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Death and Rebirth; Of my already dying CPU...
Topic Started: May 14 2010, 08:13 PM (212 Views)
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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. :D
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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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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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GuestUSUT,May 18 2010
04:07 AM
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.

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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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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And although I hate to double post, I envy your rig, Zurginator.
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GuestUSUT,May 18 2010
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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.

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. :P

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. :P

This one will out-perform a 250:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...0-448-_-Product

$130.
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