I bought my PC 3 years age with a Core2 Duo 1.8 GHz processor and a 8400GS 512MB graphic card.
I want to upgrade my CPU to intel core2 quad q8200 2.33 GHz.
But I'm not sure if I do that, I can run most games in max graphics, because of my graphic card.
Can 8400GS 512MB run most games like crysis, farcry2, grid, GTAIV and ... in max graphics? or it can't do that even with a 2.33GHz quad CPU?
No, not a snowflakes chance in hell mate, sorry. The 8400GS will put a picture on your screen but that's about it, if you can bear to wait just a week or so longer the new ATi cards may be available in a store near you and even if you do not want one of those it may cause a price change amongst other cards.
8400GS was not intended for gaming. of course you still be able to play some games but if you want to play new games (especially GPU intensive one like Crysis) you better get new card. check the requirement needed for the games you want to play and decide which card is best for you.
Message edited by renz496 on 09-21-2009 at 03:32:21 PM
^ I'd imagine that would be 'High' DX9 settings - not 'highest' DX10 settings. No way would you run DX10 with AA on a 8600GT - even at 1024, ok, maybe 10-20fps but not playable!
And the OP has a 8400, much weaker than a 8600GT! Get a new gfx card, as everyone else recommends! (Also check your Power Supply because its likely you will need to upgrade that too to power the new graphics)