is the Radeon X300 Se a good video card

[Maksym]

I Have a Emachines T2625 and im planning on buying a pretty good video card for not too much money. I need some help, can anyone tell me if this card would be good for my computer and if i would be able to play games like battlefield 2

Here is some info on my computer:

Basic specs for eMachines T2625

Processor-- AMD Athlon XP (2.13 GHz)
RAM installed-- 512 MB
Hard drive-- 120 GB
2nd hard drive-- None
CD / DVD drive-- DVD±RW
2nd optical storage type-- DVD-ROM
Monitor type - technology - form factor-- None
Graphics processor-- S3 ProSavage8
Audio output-- Sound card
Cabinet form factor-- Desktop
Dimensions (W x D x H)-- 7.3 in x 6.0 in x 14.1 in
OS provided-- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

 

[DCIScouts]

Well, the short answer is maybe... For a very cheap price, this card is a pretty good deal, however don't expect stellar results from it, especially with games like BF2. For about $150 you can get a much better quality card that will last you quite a few years... Good luck!

 

[Maksym]

Well, the short answer is maybe... For a very cheap price, this card is a pretty good deal, however don't expect stellar results from it, especially with games like BF2. For about $150 you can get a much better quality card that will last you quite a few years... Good luck!

so are you saying the game will work or your not sure. And also if you could please specify which card exactly do you think would be the best.

 

[Camper]

You might find this helpful.
http://graphics.tomshardware.com/graphic/20041004/index.html
This is a test of AGP Video Cards. That is if you have one.
This test has a PCIE x300 it will get you an idea where the GPU compares with the rest.
http://graphics.tomshardware.com/graphic/20041222/vga_charts-03.html#3d_mark_2005

 

[kof2000]

lower ati9600xt or higher nvidia6600gt.

 

[XHotxEx791]

I don't think you can use that card as it's a pci-express card and your computer doesn't support it.

 

[Maksym]

I don't think you can use that card as it's a pci-express card and your computer doesn't support it.

So tell me what i can use

 

[Maksym]

and if the Radeon wouldnt work do you think that this one would:Chaintech GeForce FX5500

 

[Archangel]

do not take a fx5500. its nothing more that a overclocked 5200.
if i was you, i would go for a second hand 5700 LE.
you can get cheap a good video card

 

[XHotxEx791]

I'd recommend a 5200 or like they said a 5700. Don't get an ati card.
Roger

 

[penguinrusty]

Why shouldn't he get an ATI card? Anyway, I would reccomend the Radeon 9600XT for $99, or the 9500 for around $60.

 

[Camper]

He dose not even know if he has an AGP or PCIE slot in his computer.
Maksym do you no if you have a AGP slot?

 

[Clearion]

Nope, X300 really sucks, and se is even worse than the standard version

 

[penguinrusty]

He told me that he's sure that he has an AGP slot.

 

[Maksym]

I have both slots for sure

 

[Tha Killa]

I have both slots for sure

Both slots meaning AGP and PCI Express? Take a look here: http://www.emachines.com/support/product_support.html?cat=desktop&subcat=T-Series&model=T2625

You only have PCI, and an AGP slot.

 

[XHotxEx791]

I think he meant PCI and AGP. Don't get an Ati card because theres no support for pixel shader 3.0 which is necessary for the next unreal engine.

 

[Camper]

Apollo FX5700LE-128MBLP Video Card - Retail $69 US
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814140054
eVGA 256-A8-N341-LX Geforce 6200 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail $89 US Should play it the best
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130233
eVGA 256-A8-N313-LX Geforce FX5500 256MB 128-bit DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail $66 US
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130197
XFX PV-T34K-NT Geforce FX5200 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - $44 Retail should play it but it won't look or play well.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150041

 

[Maksym]

thanks for the info i got myself a Geforce 5500 and it works great

thanks anyway