What Video Card Should I Get For This System?

[Reebdoog]

its an

xp2000+
384mb ram

im thinking 9800 pro but i hear that you should have a fast processor for it, so what should i get?

 

[nitromullet]

9700 Pro, 9800 Pro, or GeForce FX 5900 would all be good choices. Your CPU can handle them all. My roommates are running an XP 2000+ with a 9700 Pro and an XP 2200+ with an FX 5900, and both systems work great and play current games without a hitch. However, it might be good to know what you are planning on replacing and what you are going to do with the PC.

 

[Schadenfroh]

is that SDram? what chipset you got? What is your current video card?

 

[Reebdoog]

i think it has sdram, i dont know the specifics about the comp cuz its not mine.


if its sdram, is that bad?

 

[Sheriff]

DDR is SDRAM so it's the best for now. Set a $ figure and go from there as you can always move the Vid Card to another machine if so desired.

 

[Farmer]

I don't think any big-brand computer maker uses anything but DDR-SDRAM nowadays.

 

[EglsFly]

Your system will not have enough power to push a 9800pro to its limits, but you will be able to turn on all the eye candy.

 

[Reebdoog]

what do you mean it wont have enough power?

also whats the minimum psu wattage i should have?

 

[wkabel23]

How much are you willing to spend?

For ~$180 an eVGA FX5900SE is a very good card to buy. If you want to spend a little less perhaps you should look into the 9600XT.

 

[Schadenfroh]

Originally posted by: Sheriff
DDR is SDRAM so it's the best for now. Set a $ figure and go from there as you can always move the Vid Card to another machine if so desired.

but is it ddr is what im getting at