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vid card [message #212382] Tue, 08 August 2006 22:21 Go to next message
superj69 is currently offline  superj69
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ok i have 2 questions
what is the diff between a video card and a graphics card

and what is a good video card for a decent price. like i dont even kno what to look for i was just wanting to kno if anyone knew a good video card for a good price prefereably under $200
Re: vid card [message #212388 is a reply to message #212382] Tue, 08 August 2006 23:16 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Both a video card and a graphics card are exactly the same thing, just two names for it. I can find a video card for you around that price but I can't really right now. I know someone else will help you though (and hopefully won't find something crappy).
Re: vid card [message #212392 is a reply to message #212382] Tue, 08 August 2006 23:40 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I need more info before I can really suggest something.

Do you have a PCI-E Slot or an AGP slot?

What wattage is your power supply? If you don't know take the side off your case and look for a sticker on the power supply.

Do you favor ATI or NVIDIA?

With that info we should be able to make a better suggestion for you.


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Re: vid card [message #212453 is a reply to message #212382] Wed, 09 August 2006 11:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Yeah, what Doitle said. When I made my post I wasn't actually home but at someone else's house.
Re: vid card [message #212849 is a reply to message #212382] Fri, 11 August 2006 21:36 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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uhhh nvidia is good, its a pci,and i believe that my comp is 450 watts.
srry it took me so long to post ive been kinda busy lately
Re: vid card [message #212856 is a reply to message #212382] Fri, 11 August 2006 22:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Order=PRICED&a mp;Page=1&Nty=1&N=2010380048+1069609641+4017&Sub mit=ENE&SubCategory=48

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Re: vid card [message #212857 is a reply to message #212382] Fri, 11 August 2006 22:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I think he meant PCI, not PCI express.
Re: vid card [message #212859 is a reply to message #212382] Fri, 11 August 2006 23:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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450 Watt power supply is pretty big for a system without a PCI-E slot.

Do you have PCI-E or PCI? Do you have an AGP slot? Depending on which of the three you have, you'll get different cards.


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Re: vid card [message #213368 is a reply to message #212382] Tue, 15 August 2006 09:39 Go to previous message
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32bit PCI sucks for decent games, it can barely do renegade on high settings.

I would have gone with AGP or PCI-e but my motherboard only supports PCI. Can't wait till i get the new stuff. Big Ups
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