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proximus0   03-31-2009 at 07:00:35 AM

I recently started playing everquest2, my onboard crap card doesnt do it justice. I need upgrade badly. hp pavillion dual-core 2.4 GHz, 4 GB ram; just not sure what is best card to get, im trying to stay round $100. Lookin at GeForce 9800
GT? any suggestions? Comments?

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gkay09   03-31-2009 at 07:13:12 AM
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Well better with a ATI 4830...Get which ever(4830/9800) is cheaper...The 4830 performs as good as or better than a 9800GT overclocked...

But before buying the card, make sure the power supply present in the computer has 6 pin power connector for the graphics card...else you would have to buy a new power supply...
Else get a 4670, which doesn't require additional power connectors and performs similar to a 9600GT...

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JDW_SWB   03-31-2009 at 07:16:12 AM
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HIS HD 4830 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 - $94.99 and free game (Stalker : Clear Sky)

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RazberyBandit   03-31-2009 at 07:59:58 AM
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Might not need a 6-pin connector from the power supply provided you're not running extra hard drives, optical drives, PCI cards, etc. A molex to 6-pin adapter could do the trick if your power supply is strong enough.

Check the wattage output and 12V Amp rating on the power supply (or provide the make and model number) and perhaps someone can double check to see what your system could support.

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ravenware   03-31-2009 at 08:15:43 AM
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Definitely check to make sure you have 18a+ on the 12V rail.

Most of the 4830 cards come with a 4-pin molex to 6-pin pci-e connector.

BTW, if you get the Sapphire branded card it costs less
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102822

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