Futurama Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 My comp's pretty up to date because I have to keep it up to date for working with - 4gb Ram installed (3gb running,) AMD Athlon Dual Core 6400+, M-Audio 2496 Soundcard, 500w PSU.Currenty have a 512mb ATI Radeon x1550, which isn't enough to run most games. I'm looking to spend around about 80 quid tops, preferably from Ebuyer or Overclockers. I basically want something that can run CoD4, Dragon Age, Oblivion and Fallout, etc to a decent standard - above minimum graphics. I'm running a single 19" LCD. Any suggestions? I've been recommended a card from the Nvidia 9800 bunch but getting a second opinion, naturally. :) Had a look at this... http://www.ebuyer.com/product/173760 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJoe Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 ATI 4850 - 90£: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/164593Much better than the (8800) 9800gt. Assuming you have pci-e. But before you order... Give us the specs of your psu. Just because it says 500w doesn't mean it delivers that amount. Brand+model name would be great. J'adore aussi le sexe et les snuff moviesJe trouve que ce sont des purs moments de vieJe ne me reconnais plus dans les gensJe suis juste un cas désespérantEt comme personne ne viendra me réclamerJe terminerai comme un objet retrouvé Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futurama Posted December 26, 2009 Author Share Posted December 26, 2009 Aint got a sodding clue, got it from PC World. I'm running at about 300w anyway so have plenty of extra room.Yup, I got PCI-E, only one slot but that's what my current graphics card is using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJoe Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Look around for the receipt or open up the case and check what it says on your psu. I can't guarantee anything if i don't know what your psu is. J'adore aussi le sexe et les snuff moviesJe trouve que ce sont des purs moments de vieJe ne me reconnais plus dans les gensJe suis juste un cas désespérantEt comme personne ne viendra me réclamerJe terminerai comme un objet retrouvé Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbrideau Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 9800GT is a good choice yeah and you won't have trouble with the drivers like Ati people have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJoe Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Lol, differs 3 quid and the performance difference is really big. Even if you don't like ATI (for whatever reason), choosing the 9800gt isn't the smart choice. The GTS 250 which is equal to 4850 is about 100£, so it's a step up in price. J'adore aussi le sexe et les snuff moviesJe trouve que ce sont des purs moments de vieJe ne me reconnais plus dans les gensJe suis juste un cas désespérantEt comme personne ne viendra me réclamerJe terminerai comme un objet retrouvé Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futurama Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 I'm gonna level with you, I'm not that fussed because I don't play computer games much. My computer will take it, it's a music workstation so it's stripped and optimized. :mrgreen: This is my psu; http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1015220333.1261920211@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccdjadejehjkdlmcflgceggdhhmdfog.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=621585&category_oid=-28017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJoe Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 If this is the one: http://jeantech.com/500.htmIt should work. I can't guarantee anything, never heard of the brand nor have i read a review about a product from that company. <- This is why i'm hesitent. Since i don't know how well made the product is.It probably will work, but i can't guarantee how healthy it will be for your psu. J'adore aussi le sexe et les snuff moviesJe trouve que ce sont des purs moments de vieJe ne me reconnais plus dans les gensJe suis juste un cas désespérantEt comme personne ne viendra me réclamerJe terminerai comme un objet retrouvé Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbrideau Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 If this is the one: http://jeantech.com/500.htmIt should work. I can't guarantee anything, never heard of the brand nor have i read a review about a product from that company. <- This is why i'm hesitent. Since i don't know how well made the product is.It probably will work, but i can't guarantee how healthy it will be for your psu.It's pretty low on the 12V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJoe Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 If this is the one: http://jeantech.com/500.htmIt should work. I can't guarantee anything, never heard of the brand nor have i read a review about a product from that company. <- This is why i'm hesitent. Since i don't know how well made the product is.It probably will work, but i can't guarantee how healthy it will be for your psu.It's pretty low on the 12VYep, very true. I would prefer seeing a single 30amp rail. J'adore aussi le sexe et les snuff moviesJe trouve que ce sont des purs moments de vieJe ne me reconnais plus dans les gensJe suis juste un cas désespérantEt comme personne ne viendra me réclamerJe terminerai comme un objet retrouvé Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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