Hardware Analysis Community Forums http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/64007/ 2008-12-02T15:59:37-05:00 http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/64007/ http://media.hardwareanalysis.com/halogo.gif text/html 2008-05-12T22:12:08-05:00 Meats_Of_Evil http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/64007/?o=40#535851 How about a 6800oc? It was a great card at the time and you can unlock the pipelines with Rivatuner. <br /> <br /> <a class="ext" href="/action/r/http://cgi.ebay.com/Nvidia-BFG-6800-OC-128mb-AGP-graphics-gard_W0QQitemZ120259099956QQihZ002QQcategoryZ3762QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.com/Nvidia-BFG-6800-OC-128mb-AGP-graphics-gard...dZViewItem</a> text/html 2008-05-12T18:47:26-05:00 SombaSan http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/64007/?o=40#535843 While looking at your system specs, I noticed you stated you were planning on upgrading your RAM. <br /> <br /> I think you best bet would be to upgrade your entire system for about $180 bucks <br /> you can get a AM2 4200+ 2.2ghz dual core, with 2GB of DDR 800mhz memory, and a decent mobo Gigibyte/MSI/ASUS, with a 160GB SATA HD. That would be the best route to go and give you overall system performance. text/html 2008-05-07T04:09:36-05:00 james clark http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/64007/?o=40#535334 <br /> I would sugest a 6600GT or even beter a 6800GS (most unlockable to GT speeds) anything higher than that and your CPU would choke it. If you want an ATI go with the X800 series or the X1600 series.<br /> <br /> All cards I listed are AGP compatible and should be pretty cheap by now whether used or new. text/html 2008-05-04T06:46:57-05:00 Trent Pegler http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/64007/?o=40#535158 I am only going to spend what I can afford. Also, I am not running Vista so it shouldn't be such a problem. Just about all the better graphics cards on <a href="/action/r/http://www.ebay.com/">eBay</a> at the moment are 512MB cards, which is overkill on my system and they might not work with my motherboard (I definitely can't afford a new motherboard).<br /> <br /> I am also going to try and get 2x 1GB sticks of DDR 333 RAM, and at least a thermaltake 430W PSU. text/html 2008-05-04T05:41:34-05:00 MrBungle http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/64007/?o=40#535147 Trent Pegler said: <div class="quote">I am currently looking at getting the following:<br /> <br /> <a class="ext" href="/action/r/http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HIS-RADEON-X1050-256MB-DDR-AGP-4X-8X-VIDEO-CARD-new_W0QQitemZ120257176557QQihZ002QQcategoryZ40156QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HIS-RADEON-X1050-256MB-DDR-AGP-4X-8X-VI...dZViewItem</a><br /> <br /> What kind of performance will I get on my system compared to my current FX5500?<br /> <br /> I am also going to look for a thermaltake 430W PSU both on <a href="/action/r/http://www.ebay.com/">eBay</a> and some computer stores.</div><br /> <br /> Its very low end, think integrated video on a card... It will support newer 3D features than your current card but will lack the power to take advantage of them. It <b>may <br /> </b> be sligtly faster but don't expect miracles. text/html 2008-05-04T03:17:07-05:00 Trent Pegler http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/64007/?o=40#535115 I am now considering the Thermaltake TR2 RX Cable Management 450W PSU which I can get for about $90 on <a href="/action/r/http://www.ebay.com/">eBay</a> (that's including postage)<br /> <br /> or an Antec Basiq 500W PSU which will cost me about $100 inc postage (again on ebay), which one would I be better off getting. text/html 2008-05-03T08:53:04-05:00 Trent Pegler http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/64007/?o=20#535067 I am currently looking at getting the following:<br /> <br /> <a class="ext" href="/action/r/http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HIS-RADEON-X1050-256MB-DDR-AGP-4X-8X-VIDEO-CARD-new_W0QQitemZ120257176557QQihZ002QQcategoryZ40156QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HIS-RADEON-X1050-256MB-DDR-AGP-4X-8X-VI...dZViewItem</a><br /> <br /> What kind of performance will I get on my system compared to my current FX5500?<br /> <br /> I am also going to look for a thermaltake 430W PSU both on <a href="/action/r/http://www.ebay.com/">eBay</a> and some computer stores. text/html 2007-11-22T02:18:46-05:00 Maestro http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/64007/?o=20#520077 The 430W Thermaltake is only 8 dollars more than they Ultrix that you specced. It WILL work with your system. The X800GTO would also be a much better alternative to the 7300GT that you have found and it is cheaper to boot (88). Don't forget also that these ARE AU prices.<br /> EDIT: I had one of these Thermaltakes, and it ran my old skt754 system (3000+, 1GB, X800XT PE). It will run yours not a worry in the world. text/html 2007-11-22T02:14:06-05:00 Trent Pegler http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/64007/?o=20#520074 Thats all well and good, but remember I am on a budget and I need a PSU that will work with my system.<br /> <br /> Also, I live in the Hunter Valley so I can't easily get to Ultimo or Auburn text/html 2007-11-22T02:04:31-05:00 Maestro http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/64007/?o=20#520069 Are you kidding? Go to <a class="ext" href="/action/r/http://www.msy.com.au" target="_blank">http://www.msy.com.au</a> and have a look at their price list. You can pick up the 7600GS 256MB AGP for only 105 or consider the X800GTO 256MB for only 88. They are both way more powerful than the 7300GT. I'd get the 7600GS personally as it is PS 3.0 and DX9.0c compliant.<br /> As far as powersupplies are concerned...never skimp!!! MSY have 430W Thermaltakes for only 39. Itll be a hell of a lot better than that Ultrix or w/e text/html 2007-11-22T00:25:07-05:00 Trent Pegler http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/64007/?o=20#520043 I am looking at getting the following via ebay<br /> <br /> LEADTEK GEFORCE 7300 GT 256MB AGP 4X/8X - AU$96.00<br /> <br /> 550W Ultrix Power Supply AU $31.95<br /> <br /> Would the 7300GT be able to run on my system. Same specs as last update. The PSU has to have 4 molex connections and suitable for my system (like the one I have mentioned above)<br /> <br /> text/html 2007-07-31T01:34:54-05:00 ian elliott http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/64007/?o=20#503506 Trent Pegler said: <div class="quote">Hi all.<br /> <br /> I bought a GeForce FX5500 as a stop-gap while I save up enough for a better card.</div><br /> <br /> Why that is hardly any better than the 5200 you had <img src="http://media.hardwareanalysis.com/smilies/smile16.gif" width="14" height="14" border="0" alt=":/" title=":/"><br /> <br /> text/html 2007-07-30T13:41:53-05:00 Trent Pegler http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/64007/?o=20#503401 Hi all.<br /> <br /> I bought a GeForce FX5500 as a stop-gap while I save up enough for a better card. Would I be able to put a GeForce 7600GS agp card in my system, with its current specs (except for a new Seagate 250GB HDD and a Soundblaster 5.1 PCI Sound Card which I also got last christmas). <br /> <br /> I also still plan on getting 2 x 1GB sticks of PC2700 RAM. I don't wish to overclock the system though, just leave everything on stock settings. Additionally, I plan on eventually getting a Soundblaster Audigy 2 ZS to go with the Logitech X-530 speaker system I hope to get for christmas. text/html 2006-12-28T06:30:32-05:00 Mike L http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/64007/?o=20#467332 ian elliott said: <div class="quote">X1950Pro AGP. These scores were with a 3.2Ghz pentium4 and 1GB ram.<br /> <br /> <a class="ext" href="/action/r/http://www.hartware.de/review_668_7.html" target="_blank">http://www.hartware.de/review_668_7.html</a></div><br /> <br /> Nice link. Those specs are right up my alley. <br /> text/html 2006-12-28T06:15:16-05:00 Super XP http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/64007/?o=20#467329 ian elliott said: <div class="quote">X1950Pro AGP. These scores were with a 3.2Ghz pentium4 and 1GB ram.<br /> <br /> <a class="ext" href="/action/r/http://www.hartware.de/review_668_7.html" target="_blank">http://www.hartware.de/review_668_7.html</a><br /> <br /> And you guys don't recommend a PCIe card as he has AGP. </div><br /> <br /> I would agree, the X1950Pro AGP is now for a great price.