Updating video card...
 

Hello People,

I have a question,
it's about time I updated my videocard, from the ultra slow geforce Fx 5200 128MB/64bit, to the next step up, for my budget I've been looking at a Radeon R9550 CDT 256Mb/128bit, or a Geforce FX 5500 256Mb/128bit, i've been to both product's sites and they pretty much look the same, can anyone offer some sage-like advice, which is the better performer?

as this weekend i'm hopefully going to be buying another 512Mb DDR Ram and a videocard. can anyone guide me in which card would be better for my system?

Thanks

Itto


Current System:

Intel P4 3.0ghz HT
is7-e2 Mobo
512Mb DDR Ram
120Gb Seagate Hdd
CDR-RW
500w psu
Win Xp Home Ed
Geforce Fx 5200 128Mb/64bit

Re: Updating video card...
 

Do you have some more cash?

If so then get a 9800pro for a 9600pro.

Get this 9600pro 256mb only $120 The 9550 is old and slow for todays games.
If you can only get one of the 2, get the 9550 then.

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Just go out and buy one at a local computer store or at Comp USA.

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Thanks Pethegreat,
I'll look into it further...

Is that $120 Us, canadian, or Au?

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It depends on the type you buy but yeah its around those prices.

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ok,
thanks Vash2000,

Down here in Oz, Radeon 9600 XT 128Mb/128bit is roughly $340 from Winner Computers

Do you know the difference between SE, XT, and LE after card names?

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Se- crap

Xt-the fastest/most expensive

LE- better than se but still crap.

The 9600pro i showed would be around $150AU Don't buy the $300 one your getting scammed badly.

Look for a site that ships worldwide since newegg does not.

You will be paying topdollar for it though:p.

Also, what kind of games do you like to play? If you like Half life 2 and doom 3 then go for a 9800pro or an x800 insted. But if you like older games then the 9600pro/Xt will be fine.

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Yeah like they have different characteristics with the SE,XT, and LE.

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ok so that was australian dollars, sweet, I'll check the markets for one on sunday, usually i can get some things cheaper there..

games I am currrently playing, are UT2k4, C&C General Zero Hour, Homeworld 2, original Half Life, Diablo 2 LoD, and I'm looking for better games, any recommendation?

Re: Updating video card...
 

Yeah i know what you mean about the Geforce 5200, i have one and i am starting to hate it. and like pethegreat said, i would get a 9800Pro or a X800 if you want to play the newer games well.