need help with vidcard

Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by Ragnarok2, Jul 19, 2005.

  1. Ragnarok2

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  2. Pop_Smith

    Pop_Smith Regular member

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    Yeah, that card should suit your needs. Get input from other members if possible (DO NOT double post, you will get banned for that).
     
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    The 128-bit 9250 (i.e. that one) with 256MB memory is probably the best value low-budget card about. Although for extreme usage i have upgraded from my 9200 equivalent, everything was more than satisfactory with it. Go for it.
    Interesting sig, pop_smith, the outcome hasn't yet depressed me, though i wonder just how much benefit the extra 120mhz memory speed gives me...
     
  4. Ragnarok2

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    Yeah I think its a very good card for that price, and I'm probably going to order it this weekend. Do you guys think it will run games like Battlefield 2, Halo, and Guild Wars?
     
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    Halo will be fine, as will guild wars, but you might struggle with Battlefield 2.

    If playing Battlefield 2 is a must, then I suggest moving up to a 9550 or 9600, which are still excellent value cards.
     
  6. striker68

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    I agree, that card will work for you. I have the 9550 and I play everything on high settings.
     
  7. Ragnarok2

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    Aight cool thanks for the suggestions guys, I'm gonna take a look at the 9550.
     
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    only 128MB is not a problem for lower end cards, but DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES get a 64-bit one, they are around 20% as fast as 128-bit cards.
     
  11. jaydeeX3

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    i have a radeon 9250, and battlefield 2 will not play..... it needs a stronger card.... and that game prefers nvidia cards....
     
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    it's not that, it just won't accept any low-end card, to be fair i wouldn't expect that much from battlefield 2 until you reach the 9800 section really given by the astounding requirements. Plus if you have a 64-bit 9250 it's really an 8000...
     
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