Sub £50 with d-sub output?

[slowrunner]

Trying to spec a graphics card to go with my new system, but have a slight problem in that the monitor I got a couple of months ago only has a standard 15-pin d-sub input.

I ideally need a card with 512mb, but it must be under £50 including the vat.

Or are DVI -D-sub adapters available?

 

[Magnum_Force]

Yeah most (if not all) graphics cards come with an adapter.

For £50 I would go for a HD3650 or maybe HD3670.

Perhaps a X1950Pro if you can get one that cheap.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-151-AS&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=708

That one seems ok, although don't expect it to play the latest and greatest games very well.

 

[slowrunner]

Hmm, i was looking at just an ocuk 8500gt, it's mainly in order to get a better frame rate in mmorpg's.

 

[Magnum_Force]

Bah, do NOT go for thatgfx card for any kind of game, little better than you have now tbh.

If you go with either a HD2400 or a 8500 series graphics card, you'll just be disappointed.

Problem is your on AGP, so you'll have a harder time finding a good gfx card at that price.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-081-OK&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=403

That is agp, and although not great for games, it's still better than a 8500GT.

 

[slowrunner]

graphics card to go with my new system

the new system is still at the planning stage, and will be pci-e.

 

[Magnum_Force]

Ok, so maybe it'd be better if you told us a budget for your total build, and see what people recommend

 

[slowrunner]

This is what's currently planned, really cant afford much more than £250. I'm not a heavy gamer at all, this is mainly a well overdue upgrade that needs to run SL well.

 

[Wizardskills]

This card would be better

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-075-OK&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=912

 

[Munky1080]

I recommend getting the Asrock 4CoreDual-SATAII motherboard, that way you can upgrade in stages if £250 is all you can afford right now.

 

[slowrunner]

I did look into that mobo a while back, but seeing as I'd still need the processor, and some RAM (curently only got pc-2100), it seemed to make more sense to save up and go all out, especially when my current drives and graphics are really starting to show their age.

 

[slowrunner]

Oh, maybe I should mention that my monitor is an Acer P193W running at 1440x900.

 

[kylew]

You might be better with this RAM too http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-072-OC&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=813

 

[slowrunner]

That'd be fine if I was buying this week, but it's going to be another month or so before I can buy anything.

Edit: just ran 3Dmark03, and got a whopping 631, OUCH!