Upgrade Time Is Nearing...

[Doctor Destiny 41]

So here's what I have in mind;

- Video Card

- PSU

- and another of the same LCD monitor I have now

 

Before you jump at me and say, OMG GET THE 8800 LOL, I go budget style. I aim for decent power with a lower cost, which is what my entire machine is right now and it's a damn fine piece of equipment but it can be better.

[Luk3us 63]

I have that same kind of Video Card, though mine in 256 instead of 512. It runs everything at usually highish levels with out much problem. But I'm only running everything at 1280 x 1024 though, so yeah. Its a reasonable card, but still better to go for something a bit better though, for extra future proofing.

 

Also, don't forget that your video card is only as good as the memory and proccessor that goes along with it...

[TheBlackOut 7]

Think you picked out before I said backwards compatibility with PCI 2.0... But yes, just because the 9600GT is PCI 2.0 doesn't mean it won't work for your motherboard.

 

This PSU Maybe? 600watts, plus the cost makes it a good deal. If you ever want to add more fancy stuff to your rig, wouldn't have to venture out for a new PSU. Just an option to consider.

 

9600GTs

 

For 30 more bucks, I'd consider them.

 

- Proof of backwards compatibility if you were skeptic

Edited February 23, 2008 by TheBlackout

[Doctor Destiny 41]

Also, don't forget that your video card is only as good as the memory and proccessor that goes along with it...

I have 2GB of RAM and a decent little dual core. Hasn't failed me yet.

 

Think you picked out before I said backwards compatibility with PCI 2.0... But yes, just because the 9600GT is PCI 2.0 doesn't mean it won't work for your motherboard.

 

This PSU Maybe? 600watts, plus the cost makes it a good deal. If you ever want to add more fancy stuff to your rig, wouldn't have to venture out for a new PSU. Just an option to consider.

 

9600GTs

 

For 30 more bucks, I'd consider them.

 

- Proof of backwards compatibility if you were skeptic

I don't add much fancy **** but I do enjoy cost effective.

May grab a 9600, dunno yet.

[Hans5849 0]

PSU-

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817139004

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817151040

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817151034

 

Seasonic makes some awesome PSU's and Corsair is a rebandaged Seasonic. They are efficient and reliable. http://www.silentpcreview.com/article699-page1.html

 

As for the video card, 9600 FTW

http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3235

http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3234

[kraft 0]

You might aswell get a 9600gt now that the price has just dropped recently, thanks to the 9800 gx2s which are superior to anyuthing out on the market at the moment

 

 

[TheBlackOut 7]

Yep, unless you got an 8800 card, I'd stick with that. No new architecture or major improvements, eh.