Hi everyone.
I know basic things about computers, and I'm seeking for your advices!!
Looking to upgrade my video card and ram for low budget as possible. I have AMD Athlon 64 3200+ with built in geforce 6100 and 1280ram running at 167.4Mhz
My motherboard supports dual channel memory, but I think it's fsb is at 200Mhz and I don't know if it worth it to go dual channel. Any suggestions on that?
Things that I do involve 3d renderings(solid works, 3dmax) , multi tasking (photoshop/illustrator), play games in medium settings (I want to be able to play left4dead- Halflife2 engine)
As long as things are smooth, I will be happy with. I don't expect high detailed shiny graphics. Something in the middle.
As I was looking at Tom's review on best money graphic, I saw ati radeonx1650 GT on it's best score for under $100.
Or would you guys suggest other graphic cards for someone like me..
Not a heavy gamer, just like to play fps games in medium settings hopely with a lowest budget as possible.
Help guys !! THANKS!
I agree with hatman here, this card would fit the bill nicely. Also, in the 1650 serie, I would rather get the 1650XT which has the DDR3 memory instead of the DDR2.
A real X1650 pro should have GDDR3, the one you are looking at (like most now) has slow clocked GDDR2. IF the 1650GT had GDDR3 it would be the better gaming card. You may just want to double check the cards specific features as the gaming difference if both GDDR2 should be minimal.
On that site for some reason its like $160 for a 1650xt, Idk why. Theres a 1950gt listed for less then that.
I don't know why but for some odd reasons, this card has a huge price range. I have seen it at 115.00 $ CDN at my corner shop which is ok but at 160.00$ it's way too much. At this price you can get a 1950 pro.
Thanks for all your replies.
But I think I'm looking for something lower than $100 at the moment.
I don't even know if I need to spend $100 on graphic card...
I'm not a heavy gamer, more of a multi tasking guy.
is it 1650 gt my best solution?
Thanks for all your replies. But I think I'm looking for something lower than $100 at the moment. I don't even know if I need to spend $100 on graphic card... I'm not a heavy gamer, more of a multi tasking guy. is it 1650 gt my best solution?
Yes but as said, the 2600xt costs basically the same price but better for you. A $100 card probably wouldnt even qualify for a light gamer
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