Joined: 07 Apr 2003 Posts: 16818 Location: New Jersey
Posted: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:27:08 Post Subject:
So... AGP 8X is what you need? High end cards for that are pretty $$$... and it could be more economical (and more of an upgrade), to move away from the Socket A / DDR-400 scene.
But... If you want to stick with this board, what kind of budget for a graphics card? _________________
So... AGP 8X is what you need? High end cards for that are pretty $$$... and it could be more economical (and more of an upgrade), to move away from the Socket A / DDR-400 scene.
But... If you want to stick with this board, what kind of budget for a graphics card?
What would you suggest as an upgrade? That would also include new memory, CPU too though so that would also be pricey.
Joined: 07 Apr 2003 Posts: 16818 Location: New Jersey
Posted: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:47:23 Post Subject:
Well, 2GB of DDR2 memory might be under $30... A 'decent' dual core CPU could be $100... And a new motherboard may be another $100. Could easily go higher, but to beat an old rig it could be done for even less.
But, looking at AGP graphics @ Newegg... the best you are going to get is a HD3850 for $130 or more. PCI Express offers better cards, or the same version costs less (or you could get the one I am selling for much less, with half the money going to charity ).
It obviously costs more money to upgrade the CPU, memory, mothboard and video... but a system like that is getting to the point where you either get a minimal boost from an upgrade and ride it out, or look to spend a little more for more power and more future upgradability.
Or look around the bigger forums for used AGP cards. I think GeForce cards cap in the 7X00 series, while ATI cards cover the 1X00, 2X00, and 3X00 series. _________________
Joined: 14 Jun 2003 Posts: 8204 Location: In the naughty zone
Posted: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:56:07 Post Subject:
Unless your current card is not working correctly I would not recommend upgrading. AGP, and your current system is several generations out of date.
Instead I would do as the Doctor recommended and upgrade. Even if this means saving up for a few months for the upgrade. IMHO money worth spending. _________________ I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. - Oath of office of the President of the United States
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Joined: 19 Oct 2005 Posts: 1738 Location: New Jersey
Posted: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:07:07 Post Subject:
I just ordered some parts for two new CAD stations at work for about $600 each.
AMD 6000+, ASUS M2N-E, 2GB 800MHz Corsair, Quadro FX 560 Video card, 160GB Seagate Sata HDD, Enermax Chakra Case, Antec 500W EarthWatt PSU _________________
Joined: 07 Aug 2005 Posts: 1244 Location: Computer
Posted: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:56:37 Post Subject:
khelben1979 wrote:
This is 2008 and spending money on old technology doesn't make much sense, unless it's for nostalgic reasons.
like my old voodoo card that was the best thing since sliced bread? _________________ Currently being eaten by a system called Oracle9i, gosh it's sticky in here.
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