• Older computer, Need help deciding on best video card for 60$ USD or under
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Right now I do not have enough money to purchase even a basic gaming computer, and I wont for a good while. I need to find out what the best graphics card (agp4x/8x) to purchase at around 60 USD would be. I just want to be able to play CSS on medium-high settings in at least DX8 mode, and BF2 functionally on whatever settings be required, but this is at the very least- I want to play as many titles at the highest FPS and settings possible for this pricerange. Here are my system specs...note that I have no idea what the power supply deal is with my system, its probably not that much. Dell Optiplex GX260, stand-up case version. Processor Information: Vendor: GenuineIntel Speed: 2258 Mhz 1 logical processor 1 physical processor HyperThreading: Unsupported FCMOV: Supported SSE2: Supported SSE3: Unsupported SSSE3: Unsupported SSE4a: Unsupported SSE41: Unsupported SSE42: Unsupported Operating System Version: Windows XP (32 bit) NTFS: Supported Video Card: Driver: Rage Fury Pro/Xpert 2000 Pro (Microsoft Corporation) DirectX Driver Name: ati2dvaa.dll Driver Version: 5.1.2600.0 DirectX Driver Version: 6.13.10.5019 Driver Date: 3 Aug 2004 Desktop Color Depth: 32 bits per pixel Monitor Refresh Rate: 60 Hz DirectX Card: Rage Fury Pro/Xpert 2000 Pro (Microsoft Corporation) VendorID: 0x1002 DeviceID: 0x5046 Number of Monitors: 1 Number of Logical Video Cards: 1 No SLI or Crossfire Detected Primary Display Resolution: 1280 x 1024 Desktop Resolution: 1280 x 1024 Primary Display Size: 12.60" x 9.45" (15.75" diag) 32.0cm x 24.0cm (40.0cm diag) Primary Bus Type Not Detected Primary VRAM: 32 MB Supported MSAA Modes Not Detected Sound card: Audio device: Sound Blaster Audigy Memory: RAM: 1022 Mb Miscellaneous: UI Language: English Microphone: Not set Media Type: DVD Total Hard Disk Space Available: 38154 Mb Largest Free Hard Disk Block: 8406 Mb Steam Hard Disk Usage: 4446 Mb OS Install Date: Feb 26 2010 Game Controller: None detected I used to play CSS on low-medium settings in dx8 mode decently using a 5500fx, but I rather get more bang for my buck this time around.
Just save up for a new build. It will be worth the long wait.
Not worth it.
I don't think you guys understand. I can not save up for it, because all of my paycheck goes to car insurance and the like. I would literally have to wait 6 or more months to even approach 150$ spendable on computer parts. I have no other option for playing games. I apologize for not explaining this more thoroughly in the first post.
Well you could upgrade, but it won't be worth it at all. I'll look for some GPUs right now.
[QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;26450917]Well you could upgrade, but it won't be worth it at all. I'll look for some GPUs right now.[/QUOTE] Thank you kindly
4650 is the best you can get really. Actually it should do well for CS:S for High Settings at 1024x768. Your CPU will bottleneck a bit though. [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125281[/url] [editline]2nd December 2010[/editline] $62 with rebate
You should be able to pick up some of the 7-series Nvidia cards really cheap on Ebay these days. Some of them go for around $70-80 A 7600 GT can play most games fairly well except anything made in the last year or two, it's the card I have at the moment. But your CPU really is going to struggle, and I suggest you try and save as much money as possible.
[QUOTE=MrEndangered;26451014]You should be able to pick up some of the 7-series Nvidia cards really cheap on Ebay these days. Some of them go for around $70-80 A 7600 GT can play most games fairly well except anything made in the last year or two, it's the card I have at the moment. But your CPU really is going to struggle, and I suggest you try and save as much money as possible.[/QUOTE] Seems like OP has some financial problems so no. [editline]2nd December 2010[/editline] You know it would be better for him to get a cheaper AGP card and a better CPU.
[QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;26451035]Seems like OP has some financial problems so no. [editline]2nd December 2010[/editline] You know it would be better for him to get a cheaper AGP card and a better CPU.[/QUOTE] 7-series are AGP aswell. Both the cards we mentioned are also a similar price.
Apparently my power supply is rated at maximum 250 Watts
[QUOTE=DaveOfDefeat;26451155]Apparently my power supply is rated at maximum 250 Watts[/QUOTE] Then I wouldn't dare coming near it with even a 4650 in it.
Get a cheap 400W, get a 4650. Might be able to get something that can run source nicely, then.
[QUOTE=MrEndangered;26476181]Get a cheap 400W, get a 4650. Might be able to get something that can run source nicely, then.[/QUOTE] [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139017&Tpk=cx%20430[/url] Shame they don't sell CX 400 anymore since it's actually better than the new series.
4650.
-Removed- My own dumbass fault for not reading the thread properly.
[QUOTE=cdlink14;26487530]You could get a Radeon X1650Pro, I had one with my old 200W PSU and had no problems. [editline]4th December 2010[/editline] [URL]http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-SAPPHIRE-X1650-PRO-256MB-AGP-DVI-VGA-VIDEO-CARD-/220685205690?pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item3361dd00ba[/URL] Cheap, and seller has good feedback. And just to be in the safe zone you'll have enough left over to buy a cheap PSU. [editline]4th December 2010[/editline] + this PSU - [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817170014[/url] = 61.99[/QUOTE] what the fuck is wrong with you
[QUOTE=reapaninja;26487751]what the fuck is wrong with you[/QUOTE] If you have a problem with my recommendation at least try to post criticism as to why you think it's bad instead of just flaming.
you recommended [B]logisys[/B] I shouldn't have to explain what's wrong [editline]4th December 2010[/editline] if you don't see what's wrong then just leave this section
[QUOTE=reapaninja;26488003]you recommended [B]logisys[/B] I shouldn't have to explain what's wrong [editline]4th December 2010[/editline] if you don't see what's wrong then just leave this section[/QUOTE] Sorry... I just searched for a PSU that suited in price with the video card the actual output on the 12V rails also seemed sufficient for the card.
[QUOTE=cdlink14;26488064]Sorry... I just searched for a PSU that suited in price with the video card the actual output on the 12V rails also seemed sufficient for the card.[/QUOTE] I like how the first four reviews for that PSU are about how it has died after two months.
[QUOTE=MacTrekkie;26488138]I like how the first four reviews for that PSU are about how it has died after two months.[/QUOTE] Yeah my own dumbass fault for not putting much effort into searching. Also I'm loll'ing so hard at the 5th review, some guy is running a 5770 from that PSU...
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