Videocards.. which to buy and whatnot.. simply videocards!

neoian1277 · Post by **neoian1277** » 20 Jan 2007, 18:00

I was planing on getting a Leadtek GeForce PX7950GT and i was wondering about the cpu which would be be the best out of these three, Intel Pentium 3.06 GHz processor 524, Athlon 64 X2 3800+, Athlon 64 4200+

BrontoX · Post by **BrontoX** » 20 Jan 2007, 18:22

The Athlon 64 X2 3800+ is the best cuz it's dual core but the Pentium is also good now it depends on your budget

neoian1277 · Post by **neoian1277** » 20 Jan 2007, 21:53

The AMD is actually cheaper than the Intel cpu so i guess its the 3800+,thx for the info

Abrams · Post by **Abrams** » 21 Jan 2007, 00:40

Pentium D also dual core btw. Just based on basicly same techology as regular cpus.

NFSBLUECIVIC · Post by **NFSBLUECIVIC** » 21 Jan 2007, 02:52

ya id go with the AMD, i got one like that except myne is the 4400.

Carcrazy · Post by **Carcrazy** » 21 Jan 2007, 07:50

I wish i could affford a dual core, I've known people with the X2 an dthey said it was really fast, that would be my choise

Jmac- · Post by **Jmac-** » 21 Jan 2007, 13:55

neoian1277 wrote:I was planing on getting a Leadtek GeForce PX7950GT and i was wondering about the cpu which would be be the best out of these three, Intel Pentium 3.06 GHz processor 524, Athlon 64 X2 3800+, Athlon 64 4200+

The P4 isn't even remotely close in performance to the Athlon X2 3800+ or 4200+ ...

I would personally go w/ the 4200+ if you can afford it (should only be $20-$30 more) ...

Also, I would cop the X1950 XT over the 7950 GT as it offers much better performance for a simlar price (at least here it does) ... The only reason I would take the 7950 GT over the X1950 XT would be if you want a quiet system (any X1900/X1950 is frickin loud) or if you want to overclock as the 7950 GT has much more potential in that area.

S2000_Skyline12 · Post by **S2000_Skyline12** » 28 Jan 2007, 22:46

Should I get a GeForce 7100GS?

http://microcenter.com/byos/byos_single ... _id=253743

Post by **YaelDjiel** » 29 Jan 2007, 00:52

no, avoid anything that has turbo cache

darknight788 · Post by **darknight788** » 29 Jan 2007, 01:22

i would get a 7300 GT if you are looking not to spend too much. i have one and it is great it can run FEAR and Q4 at some very high settings w/o being overclocked
when i got my comp i was going to get a intel pentium d but they were out. so i found a similar computer with the amd athlon 64 X2 3800+ and i am very glad. with 2 gb it runs very smooth

S2000_Skyline12 · Post by **S2000_Skyline12** » 29 Jan 2007, 02:40

How much did you get yours for?

darknight788 · Post by **darknight788** » 29 Jan 2007, 02:49

133 i believe at bestbuy, probably cheaper like on newegg. o yea btw it is pci-e

S2000_Skyline12 · Post by **S2000_Skyline12** » 29 Jan 2007, 02:50

Oh ok I can only use PCI-e anyways, thanks

Jmac- · Post by **Jmac-** » 29 Jan 2007, 05:22

X1300 Pro is better for the money than the 7300 GT, IMO ...

Or, if you don't need gaming performance, just get a standard X1300 or GeForce 6600 ... Both are cheap (~$50 USD) and provide decent performance ...

Carcrazy · Post by **Carcrazy** » 29 Jan 2007, 05:45

@S2000_Skyline12

Here's a great card for the money... only $90! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814143084

Figured it might help you find a good card.

NFSBLUECIVIC · Post by **NFSBLUECIVIC** » 29 Jan 2007, 06:26

So im probobly goign to be getting one of the 8800 gts's, which brand do you guys think would be the best, the evga one is lookin pretty sweet and its cheaper, whats your pick? (BTW just ordered my 2gb dual channel ram! wOOt! Video card is all thats left on my new compy!)

darknight788 · Post by **darknight788** » 29 Jan 2007, 06:27

^ thats a pretty decent card also. any of the before mentioned cards will do well

S2000_Skyline12 · Post by **S2000_Skyline12** » 29 Jan 2007, 06:41

Carcrazy wrote:@S2000_Skyline12

Here's a great card for the money... only $90! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814143084

Figured it might help you find a good card.

Ooo nice thanks man

NFSBLUECIVIC · Post by **NFSBLUECIVIC** » 29 Jan 2007, 06:43

only 128 mb tho....

S2000_Skyline12 · Post by **S2000_Skyline12** » 29 Jan 2007, 06:45

I just need something that will run Ug2, MW, and carbon along with other better games on it for 150 and under unless 128 is'nt enough

NFSBLUECIVIC · Post by **NFSBLUECIVIC** » 29 Jan 2007, 06:47

personally i would get a 256 card, but then again since this is pci-e it will run a lot better than the agp ones i used, but do what you want. Also, I got thinking, is the 88 really the best bang for the buck? What card is?

S2000_Skyline12 · Post by **S2000_Skyline12** » 29 Jan 2007, 06:55

Well I just found out that my parents aren't gonna buy the card from the internet so I checked a local store (Microcenter) and they have a 7300GT and a 7300GS and I see then as pretty much the same so whats the difference beween the GT and GS because I don't think theres any (they're both the same price as the 6600GT)

NFSBLUECIVIC · Post by **NFSBLUECIVIC** » 29 Jan 2007, 07:00

gt is better than the gs, higher clocks speeds and stuff.

http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics.html

Go there and compare the GS to the GT and you will see.

S2000_Skyline12 · Post by **S2000_Skyline12** » 29 Jan 2007, 07:03

Oh ok