Last edited by MAGUIRE93 (2008-04-03 15:30:04)
http://husdawg1-cnet.com.com/graphics-c … prod.txt.3PBAsydney wrote:
TBH I wouldn't recommend anything below 8800GT unless you are on a tight budget.
It's an OK mid range card though, definately way better than 7300.
that card is fine and not to expensive... just make sure everything fits... u know PCI-e motherboard etc and if you have enough room in your case... becase 8800 GT is quite a bit bigger than a 7300MAGUIRE93 wrote:
http://husdawg1-cnet.com.com/graphics-c … prod.txt.3PBAsydney wrote:
TBH I wouldn't recommend anything below 8800GT unless you are on a tight budget.
It's an OK mid range card though, definately way better than 7300.
how bout that?
nuthing over 250.PBAsydney wrote:
Well, what is your budget? For mid range I'd say 9600GT, for mid-high I'd say 8800GT and for a bit higher budget than that the 8800GTS 512mb (the #1 card today IMO)
PBAsydney wrote:
Then I recommend 8800GT and another gig of RAM.
coke wrote:
PBAsydney wrote:
Then I recommend 8800GT and another gig of RAM.
You need to check exactly what RAM your mobo supports - those that you've linked to are SO-DIMM's which are different to DIMM's (DIMM's are longer).MAGUIRE93 wrote:
http://husdawg1-cnet.com.com/ram-random-access-memory/kingston-valueram-memory-2/4505-3046_7-32749308.html?tag=prod.txt.1
http://www.buy.com/prod/evga-geforce-88 … 09495.html
das what you guys are talkin about right?
Last edited by Scorpion0x17 (2008-04-03 16:39:27)
ummm were can i find this info?Scorpion0x17 wrote:
You need to check exactly what RAM your mobo supports - those that you've linked to are SO-DIMM's which are different to DIMM's (DIMM's are longer).MAGUIRE93 wrote:
http://husdawg1-cnet.com.com/ram-random-access-memory/kingston-valueram-memory-2/4505-3046_7-32749308.html?tag=prod.txt.1
http://www.buy.com/prod/evga-geforce-88 … 09495.html
das what you guys are talkin about right?
You also may be able to go up to 2GB just by adding another 1GB - depends what you've got already and what your mobo supports.
And, be sure your mobo supports PCI-Express 16x.
Actually, what motherboard do you have? and what current RAM do you have installed?
Last edited by MAGUIRE93 (2008-04-03 17:05:28)
Last edited by Scorpion0x17 (2008-04-03 17:20:24)
what about a gfx card?Scorpion0x17 wrote:
OK, cool, as I thought you need DIMMs not SO-DIMMs.
Now, you've got a few options with the RAM - you've got two spare slots, according that info, so you could get two more 512's, but, if I were you I'd get either http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6820146526 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6820146568 (the second set are faster, but either will be fine) or similar.
Then, you can install them into the two spare slots and you'll have a total of 3GB - if it works OK (some mobos don't like you mixing sizes) - or you can take out your 512's and just have 2GB - if they don't work together.
And, from a quick google, it looks like you do have a 16x PCI-Express slot (can anyone confirm this?), so the video card should be fine - assuming there's space in the case - you might want to check with Dell on that point.
The one you linked to (http://www.buy.com/prod/evga-geforce-88 … 09495.html) should be fine - though note what I say at the end of my post (after I edited it).MAGUIRE93 wrote:
what about a gfx card?Scorpion0x17 wrote:
OK, cool, as I thought you need DIMMs not SO-DIMMs.
Now, you've got a few options with the RAM - you've got two spare slots, according that info, so you could get two more 512's, but, if I were you I'd get either http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6820146526 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6820146568 (the second set are faster, but either will be fine) or similar.
Then, you can install them into the two spare slots and you'll have a total of 3GB - if it works OK (some mobos don't like you mixing sizes) - or you can take out your 512's and just have 2GB - if they don't work together.
And, from a quick google, it looks like you do have a 16x PCI-Express slot (can anyone confirm this?), so the video card should be fine - assuming there's space in the case - you might want to check with Dell on that point.
Last edited by Scorpion0x17 (2008-04-03 17:23:55)
If you plan on ever upgrading anything: Don't buy a brand computer, compile it yourself.Little BaBy JESUS wrote:
Well i can tell u he cant get dual slot cards.... dont work in dells cuz their back-to-front and i have a feeling a 8800 wont fit... as i have a dell and it does but try to find out specifics....
Good point.DeathUnlimited wrote:
What cpu do you have? For a not-so-win one, 8800GT is overkill.