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Speedgnom   07-23-2009 at 09:15:21 PM

Hello.I am thinking of buying a new video card.I am thinking of buying the XFX GF 8600 so i want to ask is it compatible :??: .If you have other options for video cards feel free to post. :)

Here is my system:

CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+
Mother Board: GIGABYTE M61PME-S2 ddr2/Sata2/6100+PCI-E s.AM2
RAM: A-Data DDR2 2GB PC2-6400/800 MHz
Case power supply: Quantum ATX 400W 24 pin

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neon neophyte   07-23-2009 at 09:30:11 PM
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should be fine.

8600 alternative is a 4670, same price. lil bit better performance on the 4670. no cuda.

*edit* oops, im thinking of the 9600s. the 8600s are a touch slow.


Message edited by neon neophyte on 07-23-2009 at 09:34:29 PM
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Bronze Graphics badge coozie7   07-23-2009 at 09:31:40 PM
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What is the main use of the machine?
The 8600 is a terrible choice for games and only so-so for video playback.

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Speedgnom   07-23-2009 at 09:58:06 PM
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Well the main use for the machine will be games,movies,music.
A friend of mine has this video card and he can play Crysis on max settings with resolution of 1024x768(not sure about the resolution) so why is it bad for gaming?

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Bronze Graphics badge coozie7   07-23-2009 at 10:04:26 PM
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What resolution will YOU be using?
And your friend will be playing a low settings, even at that resolution, a terrible waste of a truly beautiful game.
I would suggest the HD4670/9600GT/9600GSO as a maximum, anything more will need a more powerful powersupply.

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Speedgnom   07-23-2009 at 10:41:30 PM
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So 9600GT is fully compatible with my mother board and power supply?

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Bronze Graphics badge coozie7   07-24-2009 at 01:00:37 PM
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If the PSU has a 6 pin PCI-E connector, yes, the 9600GT will run.
If the PSU does not have a 6 pin PCI-E connector, get the HD4670 instead or you'll need to use molex/PCI-E power adaptors, which should be avoided like the Plague.

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