Author Topic: PCI Express, wait to upgrade or not? (Read 670 times)

Skuzzy · « **Reply #15 on:** July 02, 2004, 04:32:58 PM »

Oh no, you could nor would never use PCI-X for graphics. PCI-X is great for all other I/O though.

AGP needs to be replaced/updated, but PCI-E is really not the replacment I would have liked to seen.

Kev367th · « **Reply #16 on:** July 03, 2004, 03:42:33 AM »

Think Siaf__csf is getting confused between PCI-E and PCI-X.
But ypu Skuzzy not really what I would of liked, but at least it's a step the right way hopefully.
By the way AH2 runs real smooth on XP64. Take a slight FPS hit because drivers are not mature yet.

DipStick · « **Reply #17 on:** July 03, 2004, 09:23:18 PM »

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Originally posted by FOGOLD
Half Life 2. When?

My kid '13' said it's out already, haven't checked... He's usually right though.

PS... My P3-1gig 9700 pro runs Halo smooth as can be.

SunKing · « **Reply #18 on:** July 03, 2004, 09:38:59 PM »

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Originally posted by DipStick
My kid '13' said it's out already, haven't checked... He's usually right though.

PS... My P3-1gig 9700 pro runs Halo smooth as can be.

Not yet , just pirated versions all over the IRCs most likely containing, trojans,viruses,ect..

So Skuzzy, I was waiting for the PCI-E cards and mobos to hit the scene too. Since you've been keeping up on hardware, when do you suggest is a good time to upgrade to the 64bit scene? I was hoping for some competive pricing this fall when more companiess release 64bit boards.

AWMac · « **Reply #19 on:** July 03, 2004, 09:45:45 PM »

Skuzzy...Hey I'm trying to upgrade enuff to play in AH2.
Any suggesstions? I have a PNY GeForce FX 5200 Ultra...
I just need a good idea on a MuthaBored and Processor..

any recommendations?

MacMAW

Kev367th · « **Reply #20 on:** July 04, 2004, 01:40:19 AM »

AWMac, you can't go wrong with an Asus/MSI/Gigabyte board and an Athlon 64. Just make sure to get a socket 939 version not a socket 754.