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What is the Best Video Card for an Older System?

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Kojak

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MSI K7T Pro 2A board
650 T-Bird 200MHx FSB
256 MB SDRAM
Windows 98SE

I might upgrade the processor later or simply build another PC and make it the kids computer. However, at this point I would like to upgrade the video card, which is currently a 32 MB Radeon. Also, I play games occasionally, such as AA and IL2 which taxes my current card.

Would it be a waste of money to purchase anything above a Radeon 8500 series or NVidia equivalent?
 
I don't think it would be wise to get something much more powerful than an 8500 or there abouts. If you played a lot of FPSs a fast 3D card is more essential, but if you're keeping that hardware then eventually it will become the limiting factor. Although, there have been tests done that show a system with hardware worse than yours paired with a 9800 Pro that is faster than a way fast processor system with a slower video than a 9800 in 3Dmark03. Of course your results may vary of course, but if you're thinking of spending the money required to get a faster card than that, it might be more worthwhile to upgrade your mobo/cpu/and video card and get a more midrange card.... Just my two cents, hope it helped! PM me if you need anything else.

Peace
 
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