Graphics card upgrade?

Mona Sax · 21-04-06, 17:19

Hi guys

I'm thinking about getting a new graphics card since my PC seems to be reaching its limits.

My current system is a Pentium 4 2.80GHz with 1GB RAM and a Radeon 9800pro (PCI). What would be a good choice for a new graphics card (preferrably supporting that darned Shader Model 3.0)? Would an upgrade even make sense? If yes, my budget is about $/€500 MAX.

Thanks!

Joseph · 21-04-06, 17:31

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Originally Posted by Mona Sax

My current system is a Pentium 4 2.80GHz with 1GB RAM and a Radeon 9800pro (PCI).

Hi Mona. This is no PCI card, but a AGP card.
My advise to you: XFX GeForce 7800GS 256MB GDDR3 eXtreme, AGP8X € 352,00 and a new powersupply: Cooler Master Real Power 550W € 128,00 and you will be so happy!

Mona Sax · 21-04-06, 18:30

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Originally Posted by Joseph

Hi Mona. This is no PCI card, but a AGP card.
My advise to you: XFX GeForce 7800GS 256MB GDDR3 eXtreme, AGP8X € 352,00 and a new powersupply: Cooler Master Real Power 550W € 128,00 and you will be so happy!

Thanks Joseph. Are you sure about the Radeon being an AGP card?

Sorry, I don't know zip about hardware.

Joseph · 21-04-06, 18:32

Yes yes yes yes.

It IS an AGP card.

Mona Sax · 21-04-06, 18:35

OK, thanks.

meansizzler · 21-04-06, 20:05

Hey mona, for future upgrading it is best to get a whole new mobo, eg, motherboard that has the new PCI-E type slot, but you may need to get a new CPU though depending on what scoket yours is, do you have a socket 478 or 775 cpu?, anyway if you do not plan on any other upgrades for a while then go for the 7800GS, only decent AGP card that supports Pixel Shader 3, and for a power supply it depends on what type of case you are using as the possition of the power supply fan is vital, can have a pic of your case?.., a 480Watt or less power supply would be more than enough, I'd go for a TAGAN powersupply either the U22 series or U15 series depending on your case, so please post a pic..

www.tagan.de

Joseph · 21-04-06, 20:10

It is clear to me that she has a socket 478.

Joseph · 21-04-06, 20:14

Tagan is good too. They have the famous easycon series!

meansizzler · 21-04-06, 20:20

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Originally Posted by Joseph

Tagan is good too. They have the famous easycon series!

Yes, I just bought a 480Watt Easycon, mainly for the modular, but nothing touches the Silverstone ST60F, with Quad 12V rails it's a beast, and at 40mm longer that most PSU's it's huge, if only it would fit in my case...

meansizzler · 21-04-06, 20:22

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Originally Posted by Joseph

It is clear to me that she has a socket 478.

why is it so clear, beacuse of the super old graphcis card?, P4 2.8GHZ comes in both 478 and 775 form I believe...

21-04-06, 17:19	#1
Mona Sax Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Noir York City Posts: 15,499	Graphics card upgrade? Hi guys I'm thinking about getting a new graphics card since my PC seems to be reaching its limits. My current system is a Pentium 4 2.80GHz with 1GB RAM and a Radeon 9800pro (PCI). What would be a good choice for a new graphics card (preferrably supporting that darned Shader Model 3.0)? Would an upgrade even make sense? If yes, my budget is about $/€500 MAX. Thanks! __________________ ~: nothing says goodbye like a bullet :~

21-04-06, 18:35	#5
Mona Sax Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Noir York City Posts: 15,499	OK, thanks. __________________ ~: nothing says goodbye like a bullet :~

21-04-06, 18:32	#4
Joseph Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Netherlands Posts: 29,555	Yes yes yes yes. It IS an AGP card.

21-04-06, 20:05	#6
meansizzler Archaeologist Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,042	Hey mona, for future upgrading it is best to get a whole new mobo, eg, motherboard that has the new PCI-E type slot, but you may need to get a new CPU though depending on what scoket yours is, do you have a socket 478 or 775 cpu?, anyway if you do not plan on any other upgrades for a while then go for the 7800GS, only decent AGP card that supports Pixel Shader 3, and for a power supply it depends on what type of case you are using as the possition of the power supply fan is vital, can have a pic of your case?.., a 480Watt or less power supply would be more than enough, I'd go for a TAGAN powersupply either the U22 series or U15 series depending on your case, so please post a pic.. www.tagan.de

21-04-06, 20:10	#7
Joseph Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Netherlands Posts: 29,555	It is clear to me that she has a socket 478.

21-04-06, 20:14	#8
Joseph Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Netherlands Posts: 29,555	Tagan is good too. They have the famous easycon series!