computer advice

[jrobie79]

looking to upgrade my video card in my PC, i think i have a built in one to the motherboard, basically i want something up to todays standards, it doesnt need to be super capable, im not playing to many hardcore games like crysis, but id like to get better resolution, definately DVI capable, and if possible has some TV output or something. I already have a tuner so it doesnt need that, but i was looking around on newegg, no idea what im looking for, looking in the < 75 dollar range. Thanks

motherboard info if it helps:
-5 PCI slots, 32 bit
-1 AGP slot supports AGP 2.0 and 3.0 for 4x and 8x mode

(outta motherboard manual)

[02stu]

Just go to Best Buy and look at all of the AGP cards they offer, and buy the one that has the most on-board memory and good-looking features (like dx10 support, and good name brand). AGP is an older technology, so there won't be too many options.

Or you could buy online and do some research first on good AGP cards.

[equate975]

www.newegg.com just get a nvidia 8600gt or better if possible.

[Charlie]

Not much left in an AGP card. Look at the Nvidia 7600 GS line, it's pretty good.

-Charlie

[Seph]

I'll be the bad guy and suggest something different. Sell your current CPU/mobo/memory and make the switch to c2d and pci-e video card. That will be money much better spent. Watch for combos on newegg. Personally I'd stay away from bestbuy for parts as they are overpriced. If you'll post up what your current setup I'll help price something for you.

[//MPower]

I have a retail 8x AGP PNY 7600GS OC 512mb that is collecting dust in my closet.

I used it for 2 months then my agp MB died. I upgrade to a Core 2 duo 8800GT system and haven't looked back. It's verified tested and working on a different MB.

I still have the retail box and everything that came with it. I ran it at 515/900 for the short time I used it. It ran cool and 100% stable. Crysis was the only thing it couldn't handle with my AMD 3200+.

$50 shipped and it's yours.

PM me if you're interested.

[cokeisgood00]

best buy= no
just go on newegg, and filter PCI only it'll bring you up then click lowest to highest price. find one with 256mb of vram and you'll be good, all in all you'll spend around 60$ with shipping.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130289

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161184

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150270

[//MPower]

best buy= no
just go on newegg, and filter PCI only it'll bring you up then click lowest to highest price. find one with 256mb of vram and you'll be good, all in all you'll spend around 60$ with shipping.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130289

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161184

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150270

uhhh, no. A PCI card isn't going to be any faster than the onboard crap he has now.

AGP is extinct

PCI is archaic.

Either postpone an upgrade and buy an 8x agp card or do the smart thing and upgrade to a pci-e system.

[jrobie79]

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[jrobie79]

what would you suggest for a cheap(er) motherboard video card combo. motherboard is only like 3 years old, didnt think it was that extinct but whatever. ill be saving for a newer setup apparently.

[aintnothang]

If looking to upgrade your mobo, get one with a pci-e x16 2.0. Its the latest tech.

[scabzzzz]

PCI is still worthy. And can be had for cheap.

Obviously anything he buys will be an upgrade from onboard video so at least get something with a DVI input.

[s0urce]

PCI is still worthy. And can be had for cheap.

Obviously anything he buys will be an upgrade from onboard video so at least get something with a DVI input.

This has got to be a joke?

[aintnothang]

pci is close to extinction.

[Kruzen]

PCI is still worthy. And can be had for cheap.

Obviously anything he buys will be an upgrade from onboard video so at least get something with a DVI input.

You wont be finding anything PCI with DVI afaik, i'm pretty sure processing digital signals requires hardware acceleration, which PCI cards don't have the bandwidth to do.