I need to buy a DX9 video card for class.

[notfred]

I'm taking an "advanced computer graphics" class, and we're going to be writing software that uses hardware shaders, so I either need a new video card, or I need to work in the computer labs.

I think this is about the best excuse to upgrade I've ever had.

 

[BigToque]

Originally posted by: notfred
I'm taking an "advanced computer graphics" class, and we're going to be writing software that uses hardware shaders, so I either need a new video card, or I need to work in the computer labs.

I think this is about the best excuse to upgrade I've ever had.

I wish I could find an excuse to upgrade my P3 750, but with no money it's difficult to justify 🙁

 

[Tea Bag]

Price range? Current specs?

 

[Mo0o]

Originally posted by: BigToque

Originally posted by: notfred
I'm taking an "advanced computer graphics" class, and we're going to be writing software that uses hardware shaders, so I either need a new video card, or I need to work in the computer labs.

I think this is about the best excuse to upgrade I've ever had.

I wish I could find an excuse to upgrade my P3 750, but with no money it's difficult to justify 🙁

You must be on one hell of a budget if you can't upgrade from that

 

[Azndude51]

Originally posted by: BigToque

Originally posted by: notfred
I'm taking an "advanced computer graphics" class, and we're going to be writing software that uses hardware shaders, so I either need a new video card, or I need to work in the computer labs.

I think this is about the best excuse to upgrade I've ever had.

I wish I could find an excuse to upgrade my P3 750, but with no money it's difficult to justify 🙁

Get a job?

 

[CraigRT]

Just buy like a Radeon 9600 or something. They are decent and very cheap. (starting around $40, at least on FS/FT)

 

[her209]

Originally posted by: notfred
I think this is about the best excuse to upgrade I've ever had.

You mean you don't program DirectX programs for fun?

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: CraigRT
Just buy like a Radeon 9600 or something. They are decent and very cheap. (starting around $40, at least on FS/FT)

he obviously needs directx 9.0c class hardware, so obviously the choice is 1900xtx

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: notfred
I'm taking an "advanced computer graphics" class, and we're going to be writing software that uses hardware shaders, so I either need a new video card, or I need to work in the computer labs.

I think this is about the best excuse to upgrade I've ever had.

What's your current setup notfred? 😕

 

[Cooler]

Originally posted by: notfred
I'm taking an "advanced computer graphics" class, and we're going to be writing software that uses hardware shaders, so I either need a new video card, or I need to work in the computer labs.

I think this is about the best excuse to upgrade I've ever had.

will you be gamming on it or no otherwise wise just get cheap 9.0c video card in mid/low end .

 

[oboeguy]

Compared to textbook prices, the cost of a new vid card isn't so bad. How strange is that?

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: oboeguy
Compared to textbook prices, the cost of a new vid card isn't so bad. How strange is that?

It all depends on where you purchase them IMO oboeguy 🙂

 

[BigToque]

Originally posted by: Azndude51

Originally posted by: BigToque

Originally posted by: notfred
I'm taking an "advanced computer graphics" class, and we're going to be writing software that uses hardware shaders, so I either need a new video card, or I need to work in the computer labs.

I think this is about the best excuse to upgrade I've ever had.

I wish I could find an excuse to upgrade my P3 750, but with no money it's difficult to justify 🙁

Get a job?

I've got a job, but I'm paying down my student loans at the moment. There's no need for me to take on extra debt when it's not absolutely necessary. I can still post here, and download pics from cameras on my USB 1 ports. Until that stops working, I'll live.