I have picked out these GPU's they seem to be pretty good??? The second one seems to have faster speeds and its cheaper...
(is there a way you can check if the card is compatible with the MOBO or does it just need to be a PCI Ex16) Radeon HD 4830 512MB -- $99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102822 Core Clock 575MHz
Memory Clock 900MHz/1800MHz
Memory Size 512MB
Memory Interface 256-bit
Also does anyone know what the sound lvl of these GPU's are?? My computer is pretty quiet so i need a GPU to match it.. (if possible) I play mostly strategy games..!! (controlling tons of troops and stuff like that)
resolution is 1680x1050
Right now with the on board video (ATI Radeon HD 4200)
Empire: Total war - (need more graphic power) -- Release Date: March 03, 2009 Rome: Total war - (runs OK) can have 18,000 troops in one battle without lag at med graphics -- Release Date: September 27, 2005 Blitzkrieg 2 (runs GREAT) full settings -- Release Date: February 20, 2007 Stronghold 2 (runs GREAT) full settings -- Release Date: April 19, 2005 Gettysburg (runs GREAT) full settings -- Released Date: April 28, 2005
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Message edited by kylo on 10-10-2009 at 07:51:05 AM
The 4830 will be enough for your gaming needs. I do not believe the card is powerful enough to use 1GB on higher resolutions, so just stick with he 512mb version.
However, here is a better choice, a 4850. The 4850 is a tier above the 4830 and equal to a 9800GTX/GTX+/GTS250:
The 4830 will be enough for your gaming needs. I do not believe the card is powerful enough to use 1GB on higher resolutions, so just stick with he 512mb version.
However, here is a better choice, a 4850. The 4850 is a tier above the 4830 and equal to a 9800GTX/GTX+/GTS250:
The 4850 requires a single PCIE power cable and a 500W power supply. If the power supply is cheap junk he wont be able to add a good graphics card like that.