New Graphics Card.

**RudyTheRocka** · 06-22-08, 07:16 PM

Hey Everybody.
I've been talkin' to people on TTP (in game and out) about my current graphics card and possible upgrades. My current is an nvidia GeForce 7300 - in other words: a PIECE. Well, my price range is extremely low, like, 50 bucks kinda thing. Currently im looking at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121094

Its cheap, powerclocked to 8600, and ASUS is a trustworthy brand.
Before I go beg the parents for this - anyone have any better suggestions?

**Blue_Thunder27** · 06-22-08, 07:32 PM

I would go with either one of these. They will both out perform the 8500 GT for the same price.

Radeon HD 2600XT
GeForce 8600 GT

**~~Cecil900~~** · 06-22-08, 07:38 PM

I suggest saving your money for something better.

**Red_Lizard2** · 06-23-08, 05:02 PM

i agree with Cecil, when imo when a 7 series costs more then an 8 series card, you know something isn't right with the low end 8 series.

also is it a 7300 GS or GT? I have the GT and it should be able to run most games still, just not at high settings (course i doubt the 8600 or 8500 would either)

**Scrum** · 06-24-08, 09:53 AM

Rudy I have a 7900Gx2 that I don't mind parting with with as long as my 9800 works ok once I get it within the next few days. I usually get 40 - 120 fps depending on the situation (Avg probably 75).

Just send me your address offline when you get a chance, and I'll send it to you for free.

I know it's tough getting game components when you're younger and do not have a job, so this is just a friendly TTP gift! It's all about giving so no worries.

Use your 50 bucks and get a Razer Death Adder mouse!

**saszeus** · 06-24-08, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by Scrum

Rudy I have a 7900Gx2 that I don't mind parting with with as long as my 9800 works ok once I get it within the next few days. I usually get 40 - 120 fps depending on the situation (Avg probably 75).

Just send me your address offline when you get a chance, and I'll send it to you for free.

I know it's tough getting game components when you're younger and do not have a job, so this is just a friendly TTP gift! It's all about giving so no worries.

Use your 50 bucks and get a Razer Death Adder mouse!

Scrum
That has to be one of the most thoughtful gestures I have seen, you should be quite proud of yourself.
This is why the community at TTP is one of the best. Bravo to you.
Steve

**Mcstrange** · 06-24-08, 10:38 AM

question:
AGP or PCIe??

Very important if you buying new or getting handmedowns. Dont want to get osmething that wont plug in.

**Scrum** · 06-24-08, 11:31 AM

PCIe I believe. But I'll check to make sure tonight. If you cannot use it on your mother board. Then just sell it on ebay - they are going for about $100-$150. So that should be enough to get a new card that will work with your system.

**CanadianPersian** · 06-24-08, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by Scrum

Rudy I have a 7900Gx2 that I don't mind parting with with as long as my 9800 works ok once I get it within the next few days.  I usually get 40 - 120 fps depending on the situation (Avg probably 75). 

Just send me your address offline when you get a chance, and I'll send it to you for free.

I know it's tough getting game components when you're younger and do not have a job, so this is just a friendly TTP gift!  It's all about giving so no worries.

Use your 50 bucks and get a Razer Death Adder mouse!

what a nice guy!

did you mean the 7950 GX2?

**RudyTheRocka** · 06-24-08, 03:01 PM

Scrum i <3 you. Lol. :9

I'll send you a PM dude. Don't worry about sending it quickly or anything, It's summer, you've got a family, I'm not gonna be impatient with you in any way. I have a lot of respect for you as it is and this just raises it even more.

Thank You (times 60,000,000,000)
-Rudy