Spec me a new card?

[Liam]

Hello guys, I want to upgrade my x850xt. I don't really wanna spend a huge amount but im assuming I don't need to, to get a better card than this?

I need it to fit into a micro ATX case (Sugo). I've seen a nicely priced 4850 512MB on the MM here but im really not too sure as ive not bought a card for ages.

Thanks

 

[arc@css]

What resolution do you play at? What's your budget?

 

[Liam]

What resolution do you play at? What's your budget?

Tbh mate, I only play at 1280x1024 (poo monitor) and i've not played any PC games for a while. I only really play WOW and my account has been frozen for about 6 months but im thinking of playing again but want better graphics. I'm thinking around £100 marker. To back it up, ive got a dual core with 4gb ram.

 

[arc@css]

Well as you probably know, WoW is more cpu dependent than gpu so a second hand card like you mentioned would be more than adequate. It's also a good option if you do decide to play something else since it does pack a decent punch for most modern games. You can't go wrong really. I don't see the need for 1gb of video memory playing at the resolution you do.

 

[Liam]

Well as you probably know, WoW is more cpu dependent than gpu so a second hand card like you mentioned would be more than adequate. It's also a good option if you do decide to play something else since it does pack a decent punch for most modern games. You can't go wrong really. I don't see the need for 1gb of video memory playing at the resolution you do.

Cool, I actually didn't realise that it was more CPU dependent so thats good to know. I'll see if I can pick up a decent second hand one then