some specs:
AMD be-2400 low watt dual core @2.4ghz
some 790gx mobo
4gb single stick DDR2 800mgz
19" viewsonic 1440x900
im currently running the integrated hd3200 which just isnt cutting it anymore. anyways i want to pick up a 8800gt from a buddy for $50 and im wondering if it would be worth it to spend more and get a better card, maybe something i could crossfire...
my question is, at what point will my slower system see diminishing returns when using faster and faster graphics cards? all the benchmarks of graphics cards i see lately are tested on very high end machines, which mine is not.
secondary question, i want to run HD movies off my rig to a 32" LCD. cards with HDMI outputs have sound integrated into the output, does a DVI type output have the same features?
AMD be-2400 low watt dual core @2.4ghz
some 790gx mobo
4gb single stick DDR2 800mgz
19" viewsonic 1440x900
im currently running the integrated hd3200 which just isnt cutting it anymore. anyways i want to pick up a 8800gt from a buddy for $50 and im wondering if it would be worth it to spend more and get a better card, maybe something i could crossfire...
my question is, at what point will my slower system see diminishing returns when using faster and faster graphics cards? all the benchmarks of graphics cards i see lately are tested on very high end machines, which mine is not.
secondary question, i want to run HD movies off my rig to a 32" LCD. cards with HDMI outputs have sound integrated into the output, does a DVI type output have the same features?