Request: Graphics Card

masto1983

I need a Graphics card that is compatible with Direct X 9. Anyone know where i can get a cheap(ish) one?

Thanks

popey21

XFX GeForce 6600 GT 128MB DDR3 TV-Out/Dual DVI (AGP) - Retail (PVT43A-NDF7) (GX-024-XF)

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_6600_GT.html


whats is the card going to be used for some design program or games

there cheap card that are Dx 9 Compatible but not any good for modern games


Asus V9520-X/TD GeForce FX5200

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/FX5200_Series.html

masto1983

My young cousin bought a new Sims game, but it wont work on her system(Win ME), and they cant return it......
It just says that it needs a graphics card which is compatible with Direct X 9, so im gonna try throw in a cheap one if i can get it.

popey21

make shure you check all the system requirements

Maxis has released information on the system requirements for "The Sims 2." If you have a T&L (info about what T&L is below) capable video card with at least 32 MB of video RAM (such as nvidia GeForce 2 or better or ATI Radeon 7000 or better) then you need at least:

* 800 MHz processor
* 256 MB RAM if Windows XP
* 128 MB RAM if Windows 98, Windows ME, or Windows 2000
* At least 3.5 gigs of free hard drive space

If you have a non-T&L capable video card (such as TNT2, Intel, or Rage for example) then you need at least:

* 2.0 GHz processor
* 256 MB RAM if Windows XP
* 128 MB RAM if Windows 98, Windows ME, or Windows 2000
* At least 3.5 gigs of free hard drive space

Recommened video cards (and the more video memory the better):

* ATI Radeon 9800 Pro
* Nvidia Geforce 4
* Visit "The Sims 2" official website for a more detailed list.


Since its an old cheap card your looking for you could try the clearance or B stock section of some websites such as

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_Graphics_Cards.html

masto1983

Good stuff, thanks.

RicardoSmith

I have a Nvidia fx5200 128mb AGP which you can have. €35. Think its a Dx9 card. Dunno how well the Sims2 will run on it. You could try it and give it back if its too slow.