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gamer383   03-17-2008 at 11:06:53 PM

Probably a stupid question but....
i would like to know why does a graphics card have its own RAM?

 

and

 

with my specs...would i be better off getting this card (ATi Radeon X1650 PRO 512MB PCI-Express) for general comp use.(only for MMORPGs-with budget of ~£20-35)
specs
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Service Pack 2
4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Motherboard: asus p5k-vm
CPU Type:e2180, 2000 MHz (8 x 250)
2gig of RAM
Video Adapter :Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family (384 MB)
380W antec earthwatts

 

thanks for reading


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physx7   03-17-2008 at 11:13:22 PM
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video [...] .28VRAM.29

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graph [...] deo_memory

I don't know how well that answers your question...

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would i be better off getting this card (ATi Radeon X1650 PRO 512MB PCI-Express) for general comp use.(only for MMORPGs-with budget of ~£20-35)



What games exactly? Any dedicated graphics card is better than intergrated. Just make sure your PSU can handle it.


~Physx7


Message edited by physx7 on 03-17-2008 at 11:14:48 PM
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Shadow703793   03-17-2008 at 11:33:35 PM
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Yeah, just get a low end 8400GS and OCit. Much better than integrated. The 8400GS is about $40-45=~£30

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gamer383   03-18-2008 at 09:15:02 AM
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oh thanks for the info

 

is the 8400GS = nVidia GeForce 8400GS 512MB PCI-E?

 

"This item isnt good value for money, especially over the 256MB Version which is £12 cheaper and faster. I have tested both this card, and the 256MB version by XFX on 3DMark06 and the score difference was surprising, with the 512MB card scoring lower than the 256MB card! This is because the DDR2 Ram is slower (667mhz) on the 512MB model, whereas the 256MB model uses 800mhz DDR2 memory, which is 20% more efficient!... Save your money and opt for the 256MB version."

 

what do you think?


Message edited by gamer383 on 03-18-2008 at 09:17:07 AM
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lunyone   03-18-2008 at 09:43:39 AM
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Sounds good for the $, get the faster RAM GPU, the 8400gs.

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GPU Power
8800gtx w/e6600 OC'd will run on Antec 380w w/27A on 12v rail, PSU!!
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gamer383   03-19-2008 at 12:23:23 AM
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is there a difference between Inno3D Nvidia GeForce 8400GS 256 and nVidia GeForce 8400GS 256MB PCI-E?

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lunyone   03-19-2008 at 03:00:07 AM
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Do you have links for them? Generally it's just a manufacturer difference. The reference chip (8400gs) is standard, but the way a manufacturer equips the card is usually different. Some of them use the minimum RAM and some use faster RAM. It all depends on what company and what they are trying to offer the consumer.

------------------------------ PSU Tiers
GPU Power
8800gtx w/e6600 OC'd will run on Antec 380w w/27A on 12v rail, PSU!!
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gamer383   03-19-2008 at 09:42:01 AM
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oh right i see
oh right i see
this is the inno3D card
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI [...] 0228196546

 

The nVidia GeForce 8400GS 256MB PCI-E would be a new one from a good site


Message edited by gamer383 on 03-19-2008 at 09:44:43 AM
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lunyone   03-19-2008 at 11:13:03 AM
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The benefit of buying a new GPU is that you'll get the full warranty from it. If you buy used, most manufacturers don't cover the 2nd owner, so you might keep that in mind when buying.

------------------------------ PSU Tiers
GPU Power
8800gtx w/e6600 OC'd will run on Antec 380w w/27A on 12v rail, PSU!!
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gamer383   03-19-2008 at 05:44:30 PM
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Right...i should prob get a brand new one then.

 

I was readng about SLI on this froums stickey and it says that "Currently, GeForce Boost is only supported by GeForce 8400 GS"

 

Is this on all the cards or is there a specific card that would say has GeForce Boost?

 

Is there a brand for 8400GS 256MB you recommend, i am currently looking at a XFX one because it is within my budget inc delivery.

 

Manufacturer XFX
Chipset 8400 GS
GPU Clock Rate 450MHz
Shader Clock 1200MHz
Memory Clock 800MHz
Memory 256MB DDR2 SUPPORTING 512MB
Interface PCIe x16
TV/Out VGA, DVI, HDTV
DVI Yes
VIVO Support No
Included Software -
Extras HDTV Output
DirectX Support 9 / 10
Packaging Retail
Warranty 1 Year
£31.95

 

Can i also have your opinion of this item-Samsung SH-S203 20X DVDRW - SATA - Black


Message edited by gamer383 on 03-19-2008 at 05:56:19 PM
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