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need a new card help wanted plz

ad3eek

ad3eek

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i have atm a ati readon 9800xt, am looking to upgrade but am unsure what to get, my current spec is

abit ul8 motherbord
2gb of 3200 ram
amd 64 3200
ati readon 9800xt

pretty basic relly but its ok for what i use it for, i play a lot of fear, call of duty, quake and battlefield (all versions)

would appreciate any assistance.have been looking at this one
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-120-SP

needs to be agb tho, lol
 
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Sorry to invade your thread here but I'm after similar advice.

I'm willing to spend a bit more (150+) but it also needs to be AGP. I'm after some opinions too though. Is it really worth purchasing an AGP card when everything is progressing into PCI-E? I'd like a total upgrade but I can't afford the 800+ I'd need for the system I'd like so in the mean time I'd like a boost in the graphics department. I have a similar spec to the OP but only 1g of RAM (i'll probably buy another Gig around crimbo though). Thanks in advance for any opinions/suggestions :)
 
Wouldnt go for an x1600 series card, they have a 128 bit mem interface that cripples performance. If I were you (both) I'd consider a change of motherboard - sell your old one on an auction site - allowing you to go PCI-E. The change of board might cost you £30, but AGP graphics cards cost a lot more than there equivalent PCI'E ones. If I were you I'd change motherboard and buy an ocuk 7900GS
 
that one looks good, ive read a lot of threads on these mobo's. can anyone who has had one or have had experiance with these bords please say as i do want to make sure what i get is'nt alode of rubbish.
 
The Asus is pretty pricey and unless you're going SLi it's not really worth it. I'd highly recommend the DFI ultra-d, fantastic board, great for overclocking. Probably the best 939 board around. You might be able to cash in on the conroe craze by picking one up cheaply second hand.
 
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