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cheapest video card to play current games?

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dcpsoguy

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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

 
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
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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.
 
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
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Unblock the forum you doofus.
 
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
Click to expand...

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.
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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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
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not possible. this computer was given to me.

do you think the 4830 would work with the celeron?
 
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.
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You realize there are Core based Celerons, right?
 
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.
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not possible. this computer was given to me.

do you think the 4830 would work with the celeron?
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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?
 
Originally posted by: PieIsAwesome
There have been 4830 deals for $65 after rebate, difficult to beat that.
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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
Click to expand...

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