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April 9th, 2006, 07:09 AM
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Computer: Dell Dimension 8300, 3.2Ghz P4 HT, 1GB DDR
Current Graphics Card: ATI Radeon 9800 Pro
I'm looking to upgrade to one of these
BFG GeForce 6800 GS OC 256MB GDDR3 TV-Out/DVI (AGP)
Gainward BLISS GeForce 6800 GS Goes Like Hell Edition 512MB GDDR3 TV-Out/DVI (AGP)
Leadtek GeForce 7800 GS 256MB GDDR3 TV-Out/DVI (AGP)
PowerColor ATI Radeon X850 XT 256MB DDR3 VIVO TV-Out/DVI (AGP)
Haven't upgraded this before but I want it specifically for gaming - Far Cry is getting too jerky...
Any recommendation will be great, Thanks
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April 9th, 2006, 08:35 AM
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if you can afford it, go for the 7800GS
What power supply does your dell currently have in it?
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April 9th, 2006, 08:47 AM
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Its the standard one that came with it? Does this affect things? | |
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April 9th, 2006, 09:13 AM
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Have a look at the topic I made, "Have you seen this AGP 7800GT yet?", further down the page! That's the best AGP card on sale by some distance. | |
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April 9th, 2006, 09:16 AM
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£200 was kind of my limit as I want to buy some more ram too. Is that one really worth the extra £80? | |
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April 9th, 2006, 10:29 AM
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Assuming you mean the 7800GS, then yes. Current generation.
Although, the 6800GS isn't bad, but the 7800GS is a much better buy. | |
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April 10th, 2006, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by simoncpage Its the standard one that came with it? Does this affect things? | Whats the standard one it came with..? If its bad (which im guessing it is), you will have to look into purchasing a new one. | |
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April 10th, 2006, 10:26 AM
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Any recommendations on one that will be compatible? Thanks  | |
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April 10th, 2006, 10:31 AM
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Pretty much *anything* -> quality brands only with at least 400W on it...  I'm thinking your MoBo's got a 24pin connector... so the vast majority would work....
FSP, Antec, OCZ, Thermaltake -> all make quality PSU's....
FSP is the most affordable with a 400W PSU setting you back about 25 to 30GBP...
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April 10th, 2006, 10:51 AM
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Keep in mind it is a proprietary Dell system - standard ATX2.0 PSUs may not fit correctly. You'll want to double check before spending a lot of money on one.
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