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| Death and Rebirth; Of my already dying CPU... | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: May 14 2010, 08:13 PM (212 Views) | |
| s123i68 | May 14 2010, 08:13 PM Post #1 |
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So this last weekend, my computer decided it would be a great idea to suddenly stop working. After fiddling around with it for about a week, my dad and I found out it was the motherboard causing all the problems. So, in turn for my troubles, my dad bought my moneyless ass this. It'll work until I get a job and move in with my mom to buy a new comp altogether. However, I have a conundrum. I was using what felt like an ancient ATI Radeon X300 to try and get by on my PC gaming. Note that I don't have any games after '08, so graphics aren't that intensive. However, in my infinite wisdom, I considering just using the integrated chip that comes with the motherboard to help satiate my gaming crave until I can get enough money to scrap together a high-end machine. So, since I can't really buy a new graphics card at this time, what should I do? Keep using my X300 card, or just use the Nvidia GeForce 7025 integrated chip that comes with the motherboard? Input needed/appreciated.
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| MrGuest | May 15 2010, 03:07 AM Post #2 |
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Use the integrated, it should pull better if you install the right drivers and whatnot. Then save and buy one of my 260s! |
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| GuestUSUT | May 18 2010, 04:07 AM Post #3 |
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I'd vote integrated as well, it appears to be more powerful and better drivers = cool. In the meantime, save your spare change for a GT 9800 or 250. They're pretty spectacular for a (relatively) low price point. |
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| MrGuest | May 18 2010, 04:13 AM Post #4 |
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9800 GT sucks balls, and the 250 is no longer on my recommended list. If you're on a budget, go for a low end ATI 5xxx series card. |
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| GuestUSUT | May 18 2010, 04:34 AM Post #5 |
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The 8800, the 9800, and the 250 are basically the same specs in slightly different architectures. The price difference is $10 each card, and the performance difference is what, 2-4 FPS? The 5xxx Series are significantly more expensive, plus the drivers (And the open source Linux ones) have given me shit. Although, I have had my share of good experiences with ATI drivers... they're just... moody. I am looking to upgrade it one soon, anyway, haha. |
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| GuestUSUT | May 18 2010, 04:35 AM Post #6 |
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And although I hate to double post, I envy your rig, Zurginator. |
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| MrGuest | May 18 2010, 03:21 PM Post #7 |
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There are $100 5xxx, the 58xx are the expensive ones. ![]() The 9800 has 2 versions, GT and GTX. The GTX is still a decent card, and is what the 250 is based on. You recommended the GT, which sucks balls. ![]() I don't recommend either due to Dx11 support in the 5xxx. Just for fun: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...0-470-_-Product $70 5xxx. ![]() This one will out-perform a 250: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...0-448-_-Product $130. |
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