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Old 11-21-2006, 07:16 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Gateway 500XL
512 MB RAM (two 256 MB cards, with two empty slots)
2.60 GHz Intel Pentium 4
NVIDIA GeForce FX5200 (128mb)
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For Christmas, I'd like to upgrade my GPU, and possibly my RAM to 1 gig. What sort of GPU would be the best for around $150? If there are some good ones cheaper, that's even better. I'll be playing lots of kinds of games, but mainly Flight Simulator X, Doom 3, and probably more graphically intense ones after I buy this new GPU.

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Do you know if you have an AGP or PCI slot?
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Do you know if you have an AGP or PCI slot?
It's AGP.
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Help, anyone? Could you recommend some cards?
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Help, anyone? Could you recommend some cards?
I would get something along the lines of a X850XT, Or if that is above your budget, a X800 XT or Pro.
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Would this card be compatible with my comp?
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If your computer is AGP, It will be no problem.
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If your computer is AGP, It will be no problem.
'Tis AGP. How do I know my power supply is strong enough?
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Would this card be compatible with my comp?
The x850PRO/XT would be a much better choice. They perform much better and also cost less.
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The x850PRO/XT would be a much better choice. They perform much better and also cost less.
That's my card, baby! Nice, I'll get it for Christmas.
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