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upgrade ponderings - should I or not?

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Gogeta4832

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Okay, here's the system specs:

AMD XP2500+ (Barton) @200fsb = 2.0ghz
Infineon PC3200 2 x 256mb
Shuttle AN35N ultra
Mad Dog FX5200 (250core/500mem)


so far I haven't been into gaming that much, but the wife and I are starting to see more free time on our hands and so I'm thinking of grabbing some games and having some fun.

my question is this.
my card is a 128bit card, and has 8gb bandwidth.
should I go with another card or would this be alright?

also, if you're going to suggest that I get another card - realize that I'm not going to be going after the TOP dawg stuff, but something withing a $50-$100 price range (IF I was to get a new one)

please post away and hope everyone is having a great day
 
your videocard is by far the weakest link in the system, but for under 100$ you are not going to be able to get much better.
 
get a Ti4200 for $70

I upgraded to a 4400 from the same fx5200 and noticed a huge differnce. If you are lucky, you will be able to get $40-50 for ur fx from Ebay
 
thanks for the input so far.
what about ATI video cards - would I have better luck with something from them instead of Nvidia for my price range?
 
Originally posted by: GeneralGrievous
You can get a used 9500 Pro or even a 9700 for around the $100 price point.
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Or a little less performing NEW 9600 for a little under 100 from newegg
 
I bought a used 9700 non-pro from eBay for $103. With the stock HSF it was stable at 355 core and 340 memory = greater than 9700 Pro speeds.

If you can get something like that it's DEFINITELY worth the $100. Even running at stock speeds the 9700 is a MAJOR upgrade for you.
 
thanks for all the input guys.
I used to have a 9500np that softmodded to a 9700 and was stable at pro speeds - should have never sold it 🙁

I think I will put my 5200 up for sale

again, thanks for all the input people
 
Originally posted by: Delorian
Originally posted by: GeneralGrievous
You can get a used 9500 Pro or even a 9700 for around the $100 price point.
Click to expand...

Or a little less performing NEW 9600 for a little under 100 from newegg
Click to expand...

A little less performing? a 9700 non-pro is gonna be 100% faster than 9600...that's not "little less performing." A 9600 is even slower than a geforce 4 considering a 9600pro is just as fast as geforce 4 series without AA/AF enabled.
 
Originally posted by: RussianSensation
Originally posted by: Delorian
Originally posted by: GeneralGrievous
You can get a used 9500 Pro or even a 9700 for around the $100 price point.
Click to expand...

Or a little less performing NEW 9600 for a little under 100 from newegg
Click to expand...

A little less performing? a 9700 non-pro is gonna be 100% faster than 9600...that's not "little less performing." A 9600 is even slower than a geforce 4 considering a 9600pro is just as fast as geforce 4 series without AA/AF enabled.
Click to expand...

Idk about 100%, but its definatly a decent amount.
 
okay
a revisal to this question in point.

would a FX5600 card be better than what I've got now - or should I go after a 9500?
 
AMD XP2500+ (Barton) @200fsb = 2.0ghz
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Last time I checked thats 2.2ghz unless it's a mobile?

Just get a 9600 non-pro for $90. I play farcry (by far the most demanding game out) in my office with it.
 
Originally posted by: Gogeta4832
okay
a revisal to this question in point.

would a FX5600 card be better than what I've got now - or should I go after a 9500?
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Dont even mention 5600. There are HORRIBLE!!! 9500, 9700 either of those, although the 5700's are decent too.

-Kevin
 
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