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Think I need a better video card?
Well I just downloaded Vanguard and I'm running everything on the LOWEST possible graphics and I'm still lagging with like 5-8 FPS. I went to Canyourunit.com and I failed the recommended video card. Here are the specs for my PC.
CPU - 2 processors running - AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4600+
CPU Speed- 2.40 GHz Performance Rated at 6.90 GHz
RAM - 1.9 GB
Video Card - NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE (GeForce 6150 LE)
Free space- 108.5 GB
DVD - TSSTcorp CD/DVDW TS-H652L
My computer is maybe a year old and it's just a random hp from best buy (not gaming PC). If I buy I higher video card (someone recommended a Geforce 8800GTS?) will I be able to run games at high FPS with the specs I have now? Or will I have to upgrade everything else on my PC? I don't want to run down my PC cause the card needs a lot of power. I just wanna be able to play recent games without lagging every 2 seconds. Any suggestions? Thanks
If you need any other specs just lemme know.
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Yep you guessed right. The video card is holding that system back when it comes to gaming. Most onboard solutions such as that will share system ram. So in effect, not only is it looking like crap from not having its own dedicated ram, its also drawing resources away from everything else in your system.
Short answer, buy an add in video card.
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Since you already have a NVIDIA GeForce I would stick with the brand. The 8800GTS is by all accounts a good card but if you got the money I'd just figure out the best your comp can handle and get it. Maybe the 9600 or 9800, I'm not sure tbh. I use ATI and the wife uses GeForce so I'm not 100% on the GeForce.
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So I should replace this one I have? Do you have any recommendations? I newegg searched GeForce 9600 and like 40 products came up. They all look like different brands, which one should I get? I'm not trying to break the bank, just get somewhat good performance.
From what I've heard the 9600GT is a good solid card. I personally like EVGA cards, since they have a lifetime warranty on their video cards. I know XFX does this, but I've never used one of their cards.
Currently I have an EVGA 9800GTX, and I have nothing but good things to say about it.
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This one looks good, even has a $30 mir, but as the previous poster said, if you can afford better, its definitely a smart move to pick up a faster card. Not that theres anything wrong with the 9600GT, its just that there are faster cards out now, at a more expensive price point.
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I have the same system being used as an office system. I wouldn't get an 8800GTS since they will be underperforming and overpriced.
Personally, I would recommend the 9600 or 9800 for your system. When looking at 9600's, first you should choose the 9600GT. The other version is an older rebranded card that performs like piss. After you have selected the 9600GT, the next thing is the memory standard. It should be GDDR3. Some brands offer GDDR2 because its cheaper for them to put onto the card. After that, the simplest way to select is to sort by rating, and choose one of the best rated cards. There is a reason they have all those eggs.
For particular brands. I personally like EVGA, Pugit, ASUS, Sapphire, and MSI.
One last note. You will need a new power supply. The particular power supply on that system is something like a 250w. You need a 500w PSU. PC Power and Cooling and OCZ are good brands.
Eh, the ATI HD4670 beats the 9600GT in a few benchmarks doesn't it? I mean.. considering you can get:
GIGABYTE GV-R467D3-512I Radeon HD 4670 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
For only $50 after mail in rebate and it's pretty much equal to a 9600GT (though the benchmarks I just checked on guru3d.com had it beating the 9600GT)... that's pretty damn hard to beat.
A dual-core athlon is capable of using any single GPU setup. Its when its crossfired/sli'd that it will have a problem. As long as the game isn't one of the few CPU intensive games, then it should be alright.
The 9600GT actually does perform better in a couple applications then the HD4670. Its when you are working at higher resolutions or using multi-render effects like Anti-Aliasing that the HD4670 shines over the 9600GT. Considering his northbridge, using a nVidia card is probably for the best.
Oops I was editing my post as you replied, but yes you're right I think I was thinking of the 4830.. after looking at it again, 9600GT is gonna be a better deal
the hd4850 just got a price drop. check it out.
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Not a bad deal. Would personally stick with an Nvidia 8 or 9 series, though. (had a few issues with some ATi cards)
I have a NViida GeFore 8800 GTS video card it one of of the best cards you can get it Plays Fallout 3 on all the higest video settings and no lag problems i would suggest the 8800 or a 9600 both solid cards though apparently the 8800 is better
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Maybe I missed it, but what are your PSU specs, and I am going to assume you have a free PCI-Ex16 slot.
I don't do ATI, so my suggestion would be to get a 9800 GTX+. Looks like the price on these are coming down rather quickly.
A 9800 GT is a decent card for the money, but it is basically a 8800 with a new wrapper.
Only other thing would be to max out your ram. With the price these days, there is really no reason not to.
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I have the exact same specs in my old pc. We might have the same model. Dual slot cards didnt fit mine. I even bought the tiny palit 4850.
Make sure your Case/mobo configuration will "fit" anything bigger than a single slot card. A 7950gt 512 will play this game.
yea the video card really is..thats how my first rig was..I just kept the integrated video and it wasnt good enough. Just to tell you that the rated speed doesnt mean much. Its just about double of the cpu clock speed.
Your comp has good graphics and everything but try chaging your processor in Quad(Triple) becoz' Dual(Double) is slow
I have tried both 8800 and ATI 4850. I tend to recommend ATI.
NVidia 8800 plays out nice for a few months, then I began to encounter the fatal error of blue screen of death, in which I was told the nv64_disp is stuck in an infinite loop. I have checked many websites, this seems to be a persistent problem for many 8800 users, or even 8600 or other nvidia cards. Many solutions were offered online, no official solution from nvidia.
I actually take the card back to the retail shop, and once I told him about the blue screen of death, the retailer takes it back without a blink in the eye, which to me, seems to suggest they know that card is faulty somewhere.
ATI works smoothly so far.
Both ati and nvidia have their fair share of issues...
If your looking for something cheep then a 8800 would be a good choice since they can be seen ~ $100 and they will last you a while expecially since you don't seem to be a gfx whore. Make sure your motherboard has a slot open for the card and that you get a power supply that can handle it.
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