 integrated; that's not a good sign.
Chances are you have a Dell or an HP; that Duron just makes it too obvious.
You're probably limited to PCI cards; don't even bother looking at AGP.

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Re: video card [message #185170 is a reply to message #178044]

Tue, 10 January 2006 05:21

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You should look in the phone book for computer repair shops, or somesuch. If you need to be thrifty, buy a used card from a local shop. No need in purchasing a new card that is 2002 technology. Plus, it's good to have folks in your area to trade with.

Not all AGP slots are the same.
You live in Cali, home of Silicone Vally!!! They toss video cards in the dumpster for fun. Are you a tree hugger? Is the mountain just North of LA, called the Grapevine?

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Re: video card [message #185208 is a reply to message #178044]

Tue, 10 January 2006 13:33

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The reason why you have 606 ram, is because the integrated gfx is eating all its recourses. You can play Renegade with that DURON but don't think of getting anything special over 12 players, if thats the case and you play games till 20 players or so. Then the FPS will be reasonble any higher then that.. it wil go down to 10. I wouldn't buy a card over 100$ if I were you, just look for a second handed Ti4200 series, or a ATI9600 but don't go with anything new because your cpu will half use the power that the Ti4200 and Ati9600 have. If your going to buy over 100$ then think of a complete overhaul instead, a AMD64 with new mobo & memmory for about 250$ and it will give alot better performance.

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Re: video card [message #185250 is a reply to message #185170]

Tue, 10 January 2006 17:20

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mision08 wrote on Tue, 10 January 2006 04:21

You should look in the phone book for computer repair shops, or somesuch. If you need to be thrifty, buy a used card from a local shop. No need in purchasing a new card that is 2002 technology. Plus, it's good to have folks in your area to trade with.

Not all AGP slots are the same.
You live in Cali, home of Silicone Vally!!! They toss video cards in the dumpster for fun. Are you a tree hugger? Is the mountain just North of LA, called the Grapevine?

He wants a BETTER video card, not a replacement.

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