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 Jul 22 2008, 08:25 PM
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Computer specs. Antec Plus1000 tower 430 Watt P.S. , An Asus P4P 800 deluxe motherboard, an intel 4 3.2 processor, 1GB . of ram, a 250 gb seagate drive, Xp Pro operating system, |
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Jul 22 2008, 09:13 PM
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How much money do you want to spend? 8800Gt's are now down to around $150 which is a really good card. Also, the 8800GS, which is slower, is down to about $110 and also a $30 mail-in rebate. These are my suggestions for some of the best graphics cards for the money. I don't know how intense the video-editing you do it, but you could probably get something cheaper if all you plan on playing in the future is Tiger Woods 08.
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Jul 24 2008, 07:08 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 2-October 06 Member No.: 88,067 |
Thanks for the suggestion.
I searched for that card and came up with different manufacturers. What is the make that you prefer, if you dont mind me asking. |
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Jul 24 2008, 09:02 PM
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Forum Addict Group: Members Posts: 1,056 Joined: 28-September 06 From: New York Member No.: 87,553 |
The best, in my opinion, is probably EVGA. XFX is second best, followed by MSI and Asus. Other brands usually aren't that bad if you can find a deal on them.
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Jul 25 2008, 12:51 AM
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I'm new to this (still working on finalizing my first build myself), but from what I've heard, at least with NVIDIA, the lower grade cards in the 8000 GT series, such as the 8500 GT by BIOSTAR offer moderate graphics power for a cheap price.
The only thing with my suggestion is that you may need to upgrade your power source by about 100W. Here is the link to this card via newegg: 8500GT This post has been edited by mikerox: Jul 25 2008, 12:57 AM |
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Jul 25 2008, 07:25 AM
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Hi again, I got this email from a dealer that I purchased some things from when I built my computer, a few years ago.
 I was wondering if I could put in this card http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku...mp;promoid=1015 I am getting to that age where some things are getting confusing. lol If not can you please look at the sale list and advise me again on a card. if you dont mind, sorry for being a pest. and thanks for all your help. almost forgot the site. http://www.ncix.com/promo/promosale.php?webid=xmasjuly08 |
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Jul 25 2008, 09:07 AM
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QUOTE(caveanimal @ Jul 25 2008, 08:25 AM)  Hi again, I got this email from a dealer that I purchased some things from when I built my computer, a few years ago. I was wondering if I could put in this card http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku...mp;promoid=1015 I am getting to that age where some things are getting confusing. lol If not can you please look at the sale list and advise me again on a card. if you dont mind, sorry for being a pest. and thanks for all your help. almost forgot the site. http://www.ncix.com/promo/promosale.php?webid=xmasjuly08 Personally, I think you'll do just fine with that card. Similar to the one I suggested...only with more onboard RAM, and more awesome looking.
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Jul 25 2008, 04:10 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 2-October 06 Member No.: 88,067 |
Thanks for the help
just ordered it hope it fits okay.
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