Upgrading from a ATI X300SE to ATI X800XL, a few ?'s

DiegosAnotherR1 · 07-29-2005, 02:27 PM

My computer has a ATI Radeon X300SE PCI-Express preinstalled from the factory. Yesterday I just bought a ATI Radeon X800XL PCI_Express. Is installing this part hard? Also, have I made a good choice?

I want to play games on my HDTV, it has DVI in, the X800XL has DVI out. Currently I have just a composite video cable going from my X300SE to my HDTV, the picture sucks so much, you can't even read any text. Well is the X800XL a good choice for a upgrade?, Or should I return it for something better? I want a card that will last, and support games that may comeout thats more needy than BattleField2

Lastly, with my current setup, with the X800XL installed, will I beable to run BattleField 2 at the highest video setting without any lag?

Thanks

**Cromewell** · 07-29-2005, 02:30 PM

The x800XL is a fine card and it will play BF2, and I wouldn't think it'll have trouble at the highest settings.

TheChef · 07-29-2005, 04:58 PM

The DVI cable will also create a really nice picture on the HDTV compared to the composite video cable.

DiegosAnotherR1 · 07-29-2005, 08:03 PM

what will give a better picture, DVI, VGA, or component cables?

TheChef · 07-29-2005, 09:06 PM

DVI due to the fact that it is all digital.

DiegosAnotherR1 · 07-30-2005, 08:06 PM

when upgrading my pci-e card video card, do i first need to uninstall the drivers to the current video card? if i have to do that first, will the monitor still show picture?

lilm3boi · 08-01-2005, 03:59 AM

http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-5023982-1.html

That should cover everything. That's what I used when installing my graphics card.

Refer to this for details^

Yes uninstall drivers. When i didn't have any drivers my resolution changed and my screen skipped a little when scrolling. Shouldn't be a problem if shutting down immediately.

DiegosAnotherR1 · 08-01-2005, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilm3boi

http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-5023982-1.html

That should cover everything. That's what I used when installing my graphics card.

Refer to this for details^

Yes uninstall drivers. When i didn't have any drivers my resolution changed and my screen skipped a little when scrolling. Shouldn't be a problem if shutting down immediately.

Thanks, got everything done this weekend. Graphics are awesome!!!

07-29-2005, 02:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
DiegosAnotherR1 Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 35	Upgrading from a ATI X300SE to ATI X800XL, a few ?'s My computer has a ATI Radeon X300SE PCI-Express preinstalled from the factory. Yesterday I just bought a ATI Radeon X800XL PCI_Express. Is installing this part hard? Also, have I made a good choice? I want to play games on my HDTV, it has DVI in, the X800XL has DVI out. Currently I have just a composite video cable going from my X300SE to my HDTV, the picture sucks so much, you can't even read any text. Well is the X800XL a good choice for a upgrade?, Or should I return it for something better? I want a card that will last, and support games that may comeout thats more needy than BattleField2 Lastly, with my current setup, with the X800XL installed, will I beable to run BattleField 2 at the highest video setting without any lag? Thanks __________________ Pentium D 3.0 GHz Asus P5LP-LE 1 GB memory 250 GB SATA HDD ATI Radeon X800XL 256MB PCI-E

07-29-2005, 02:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cromewell Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 24 Posts: 10,086	The x800XL is a fine card and it will play BF2, and I wouldn't think it'll have trouble at the highest settings. __________________ You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in ruttin' command here. I must plug a couple comics because they are good :D: www.ctrlaltdel-online.com www.userfriendly.org

07-29-2005, 04:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
TheChef Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New York Age: 17 Posts: 1,383	The DVI cable will also create a really nice picture on the HDTV compared to the composite video cable. __________________ Athlon 64 3000+ Venice -- MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum Asus nVidia GeForce 6600 -- Corsair ValueSelect 1024mb Seagate 120GB Barracuda -- Xoxide X-Clear Case FOR SALE http://www.computerforum.com/showthread.php?t=47630 http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=mzvideos

07-29-2005, 08:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
DiegosAnotherR1 Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 35	what will give a better picture, DVI, VGA, or component cables? __________________ Pentium D 3.0 GHz Asus P5LP-LE 1 GB memory 250 GB SATA HDD ATI Radeon X800XL 256MB PCI-E

07-29-2005, 09:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
TheChef Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New York Age: 17 Posts: 1,383	DVI due to the fact that it is all digital. __________________ Athlon 64 3000+ Venice -- MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum Asus nVidia GeForce 6600 -- Corsair ValueSelect 1024mb Seagate 120GB Barracuda -- Xoxide X-Clear Case FOR SALE http://www.computerforum.com/showthread.php?t=47630 http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=mzvideos

07-30-2005, 08:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
DiegosAnotherR1 Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 35	when upgrading my pci-e card video card, do i first need to uninstall the drivers to the current video card? if i have to do that first, will the monitor still show picture? __________________ Pentium D 3.0 GHz Asus P5LP-LE 1 GB memory 250 GB SATA HDD ATI Radeon X800XL 256MB PCI-E

08-01-2005, 03:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
lilm3boi Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 72	http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-5023982-1.html That should cover everything. That's what I used when installing my graphics card. Refer to this for details^ Yes uninstall drivers. When i didn't have any drivers my resolution changed and my screen skipped a little when scrolling. Shouldn't be a problem if shutting down immediately. __________________ 2.6 Intel Pentium 4 HT 512mb ram Audigy 2 ES BFG 6800 OC Logitech 5300E 5.1 speakers 80 gb hd 19 " crt screen

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