SPARKLE NX8400GS.512MB. DDR2

[techboy11]

Any good?? I'm not a massive gamer but would like to play some games like Call of Duty 4 with some decent settings, would this card do the trick?!? Not really looking to break the bank just very budget I'm afraid, so will be looking to spend around £30, any suggestions welcome if this is crap -

Thanks

 

[ilovebarny]

yes that is junk. i had an 8600gt and i could max out COD4 on 1680x1050. you want something with ddr3 memory. maybe something like this. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814241068

one of the people that reviewed it said it would blow away a 8600gts. i have my doubts about that but it probably would beat it.

duno if this is your price range, dont understand British money.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=40000048&Description=8600&name=Desktop%20Graphics%20%2f%20Video%20Cards

aaa here we go i like this better. i had the xfx 8600gtXXX which newegg doesn't sell but this is a little more powerful than the one i had and its cheaper than the ATI card. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127306

 

[lambofgode3x]

the nvidia 86xx series is junk. go for either an ati hd3850 or hd4670 (both perform about the same). if you must have nvidia, go for a 9600gso, 8800gt or 9800gt. 9600gso being the worst performer of the 3 nvidia cards.

 

[techboy11]

Hi thanks for those suggestions, what about the POWERCOLOR
HD3450 512MB as an alternative which is cheaper, has anyone any experience of this type of card at around £30?!?

 

[Nik_I]

Hi thanks for those suggestions, what about the POWERCOLOR
HD3450 512MB as an alternative which is cheaper, has anyone any experience of this type of card at around £30?!?

that card is not designed for gaming and will not give you an enjoyable experience. if you want to play games, give up the idea of buying a card at that price. you'll need to spend a bit more to get anywhere near what you want to do with the card. as someone else said, a 3850 would be a great card.

 

[blackwidow_rsa]

Just suck up the extra cost for a better card. It was worth it for me

 

[Murissokah]

As a rule of thumb, always remember this: The first number on a VGA reflects the series, the second reflects the market class. So 8400 means geforce 8 series, crap class. The same goes for anything under 600 after the generation number (HD3450). At this market range, memory size means absolutely nothing. I understand these cards are very cheap, but honestly, don't expect much more then a integrated VGA. If you cannot afford much more, look for a 8800GS, 9600 or a HD3850. Even the 8600 would be way better than those (though I can't see myself recommending one of those).