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Graphics Card

  • 28-08-2005 10:24am
    #1
    john_g83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 139 ✭✭


    you have probably all been asked this a hundred times before, but could someone recommend a good AGP graphics card for around 100 quid (70-150 range), and also where on line to buy it. Thanks v. much


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  • #2
    snappieT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,357 ✭✭✭snappieT


    What will you be using it for? Video editing, games, autoCAD?


  • #3
    Ri_Nollaig
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,297 ✭✭✭Ri_Nollaig


    http://www.komplett.ie/k/kl.asp?bn=10413
    buying from komplett will cost 10eur for delivery too using an post (dont touch gls!)

    on the ati front:
    9800SE
    9600XT
    i have heard some good reviews for the X700pro so i wud recommend that
    on the nvida front:
    6600
    or if ur budget can cover it the 6600GT


  • #4
    john_g83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 139 ✭✭john_g83


    Mostly for games snappieT, have upgraded the RAM in the PC and now want a good gaming graphics card, doubt my budget covers the 6600GT Nollaig, I was checking it out before but looks a bit pricy. Took a quick look on komplett, what do ye make of this one http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=307924&cks=PLS. Thanks for the replys guys


  • #5
    Dingatron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,694 ✭✭✭Dingatron


    If time isn't an issue I'd keep an eye on the FS Hardware Forum. You will pick up a second hand Radeon 9800Pro for around the €100 mark and that would knock the socks off most of the cards mentioned. The X700 is only a PCI-E card as far as I know.


  • #6
    swoofer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,679 ✭✭✭swoofer


    hi, have a look on ebay and even though it might say post to uk, email seller and money talks, they will charge a bit extra but its worth it. I like ATI and NVIDIA. there is a 256 ram ati 9800 pro going for £85.00, get that and u wont go far wrong for next 3 years at least. could be even cheaper.

    gb--


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  • #7
    Ri_Nollaig
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,297 ✭✭✭Ri_Nollaig


    Dingatron wrote:
    The X700 is only a PCI-E card as far as I know.
    i thought that too but look here http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=308796&cks=PRL maybe its only the X300 thats pci-e but thats crap neway :D

    and the 6600 is a good value for money


  • #8
    john_g83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 139 ✭✭john_g83


    I'm afraid I am a bit confused, should I look for an older or secong hand 9800 pro, or would I be better off spending the same kind of money on a new card??


  • #9
    swoofer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,679 ✭✭✭swoofer


    say what spec u currently have ie clock speed, total ram, make of chip, amd or intel, say what games u like and then we can say a bit more.

    gb--


  • #10
    Laguna
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,639 ✭✭✭Laguna


    My graphics card

    It's class for the price and renders all new games such as HL2/F.E.A.R demo etc. at high settings beautifully. I'd recommend getting more RAM too.


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