dumb question

[andythelandy]

hi sorry everyone this is proably a very dumb question but i don t want to waste money. the graphics card i have now is an ati 9800pro 128mb. the card i am looking to upgrade to is a nvidia 7600gt. i just want to make d4efantly sure that this new card is quite alot better than the old one.

 

[ellanky]

Trust me its ALOT better, but I thought they didnt make the 7600GT anymore...
well if your gonna get it make sure you have the right video slot and a good power supply

 

[andythelandy]

thanks for the relpy and yeh ebuyer still sell it http://www.ebuyer.com/product/127243
i dont know what power pack it needs though which bit on the spec tells me

 

[ellanky]

This should give you a good idea

http://www.computerforum.com/90110-power-recommendations-video-card.html

 

[ScOuT]

I will mail you a Nvidia 7900GS, I just made some upgrades and replaced it with an EVGA 8800GTX, it just sits around my spare room.

 

[ellanky]

oh really? i need it more! ;D

 

[hermeslyre]

For alittle more you can get a much better card, just throwing it out there.

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=752306

 

[TrainTrackHack]

^ I second his idea, the 8-series absolutely destroys the 7th-genration cards. Depends on what games you're playing, 8800# cards might be a bit of an overkill, though, but the price seems great.

 

[ellanky]

Is that GS better than a GT 256MB version?

 

[hermeslyre]

The 256mb 8800gt? It leads the 8800gs unless using AA or AF, then it tanks and the GS takes a big lead.

 

[andythelandy]

For alittle more you can get a much better card, just throwing it out there.

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=752306

ah thats why i am looking at the 7600 gt becasue i dont have a pci mother board and the 7600 seems to be the best sort i can get i carnt run 8 series

 

[hermeslyre]

The link you posted was an AGP card, didn't see it. It would be succinct to go a 7600gt then I think, to avoid any bottlenecking foremost. It's still an alright card considering it's age, can play many newer games medium quality, a few high.