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Title: Graphic Cards
Post by: JOACH1M on September 18, 2010, 04:28:12 PM
Hey guys I'm lookin to buy graphic cards so i can run all the extra eye candy settings and i don't know which one i should buy? i have a radeon 4350 already on my PC (came with it) and it cant support most of the high resolution stuff i want to. can u post a link so i could see it, i would be appreciated!  :salute
Title: Re: Graphic Cards
Post by: JOACH1M on September 18, 2010, 05:38:55 PM
No suggestions? :( :headscratch:
Title: Re: Graphic Cards
Post by: Lusche on September 18, 2010, 05:41:03 PM
The Hardware Forum might be the best place for that question.

Also we first have to know your configuration: What CPU, what kind slot is available, and how much power your PSU has.
Title: Re: Graphic Cards
Post by: JOACH1M on September 18, 2010, 05:49:42 PM
its a brand new HP cant think of the model ill look in the manual
Title: Re: Graphic Cards
Post by: CAP1 on September 18, 2010, 07:14:10 PM
Hey guys I'm lookin to buy graphic cards so i can run all the extra eye candy settings and i don't know which one i should buy? i have a radeon 4350 already on my PC (came with it) and it cant support most of the high resolution stuff i want to. can u post a link so i could see it, i would be appreciated!  :salute

look in the classified forum here......there's a couple of nice cards for sale in there.

in fact...since i'm such a nice guy........

http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,296870.0.html
Title: Re: Graphic Cards
Post by: Brooke on September 18, 2010, 07:51:25 PM
I always look at the "Best graphics cards for the money" articles on Tom's Hardware:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/graphics-card-geforce-radeon,2646.html
Title: Re: Graphic Cards
Post by: ePIC on September 18, 2010, 10:34:21 PM
I'm using the Radeon 5970 it is a very long card and wont fit into most cases. But most of the 5k series Radeons put out some very nice graphics.

Mine running at resolution of 1920 x 1200 at over 100 fps with 2x anti alasing puts out a stunning picture with all settings turned up water plane skins etc.

if your into the eye candy Ati is the way to go at a reasonable price.

Good luck  :aok
Title: Re: Graphic Cards
Post by: guncrasher on September 18, 2010, 11:47:22 PM
Better open that HP case take a picture and post it along with measurements.  Some good cards might not fit in it or the ps is probably not good enough.


Semp
Title: Re: Graphic Cards
Post by: CAP1 on September 18, 2010, 11:58:19 PM
pm or call tildeath.
Title: Re: Graphic Cards
Post by: zack1234 on September 19, 2010, 03:53:12 AM
How much are thinking of spending?
Kazza has a very good ATi card!
Title: Re: Graphic Cards
Post by: Kazaa on September 19, 2010, 04:04:57 AM
I've got two ATI HD5850's, it's a great card.

One card will run 2048 textures, 4000 smooth shadowing, advanced terrian, relfections. 8x AA, max ground distance and still stay around 70-90 FPS range. But I do have a Core I7 CPU overclocked, which I'm sure helps keep the frames high.

http://www.amd.com/us/products/desktop/graphics/ati-radeon-hd-5000/hd-5850/Pages/ati-radeon-hd-5850-overview.aspx
Title: Re: Graphic Cards
Post by: zack1234 on September 19, 2010, 05:25:02 AM
I have a Ati radeon 4850 which is very nice 60 - 75 fps
Quad core do da! and 4gig ram.

Hurrah! :old:
Title: Re: Graphic Cards
Post by: zack1234 on September 19, 2010, 05:35:14 AM
download AMD overdrive is it straight forward to overclock?
Title: Re: Graphic Cards
Post by: ebfd11 on September 19, 2010, 08:54:10 AM
I have 2 PNY  9800 gtx + for sale, let me know
Title: Re: Graphic Cards
Post by: guncrasher on September 19, 2010, 11:27:12 AM
Post the puter model and picture of how it looks inside.  some brand name comouters have no space inside to add anything.  Also your ps may have to be upgraded, they usually add the cheapest ones they can find.  So basically may be limited in your choices.



Semp
Title: Re: Graphic Cards
Post by: JOACH1M on September 20, 2010, 06:02:17 AM
I'll post it tonight
Title: Re: Graphic Cards
Post by: RTHolmes on September 20, 2010, 06:22:35 AM
I just got a Palit nvid GTS 250 1GB (about $120) runs AH maxed at HD (havent bothered with self shadow tho). mines the E-Green version, whatever that means. cheap, quiet and only requires 450W PSU :aok
Title: Re: Graphic Cards
Post by: zack1234 on September 20, 2010, 07:31:31 AM
Good card needs good monitor :old:
Title: Re: Graphic Cards
Post by: Shuffler on September 20, 2010, 01:55:56 PM
I always look at the "Best graphics cards for the money" articles on Tom's Hardware:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/graphics-card-geforce-radeon,2646.html

^^^ Good info.
Title: Re: Graphic Cards
Post by: RTHolmes on September 20, 2010, 02:19:48 PM
and if you just want to compare scores:

http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/ (http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/)

:aok
Title: Re: Graphic Cards
Post by: Ghastly on September 20, 2010, 02:29:53 PM
and if you just want to compare scores:

http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/ (http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/)

:aok

I like that that site.  I usually use tomshardware, but it's much easier to get a general sense from that site - and then if you really want to know how an SLI/CF solution will place, you can look it up on Tomshardware.

<S>
Title: Re: Graphic Cards
Post by: RTHolmes on September 20, 2010, 02:31:32 PM
yeah thats what I do, passmark is great for a quick comparison before working out which make to buy.
Title: Re: Graphic Cards
Post by: Masherbrum on September 20, 2010, 02:32:52 PM
You will be limited your current power supply and the length of the "new card".  I doubt a 9800GTX+ would fit in that case.  Those are your two factors.
Title: Re: Graphic Cards
Post by: JOACH1M on September 20, 2010, 09:15:53 PM
Thank you guys sooooo much I greatly appreciate all the info I'll look to see what will fit in the place of the old one and have geek squad do it, lol  :salute :salute :banana: :airplane: :cheers: