is this a good graphics card?

cole7x7 · 07-13-2008, 02:53 AM

Well I don't have much money and this looks pretty cheap, but I am wondering if this is any good

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?p=AT-...54c02fac2463e5

---My Computer now---

AMD Athlon(tm) XP 1600+ - probably not upgrading since processers cost a shit load right??
1.40 GHZ
608 MB of RAM - upgrading to 2 gigs
32mb via s3g graphics card

but with the 1.40 ghz processer and 2 gigs of ram and 512 mb graphics card would games like fable cs source or halo pc run fine on my computer? I'm not looking to play new games just games like that.

cohen · 07-13-2008, 05:43 AM

Looks good, but would your motherboard support that?

lion149 · 07-13-2008, 07:59 AM

Im assuming based on that CPU that your MB does not have a PCI-e slot but please post the model # to verify.

Also that CPU will struggle immensly with those games, i think that CPU is even before the barton core. anyways if im nost mistaken the Athlon XP 1600+ was comparable to the Pentium 4 2.0 GHz processors.

pbdr · 07-13-2008, 03:35 PM

Cole,

Check out this thread: MOBO, CPU, RAM, and GPU

I'm selling a motherboard, RAM, CPU and Video card bundle that should represent a significant upgrade for you.

Originally asking %250.00, but I'm willing to around $200.00 or make an offer.

**oscaryu1** · 07-13-2008, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cole7x7

Well I don't have much money and this looks pretty cheap, but I am wondering if this is any good

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?p=AT-...54c02fac2463e5

---My Computer now---

AMD Athlon(tm) XP 1600+ - probably not upgrading since processers cost a shit load right??
1.40 GHZ
608 MB of RAM - upgrading to 2 gigs
32mb via s3g graphics card

but with the 1.40 ghz processer and 2 gigs of ram and 512 mb graphics card would games like fable cs source or halo pc run fine on my computer? I'm not looking to play new games just games like that.

G31 + E1200 is $100. XMS2 (2GB) after rebates is $39. $139, and maybe a 8800GS? Around $80, so around $200 and you have a decent computer.

StrangleHold · 07-13-2008, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cole7x7

Well I don't have much money and this looks pretty cheap, but I am wondering if this is any good

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?p=AT-...54c02fac2463e5

---My Computer now---

AMD Athlon(tm) XP 1600+ - probably not upgrading since processers cost a shit load right??
1.40 GHZ
608 MB of RAM - upgrading to 2 gigs
32mb via s3g graphics card

but with the 1.40 ghz processer and 2 gigs of ram and 512 mb graphics card would games like fable cs source or halo pc run fine on my computer? I'm not looking to play new games just games like that.

Nope, there is no Socket A board with PCIe

UpskirtHayley · 07-15-2008, 10:49 AM

nope! my x850xt is still better despite not having pixel shader 3.0+
http://www.gpureview.com/show_cards....1=554&card2=55

8600gts is better than 3650 as well.

07-13-2008, 02:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
cole7x7 New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 12	is this a good graphics card? Well I don't have much money and this looks pretty cheap, but I am wondering if this is any good http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?p=AT-...54c02fac2463e5 ---My Computer now--- AMD Athlon(tm) XP 1600+ - probably not upgrading since processers cost a shit load right?? 1.40 GHZ 608 MB of RAM - upgrading to 2 gigs 32mb via s3g graphics card but with the 1.40 ghz processer and 2 gigs of ram and 512 mb graphics card would games like fable cs source or halo pc run fine on my computer? I'm not looking to play new games just games like that.

07-13-2008, 05:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
cohen Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 14 Posts: 8,162	Looks good, but would your motherboard support that? __________________ My Website Forum Site JOIN NOW! Desktop / Laptop Motherboard: Asus M2N X SE / Unknown CPU: AMD 4000+ 2.1GHZ x 2 / Intel Pentium M 1.60GHZ Ram: 2GB Transcend / 512MB Hard Drive: 320GB / 60GB Video Card: Both Intergrated Monitor: 19" Benq / 15.4" OS: Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 / Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3

07-13-2008, 07:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
lion149 Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 299	Im assuming based on that CPU that your MB does not have a PCI-e slot but please post the model # to verify. Also that CPU will struggle immensly with those games, i think that CPU is even before the barton core. anyways if im nost mistaken the Athlon XP 1600+ was comparable to the Pentium 4 2.0 GHz processors. __________________ Rig#1: OS: XP Home Sp3 CPU:Intel Pentium 4 (3.20ghz) MB Biostar p4m900-m4 HDD:160 gb 7200rpm RAM:2gb Kingston DDR2 GPU:EVGA 8600gt DDR3 512mb PSU:Apevia 500w Rig#2: HP a110n-XP Pro-Celeron D 3.06ghz-80gb-2gb-ati x1550 Rig#3: Compaq Deskpro-Ubuntu 7.10-Pentium III 600mhz-10gb & 7gb slave-384mb-Agp rage pro 2x

07-13-2008, 03:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
pbdr Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 265	Cole, Check out this thread: MOBO, CPU, RAM, and GPU I'm selling a motherboard, RAM, CPU and Video card bundle that should represent a significant upgrade for you. Originally asking %250.00, but I'm willing to around $200.00 or make an offer. __________________ My current Build: E8400 Wolfdale Gigabyte EP35C DES 4 gig A-DATA DDR2 800 Sapphire Radeon HD 3870 Seagate 320 GB HDD Lite-On Lightscribe DVDRW Raidmax Sagitta (Black) Case

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07-15-2008, 10:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
UpskirtHayley Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 346	nope! my x850xt is still better despite not having pixel shader 3.0+ http://www.gpureview.com/show_cards....1=554&card2=55 8600gts is better than 3650 as well.

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