cheapest video card to play current games?

[dcpsoguy]

ok, since i can't post this in the graphics card board..

ERROR: Sorry, you do not have permissions to access the requested object.

when i try to access that forum.


anyway...

I want to be able to play all the brand new games, but they don't have to be at maximum quality. just so i can play them and they don't look "bad". what would you recommend the cheapest video card so I can play these games, and play them well (dont want any slowdown, but don't need the best graphics in the world)

thanks in advance

 

[zanejohnson]

Originally posted by: dcpsoguy
ok, since i can't post this in the graphics card board..

ERROR: Sorry, you do not have permissions to access the requested object.

when i try to access that forum.


anyway...

I want to be able to play all the brand new games, but they don't have to be at maximum quality. just so i can play them and they don't look "bad". what would you recommend the cheapest video card so I can play these games, and play them well (dont want any slowdown, but don't need the best graphics in the world)

thanks in advance

8600GT 512MB and a slight overclock will play my newish games not maxed out, but decent, nice and smooth, just not as crazy resolutions... it can run Doom 3 maxed out at 1600x1200 if that does you any good.

 

[zerocool84]

Need the rest of your system specs to even recommend anything. Also in the wrong forum.

 

[dcpsoguy]

celeron 3.3 GHZ

3GB RAM

tried posting it in the right forum, my fault. wouldnt let me in there

 

[TallBill]

Wrong forum

 

[olds]

Originally posted by: dcpsoguy
ok, since i can't post this in the graphics card board..

ERROR: Sorry, you do not have permissions to access the requested object.

when i try to access that forum.


anyway...

I want to be able to play all the brand new games, but they don't have to be at maximum quality. just so i can play them and they don't look "bad". what would you recommend the cheapest video card so I can play these games, and play them well (dont want any slowdown, but don't need the best graphics in the world)

thanks in advance

Unblock the forum you doofus.

 

[PieIsAwesome]

There have been 4830 deals for $65 after rebate, difficult to beat that.

 

[dcpsoguy]

Originally posted by: zanejohnson

Originally posted by: dcpsoguy
ok, since i can't post this in the graphics card board..

ERROR: Sorry, you do not have permissions to access the requested object.

when i try to access that forum.


anyway...

I want to be able to play all the brand new games, but they don't have to be at maximum quality. just so i can play them and they don't look "bad". what would you recommend the cheapest video card so I can play these games, and play them well (dont want any slowdown, but don't need the best graphics in the world)

thanks in advance

8600GT 512MB and a slight overclock will play my newish games not maxed out, but decent, nice and smooth, just not as crazy resolutions... it can run Doom 3 maxed out at 1600x1200 if that does you any good.

thanks a lot bud. that one looks really cheap. and no i don't need to run it at insane resolutions. i'm just running a normal 1024x768. any other ideas?

edit: i never blocked the forum or anything. dunno why it's not letting me in

 

[Bateluer]

I'll assume you have a PCIe slot? I'd look at one of the 4830 deals or a 4770 new for 99. I'd also look into upgrading the CPU. The Celeron is a really weak chip and will hold you back. Odds are, if the motherboard supports it, you could get a cheap CPU upgrade as well.

 

[olds]

Blocked forum is blocked.

 

[Red Squirrel]

That celeron is going to be a huge bottleneck. Get at least a P4 but even the dual or quad cores have gone quite down in price so I'd just go with that.

 

[TallBill]

This thread is now about blocks, any kind

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBSOI1OYxvQ

 

[olds]

Originally posted by: TallBill
This thread is now about blocks, any kind

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBSOI1OYxvQ

No cock blocking.

 

[dcpsoguy]

Originally posted by: RedSquirrel
That celeron is going to be a huge bottleneck. Get at least a P4 but even the dual or quad cores have gone quite down in price so I'd just go with that.

not possible. this computer was given to me.

do you think the 4830 would work with the celeron?

 

[funkymatt]

lego blocks?
cinderblocks?
MEGABLOX

 

[Ruptga]

Originally posted by: RedSquirrel
That celeron is going to be a huge bottleneck. Get at least a P4 but even the dual or quad cores have gone quite down in price so I'd just go with that.

You realize there are Core based Celerons, right?

 

[funkymatt]

Originally posted by: dcpsoguy

Originally posted by: RedSquirrel
That celeron is going to be a huge bottleneck. Get at least a P4 but even the dual or quad cores have gone quite down in price so I'd just go with that.

not possible. this computer was given to me.

do you think the 4830 would work with the celeron?

I would make sure your system supports PCI-e before putting money into a card. And if the system is so old, it might not support the 6pin cpi-e power, although the lower end video cards seldom need it.

How much ram is in it?

 

[SneakyStuff]

Originally posted by: PieIsAwesome
There have been 4830 deals for $65 after rebate, difficult to beat that.

This +100

Originally posted by: zanejohnson

Originally posted by: dcpsoguy
ok, since i can't post this in the graphics card board..

ERROR: Sorry, you do not have permissions to access the requested object.

when i try to access that forum.


anyway...

I want to be able to play all the brand new games, but they don't have to be at maximum quality. just so i can play them and they don't look "bad". what would you recommend the cheapest video card so I can play these games, and play them well (dont want any slowdown, but don't need the best graphics in the world)

thanks in advance

8600GT 512MB and a slight overclock will play my newish games not maxed out, but decent, nice and smooth, just not as crazy resolutions... it can run Doom 3 maxed out at 1600x1200 if that does you any good.

He said NEW games not 5 year old games... I had an 8600GT over a year ago, it was underpowered then and it's only more underpowered now. OP do yourself a huge favor and invest in a capable card. :thumbsup:

edit: you must have PCI-E slot to upgrade to a 4830.

 

[dcpsoguy]

yeah it supports pci-e, it's only like a year old.

4830 sounds like a good idea

 

[brblx]

you'll probably need a psu upgrade for anything more than a 4670 or 9500GT. 4830 will be pushing it.

 

[XBoxLPU]

Probably need a better PSU

But a HD 3850 for $49 (after AR) can't be beat

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814102794