Help with Graphics Card

[Phil10]

Help!
I need to upgrade my computer from an IGP to a new graphics card - not sure what to get? I have an available AGP slot.
Current system is:
Intel Pentium 4 CPU 3.0GHz
896MB RAM (2x512MB) PC3200 DDR
Motherboard ASUS P4R800-V Deluxe 1.XX
Bus clock 200MHz
IGP Graphics Radeon 9100

 

[Pilky01]

Claimed.

And get a new system.

 

[Phil10]

I can't afford a new system!!
Not looking for fantastic graphics - something that would be suitable for COD4 or similar?
Would something like the ASUS ATI Radeon HD3650 512MB DDR2 be ok?
Any help appreciated.

 

[PwnDirect]

And get a new system.

He speaks the truth

It would be much smarter to do a budget new build for say 400/500 then speeding 100 on a dead systeam.

However if you want a new card theres only one choice, last agp card made 3850

Whats your psu also.

I would also get 2gb of ram for it although the board supports 4gb its not worth it on a dead systeam

ram

 

[postmanfw]

Welcome to the forums

Out of touch with agp cards but you will need to upgrade to 2gigs of ram if possible to play cod4 properly with a decent card.

Would also help if you could say what resolution you will be playing at and how much you are willing to spend.

 

[Phil10]

Thanks for the advice.
I have a HEC-385AD-PT PSU (385W).
Looking to spend aboutr £150 in total or, as you say, it is more cost effective to buy a new system!
Not sure about resolution - whatever works!
My internet speed is only about 1 gig as well so on-line gaming is driven by line speed not graphics.

 

[PwnDirect]

Is you case atx or matx?

Serioulsy an new build is much cheaper than you would think & i strongly advise it.

 

[Pilky01]

Your basket
Product Name Qty Price Line Total
MSI P31 Neo2-FR Intel P31 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard £41.99
(£49.34) £41.99
(£49.34)
OcUK GeForce 8600 GT 256MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail £34.99
(£41.11) £34.99
(£41.11)
Intel Celeron E1200 1.6Ghz Dual-Core Processor (LGA775) - Retail £31.99
(£37.59) £31.99
(£37.59)
OcUK 2GB (2x1GB) PC2-6400C5 800MHz DDR2 Dual Channel Kit £15.99
(£18.79) £15.99
(£18.79)
Sub Total : £124.96
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DHL @ Home Next Day (Delivered Mon-Fri)
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £8.49
VAT is being charged at 17.5% VAT : £23.35
Total : £156.80

 

[psychas]

same as poster on above but instead e1200 atleast get e2200.

e1200 is not for gaming its for office work tbh

 

[PwnDirect]

no no at least a E5200 imo

 

[Phil10]

Brilliant help - thank you all.

Looks like a new system is the way forward.
I really appreciate your advice and will get buying bits ASAP.

 

[psychas]

no no at least a E5200 imo

e5200 even better