new graphics card

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by farmer, Jan 3, 2006.

  1. farmer

    farmer Byte Poster

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    hi all currently runnin a ati rage 128 pro card
    i have aquired a foxconn socket754 mobo and a sempron 2600+
    cpu as i am still unemployed i have only about 60 quid to play with and want to play some older games whats the best card for that sort of cash
     
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  2. Boycie
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    Hi Farmer,

    When it comes to graphics i always go with ATI. Have a look on ebay to see if you can grab a bargain or try savatore
    Let us know what you decide on or if you need any help installing it.
     
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  3. elli5on

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    I agree, i always go with ati, i have recently bought an ati radeon x700 for £70.... not the best graphics in the world, but it plays battlefield 2, f.e.a.r etc etc.... bearing in mind this is a pci-express card, im prosuming you have slots for the pci express as well??

    even an ati radeon x600 pro would work wonders for you...... bye it online at pc world for £69.99 :biggrin

    good luck

    craig
     
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  4. binbox

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    Try ebuyer Falmer always some good cards on offer there, another good place is Computer Fairs, I picked up a Sapphire 9550 for just over £20 never had any problems (FEAR/DOOM3/HL2)

    HAPPY HUNTING
     
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  5. Arroryn

    Arroryn we're all dooooooomed Moderator

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  6. Veteran's son

    Veteran's son Megabyte Poster

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    I agree with your choice of graphics card, Boyce! :)
     
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  7. farmer

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    agp only sorry for lack of info inoriginal post


    by the way thanks for the replys guys
     
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  8. Jellyman_4eva

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    Well if you are really looking to save money and if you are playing older as in DirectX 8 games then may I suggest you take a look at a GeForce Ti4600...

    Was once the daddy of cards, but probably can be found very cheap on ebay....

    Check out the reviews on google...

    LOL
     
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  9. farmer

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    thanks again guy`s for all the replys
    got my self a raedon 9550 card and seems to be a prety good card for the money £35 new from a local shop
     
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