Video Card Help

[zippy09]

I want to buy a ATI Raedon x800 pro platinum, cuz my video card dosnt support bf2 ive had for bout a year and i havnt been able to play it cuz my video card dosnt support it and i havnt gotten around to buyin a new one, i was wonderin if ne1 cud tell me if this is video card will suport the game good enuf, and if not cud ne1 gimme ne suggestions? thxs

[imported_DANK]

Re: Video Card Help

Read this thread http://www.totalbf2.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89559 or report in there; but it has all been discussed and the best prices for power shown in there.

In short yes buy the card.

[knghtwhosaysni]

Re: Video Card Help

Assuming he has an AGP slot... what motherboard do you have now, zippy? Or, if it was prebuilt, what's the model number for the computer?

[zippy09]

Re: Video Card Help

I got a biostar, p4m80-m4 thats my motherboard

[mlkmnz]

Re: Video Card Help

I have one of those cards, theyre great, never had any issues running any game. Check these guys out if you want one cheap:

http://stores.ebay.com/ReTekDirect

I know its eBay, but if you keep tabs on his auctions for an X800XT PE, you can pick one up for the starting bid price ($145) if you are patient for a day or so.

[zippy09]

Re: Video Card Help

thxs but im not gon use ebay, does ne1 know if my motherboard supports the raedon x800 platinum?

[mlkmnz]

Re: Video Card Help

Provided you are buying an AGP X800XT PE, then yes, it does.

[megawhompertoo]

Re: Video Card Help

Unfortunately, if you're buying an agp video card, you're going to get nailed going with ATI right now.

I'm happy with my x800xt AIW, but if you can't stand ebay then it might be worth it to check into this 7600gs:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130021

or a 7800gs if you have the dough:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130269

Somebody please prove me wrong, but ATI's decent agp solutions are all either underpowered (x1600pro) or too expensive to justify the upgrade (x800xt)...whoa...wait a sec..if Newegg gets this one back in stock (with the -$91 instant savings), I'd get it...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102492

500/1000mhz core/mem; 256-bit memory interface; 256mb gddr3; and 16 pipelines...that's my card, and $100 less than I paid for it a year and a half ago.

[zippy09]

Re: Video Card Help

ait thxs but do u kno if the PNY GeForce 7600GS will work with the motherboard?

[megawhompertoo]

Re: Video Card Help

oops. i linked to a 7600gs pci-e card. here is the correct link to the agp version:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130036

any card that says "agp" will work in your motherboard. you MAY need a better PSU for a performance card, but I doubt it. what is your current PSU?

edit: here are the rest of the agp 7600gs on Newegg

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?DEPA=0&type=&Description=7600gs+agp&Submit=ENE&Ntk=all&N=0&minPrice=&maxPrice=&Go.x=0&Go.y=0

[zippy09]

Re: Video Card Help

how do i find out what psu i have tho?

[mlkmnz]

Re: Video Card Help

Remove side of case, read power rating on the side of the PSU.

[megawhompertoo]

Re: Video Card Help

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006BC57O/002-6011891-2668039?v=glance&n=172282

i wouldn't wait. i'd buy it now ^^^^. :) i've got this card, and it's a very, very good AGP card for bf2. The price is finally right, too. plus, you can record movies onto your computer from your cable t.v. with it (like TiVO, only free) can impress people by burning their 8mm/vhs home movies to dvd (that's how i sold buying a $279 card to the wifey), listen/record FM radio with it...etc.

a really great card!