should i upgrade the graphics card

Benjidrummer · 08-04-2005, 09:00 PM

Hi guys, i think im finaly decided on this tower,

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....5225524511&rd=1

now im buying it mainly to play games on, like doom 3, half life 2 etc, so i asked the seller what upgrades he would do on the graphics card, and he offered me this

ADD £65 FOR THE 6600GT AND £140 FOR A 6800

is it worth going for any of these? and will they work with the configuration, ie will they work with the proccessor, ram well, as i dont want to pay out extra for a card that i can't use to its full potential, they seller said upgrading between each of the cards will only make about 10% difference,
is this right!!! :eek

and finaly is this tower worth the money, i dont mind if its over priced say by about £50, as i would rather buy it built than try and build it myself.

thanks

**Archangel** · 08-04-2005, 09:28 PM

you would have to give info of the system you want to upgrade first

**apj101** · 08-04-2005, 09:35 PM

Quote:

you would have to give info of the system you want to upgrade first

did you read the post

, it's in the ebay link

And yes you do need to upgrade the graphics card

Benjidrummer · 08-04-2005, 09:38 PM

what to which card the 6600gt or 6800? and is this because i wont be able to play doom 3 and half life 2 with the 6600?

jjsevdt · 08-04-2005, 10:17 PM

6600 GT it a little cheaper, but a great card

Benjidrummer · 08-04-2005, 10:20 PM

what is the difference in these situations

6600 to the 6600gt

6600 to the 6800

6600gt to the 6800

thanks

**apj101** · 08-04-2005, 10:23 PM

Quote:

what is the difference in these situations

there all different cards

I'll rank them
1) 6800 (best)
2) 6600gt
3) 6600

if you can afford it get the 6800

Benjidrummer · 08-04-2005, 10:27 PM

yeah i know that, but if i bought a computer with a 6600gt and a computer with a 6800, how much difference would there be in gaming quality, because the 6800 is £100 more expensive, but is it worth the extra money?

08-04-2005, 09:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Benjidrummer Bronze Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 42	should i upgrade the graphics card Hi guys, i think im finaly decided on this tower, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....5225524511&rd=1 now im buying it mainly to play games on, like doom 3, half life 2 etc, so i asked the seller what upgrades he would do on the graphics card, and he offered me this ADD £65 FOR THE 6600GT AND £140 FOR A 6800 is it worth going for any of these? and will they work with the configuration, ie will they work with the proccessor, ram well, as i dont want to pay out extra for a card that i can't use to its full potential, they seller said upgrading between each of the cards will only make about 10% difference, is this right!!! :eek and finaly is this tower worth the money, i dont mind if its over priced say by about £50, as i would rather buy it built than try and build it myself. thanks

08-04-2005, 09:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
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08-04-2005, 09:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Benjidrummer Bronze Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 42	what to which card the 6600gt or 6800? and is this because i wont be able to play doom 3 and half life 2 with the 6600?

08-04-2005, 10:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
Benjidrummer Bronze Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 42	what is the difference in these situations 6600 to the 6600gt 6600 to the 6800 6600gt to the 6800 thanks

08-04-2005, 10:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Benjidrummer Bronze Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 42	yeah i know that, but if i bought a computer with a 6600gt and a computer with a 6800, how much difference would there be in gaming quality, because the 6800 is £100 more expensive, but is it worth the extra money?