a little help trying to find the right graphics card i read the sticky

2007-01-25 13:05:00

#1

ReDevilJR: Member; +106|6812

I'm looking for the right PCI graphics card, I'm going from AGP ->>> PCI, so I'm not to familiar with them as far as performance, which is the better buy... I'm looking for something that can play 2142/bf2 at full quality, 1024 x 768 res, maybe slightly higher... any suggestions? My price range is in the 200's

2007-01-25 13:06:13

#2

Naturn: Deeds, not words.; +311|7066|Greenwood, IN

Well what are the specs of you computer. Specifically your motherboard?(The rest of your computer would help too.) A budget rang is also needed.

2007-01-25 13:12:19

#3

ReDevilJR: Member; +106|6812

Well, I'm looking to get a completely new motherboard... I'm still debating which mobo i want... however I'm looking at these...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813151037
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813151038
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 813151037R
Yes, they're server mobo's, but i heard their performance is great...

this for CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6819103750

price range in the 200's...

2007-01-25 13:26:01

#4

Naturn: Deeds, not words.; +311|7066|Greenwood, IN

Well if I were you I would go Core 2 duo not AMD. While AMD is still a great CPU and still holds the best performance to price ration. Core 2 duo still is the best power you can buy. But if its around 200 so I would say a 7900GS.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814130056
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814150202

That would be your best bet for vid cards.

2007-01-25 13:48:33

#5

The#1Spot: Member; +105|7000|byah

ReDevilJR wrote:
Well, I'm looking to get a completely new motherboard... I'm still debating which mobo i want... however I'm looking at these...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813151037
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813151038
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 813151037R
Yes, they're server mobo's, but i heard their performance is great...

this for CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6819103750

price range in the 200's...

dude do NOT buy any of those boards cause they only support 939 the processor is AM2.

get this board http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813127225

2007-01-25 13:53:30

#6

-GR33NS-: Member; +10|6961|KILLA KALI

Make sure everything you get is compatible with every other piece of hardware you will get. Now when you say PCI card do you mean PCI express? PCI is different than PCI express.

2007-01-25 14:45:50

#7

Bertster7: Confused Pothead; +1,101|7042|SE London

Brizzzer wrote:
Well if I were you I would go Core 2 duo not AMD. While AMD is still a great CPU and still holds the best performance to price ration. Core 2 duo still is the best power you can buy. But if its around 200 so I would say a 7900GS.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814130056
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814150202

That would be your best bet for vid cards.

Absolutely. An E6300 will demolish that X2 with a bit of OCing.

As for GPUs, a 7900 would be your best bet, but you can get a 7900GT for that price.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814150216

Slightly better than a GS.

2007-01-25 15:29:47

#8

claor: Member; +39|6875|Australia

The#1Spot wrote:
ReDevilJR wrote:
Well, I'm looking to get a completely new motherboard... I'm still debating which mobo i want... however I'm looking at these...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813151037
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813151038
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 813151037R
Yes, they're server mobo's, but i heard their performance is great...

this for CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6819103750

price range in the 200's...
dude do NOT buy any of those boards cause they only support 939 the processor is AM2.

get this board http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813127225

... the board you specified is socket 939 to...... the proc he wants is AM2.....as you said yourself...

to ReDevilJR.... don't get a server board....... and just make sure all the components are compatible.
if you have a AM2 processor you need a AM2 mobo... if you go for the core 2 duo (775) you will need a mobo with socket 775...
as for the GPU i would go with a 7900gs, or x1950pro.

also what type of RAM you got?

2007-01-25 15:32:09

#9

Ilocano: buuuurrrrrrppppp.......; +341|7128

If you can wait for about a month, the budget/mainstream Nvidia DX10 cards will be coming. Future proofing...

2007-01-25 15:33:59

#10

-=]DeatH1337[=-: Member; +51|7095|England

ReDevilJR wrote:
this for CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6819103750

price range in the 200's...

I have the same CPU, although i know the C2D's are better it still works fine for me and BF2.

2007-01-25 15:35:04

#11

ReDevilJR: Member; +106|6812

well,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813151037
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813151038
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 813151037R
those are AMD 64 X2 compatible. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6819103750

okay, what's the difference between PCI and PCI express? which is better? the boards above support.

http://www.mushkin.com/doc/products/mem … asp?id=193 DDR

why not server boards? A co-worker uses them, he sais they're really good.

Last edited by ReDevilJR (2007-01-25 15:37:18)

2007-01-25 15:37:11

#12

claor: Member; +39|6875|Australia

pci graphics don't really exist anymore.. graphics have moved to pci-e the board Will have pci-e and pci slots..
pci-e for graphics.... and pci-for sound cards and network card etc....

an no there not compatible.. there different sockets

you can get a server board if you want...... but i wouldn't.. do you want me to post links to a compatible mobo proc setup ?

unfortunately every AM2 mobo i have looked at only has 240pin RAM, so you will need to change that CPU to a 939 socket.

Last edited by claor (2007-01-25 15:45:05)

2007-01-25 15:40:15

#13

scottomus0: Teh forum ghey!; +172|7098|Wigan. Manchester. England.

PCI-E is faster and newer, use that for your graphics card, PCI are for all your other stuff like sound cards etc

2007-01-25 15:40:31

#14

ReDevilJR: Member; +106|6812

they are, hmph. alright...

2007-01-25 15:42:11

#15

ReDevilJR: Member; +106|6812

claor wrote:
pci graphics don't really exist anymore.. graphics have moved to pci-e the board Will have pci-e and pci slots..
pci-e for graphics.... and pci-for sround cards and network card etc....

an no there not compatible.. there different sockets

you can get a server board if you want...... but i wouldent.. do you want me to post links to a compatible mobo proc setup ?

sure, thanks.

2007-01-25 15:47:57

#16

ReDevilJR: Member; +106|6812

oops, completely missed that, thanks guys... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6819103627 that's what i meant wrong board type, my bad!!!

2007-01-25 15:50:27

#17

claor: Member; +39|6875|Australia

nice SLI mobo socket 939 that supports your RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813131568

AMD 939 processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi … tegory=343

2007-01-25 15:52:10

#18

claor: Member; +39|6875|Australia

ReDevilJR wrote:
oops, completely missed that, thanks guys... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6819103627 that's what i meant wrong board type, my bad!!!

that CPU is OEM which mean it dosent come with cooling. unless you have cpu cooling at home ?

your better off going with this if you want a faster CPU with fan.. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6819103544

Last edited by claor (2007-01-25 15:54:23)

2007-01-25 15:53:47

#19

Ryan: Member; +1,230|7304|Alberta, Canada

Water bottle cooling ftw.

2007-01-25 16:28:02

#20

ReDevilJR: Member; +106|6812

claor wrote:
ReDevilJR wrote:
oops, completely missed that, thanks guys... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6819103627 that's what i meant wrong board type, my bad!!!
that CPU is OEM which mean it dosent come with cooling. unless you have cpu cooling at home ?

your better off going with this if you want a faster CPU with fan.. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6819103544

alrighty thanks!

what's the difference between these...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814150202
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814150216
it appears as though the cheaper one is faster? could you guys explain that to me? thanks! it appears as the GT has more pixel pipelines.

2007-01-25 16:59:17

#21

claor: Member; +39|6875|Australia

ReDevilJR wrote:
claor wrote:
ReDevilJR wrote:
oops, completely missed that, thanks guys... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6819103627 that's what i meant wrong board type, my bad!!!
that CPU is OEM which mean it doesn't come with cooling. unless you have cpu cooling at home ?

your better off going with this if you want a faster CPU with fan.. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6819103544
alrighty thanks!

what's the difference between these...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814150202
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814150216
it appears as though the cheaper one is faster? could you guys explain that to me? thanks! it appears as the GT has more pixel pipelines.

get the GT its only 10 bucks more and its far better.

the GS is clocked a bit higher but i would pay the extra 10 bucks for the GT defiantly.

Last edited by claor (2007-01-25 17:01:03)

2007-01-25 17:21:09

#22

ReDevilJR: Member; +106|6812

Okay, so far here's what I'm looking to get...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814150216
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6819103544

I'm still trying to find the right Mobo... thanks again for all your help!!!

2007-01-25 17:25:54

#23

scottomus0: Teh forum ghey!; +172|7098|Wigan. Manchester. England.

Well you need a socket 939 mobo.

heres one, not so bad either.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813131540

Last edited by scottomus0 (2007-01-25 17:27:30)

2007-01-25 17:39:52

#24

ReDevilJR: Member; +106|6812

Ok, here's another question, i have an IDE connection to my hard drive, is it noticeably faster to get the Sata's?

Last edited by ReDevilJR (2007-01-25 18:01:11)

2007-01-25 18:02:34

#25

claor: Member; +39|6875|Australia

so you only have a ide hard drive... cause sata is better. umm well not sure, if you want to spend more money on a new hard drive go for it. are you in need for a new harddrive ?
what wrong with the mobo i specified ? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813131568

Last edited by claor (2007-01-25 18:06:48)

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