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what do u guys think about this card?

CSpwnerCSpwner Member Posts: 7
in Vanguard: Saga of Heroes

Hello everyone

im going to be playing vanguard once it is released but i want to do a few upgrades before i play. I just got a custom made computer, 160g HD, 2.3gh processor, and 1 gig of ram. I am going to be receiving another gig of ram, but my main question is, what do u think about the card im gonna be buying?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814141036

any input would be nice.

thanks

Comments

  • YukkioneYukkione Member Posts: 618
    This card has passive cooling and may give you heat problems. Also alittle  under powered for Vanguard. I would suggest going for a better card if it's in your budget. At least one with an active fan/heat sink.
  • KraptorKraptor Member Posts: 359
    The cooling is fine, the card doesnt generate that much heat so no need fot actieve cooling. Though the performacne will be a bit low for Vanguard. It will be playable but on low res and low settings.
  • YukkioneYukkione Member Posts: 618
    Originally posted by Kraptor

    The cooling is fine, the card doesnt generate that much heat so no need fot actieve cooling. Though the performacne will be a bit low for Vanguard. It will be playable but on low res and low settings.
    Actually the people commenting on the new egg site say the card gets over 100 degrees. This is a problem for stability with a game like vanguard and the lifespan of the card itself.
  • CSpwnerCSpwner Member Posts: 7
    well i think ill be ok with the new card and more ram, this computer is brand new custom built, it runs awesome, and CS runs insane. Im also going to take it to my local computer store to have my new card and memory OC'd. will the OC'ing help out?
  • KraptorKraptor Member Posts: 359

     

    Hehe, you were right...they do say that it gets hot. I thought budget cards nowadays run pretty cool like in the old days, oh well..:)

    Originally posted by Yukkione

    Originally posted by Kraptor

    The cooling is fine, the card doesnt generate that much heat so no need fot actieve cooling. Though the performacne will be a bit low for Vanguard. It will be playable but on low res and low settings.
    Actually the people commenting on the new egg site say the card gets over 100 degrees. This is a problem for stability with a game like vanguard and the lifespan of the card itself.
  • Zephyn02Zephyn02 Member Posts: 148

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814122002

    This might be a better choice and its in the same ballpark price range.

     

  • braamerbraamer Member UncommonPosts: 88
    Originally posted by CSpwner

    well i think ill be ok with the new card and more ram, this computer is brand new custom built, it runs awesome, and CS runs insane. Im also going to take it to my local computer store to have my new card and memory OC'd. will the OC'ing help out?
    That video card is just not the best choice you can make. And since it's passively cooled, you aren't going to be able to OC it much, if at all.
  • psydexpsydex Member Posts: 187
    CS - Spend the extra money and get a http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130017 . If you end up buying the card you linked, you'll only be upgrading it within a month after being frustrated with it. It runs hot and doesn't have the power. The 7600GT is a wicked awesome card for the price. It's almost twice as fast as the 7300GT as it comes out of the box overclocked. Good luck.
  • YukkioneYukkione Member Posts: 618
    Originally posted by CSpwner

    well i think ill be ok with the new card and more ram, this computer is brand new custom built, it runs awesome, and CS runs insane. Im also going to take it to my local computer store to have my new card and memory OC'd. will the OC'ing help out?
    Instead of paying someone to OC your PC, put that money into a better vid card. The built in Nvidia OC utility will auto find the "best" frequencys. Also over clocking your PC as far as the cpu and mem speed is pretty easy. many of the MB manufacturers ship their boards with a utility to do just that. Gigabyte is one of those. If not doing it in the bios is pretty simple. Lots of guides out there to teach you how to do this. Good luck to ya.
  • trozyxxxtrozyxxx Member UncommonPosts: 249

    Iv got the little brother of that card (7300 LE) its a bit noisy, fan whines sometimes.

    When I read the post title I thought you had found a good diplomicy card ... I been playing too much :(

  • CSpwnerCSpwner Member Posts: 7

    thanks for all the great input, i will be deciding on which card to get as im going to bump up my spending money a bit so i dont have to upgrade in a month. But the advice was great thanks all.

  • CSpwnerCSpwner Member Posts: 7

    ok all, i think i finally decided.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130073

    although its not necessary that i let everyone know, i just think its a nice card.

     

  • braamerbraamer Member UncommonPosts: 88
    Originally posted by CSpwner


    ok all, i think i finally decided.
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130073
    although its not necessary that i let everyone know, i just think its a nice card.
     
    That is a much better choice. Those 7600GTs offer great bang-for-the-buck.
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    Would a NVIDIA 7800 GTX 512 MB Ram a good choice?
  • IloveUSarahIloveUSarah Member Posts: 40
    I wouldn't recommend a card less than 7600gt for this game

    Water, the best medicine!

  • IloveUSarahIloveUSarah Member Posts: 40
    Originally posted by Acephalia

    Would a NVIDIA 7800 GTX 512 MB Ram a good choice?
    yes that would be alot better. that card will give you a nice fps boost

    Water, the best medicine!

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