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TBirdOnline   05-10-2010 at 04:37:56 AM

Hi,

I play Team Fortress 2 and Battlefield 2, currently. I would like to max out the graphics as much as possible. I would love to be able to smooth out the edges on the graphics and improve texture details. I am trying to hold off on replacing my machine for one more year (it is 4yrs old now).

My current setup:
Dell Dimension E510
Windows XP
Intel Pentium D 2.8ghz
3.25 Gig RAM DDR2
NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT

I would like to spend less than $100 on the video upgrade. I would be willing to spend up to $200, if it will blow my mind. My concern is that without replacing the machine, it won't be worth forking out even $70 for a new video card. I read that the Radeon HD 4670 is a good candidate. Will there even be a noticeable difference if I upgrade my video card?

Thanks for your expertise.

Tod

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EXT64   05-10-2010 at 04:58:39 AM
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Yes, a 4670 will be a very nice improvement over a 8600GT and also shouldn't add too much stress on your PSU/cooling. What is your PSU, by the way?


Message edited by EXT64 on 05-10-2010 at 04:56:16 AM
------------------------------ 4 x AMD 6172 > Tyan S8812 > 32GB > X-1050 | i7 970 > P6X58D-E > 7970 3GB > 24GB | i7 3770k > P8Z77-V Pro > Classified 580 3GB > 16GB

http://piro.pirocast.net/badge/none/fah02/800/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/255/255/255/557101.png
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EXT64   05-10-2010 at 04:58:10 AM

Note on this chart it is a decent number of levels up:

http://www.tomshardware.com/review [...] 598-6.html

------------------------------ 4 x AMD 6172 > Tyan S8812 > 32GB > X-1050 | i7 970 > P6X58D-E > 7970 3GB > 24GB | i7 3770k > P8Z77-V Pro > Classified 580 3GB > 16GB

http://piro.pirocast.net/badge/none/fah02/800/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/255/255/255/557101.png
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TBirdOnline   05-10-2010 at 05:49:00 AM

That chart is very useful. Thank you.

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EXT64   05-10-2010 at 12:20:50 PM

Yep, it doesn't give #'s, but as long as you move 2~3 levels up, you should see a good improvement

------------------------------ 4 x AMD 6172 > Tyan S8812 > 32GB > X-1050 | i7 970 > P6X58D-E > 7970 3GB > 24GB | i7 3770k > P8Z77-V Pro > Classified 580 3GB > 16GB

http://piro.pirocast.net/badge/none/fah02/800/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/255/255/255/557101.png
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evomaster85   05-10-2010 at 03:36:20 PM

I wold recommend you the 9800gt, it can be found very cheap and will give you a very good improvement over your 8600gt

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EXT64   05-10-2010 at 04:04:04 PM

A 9800GT is an excellent choice as well. However, note that there are two versions: an Eco that doesn't need a PCI-E 6 in power and the standard one that does. What your PSU is/has might help determine which if you want a 9800GT.


Message edited by EXT64 on 05-10-2010 at 04:04:23 PM
------------------------------ 4 x AMD 6172 > Tyan S8812 > 32GB > X-1050 | i7 970 > P6X58D-E > 7970 3GB > 24GB | i7 3770k > P8Z77-V Pro > Classified 580 3GB > 16GB

http://piro.pirocast.net/badge/none/fah02/800/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/255/255/255/557101.png
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EXT64   05-11-2010 at 12:57:42 AM

A 9800GT (normal) is about 80-120W maximum, while a 4670 is only 50-65W. As that Dell is a good PSU, either would probably work, however the 4670 would be much less strain on the PSU and heat.

------------------------------ 4 x AMD 6172 > Tyan S8812 > 32GB > X-1050 | i7 970 > P6X58D-E > 7970 3GB > 24GB | i7 3770k > P8Z77-V Pro > Classified 580 3GB > 16GB

http://piro.pirocast.net/badge/none/fah02/800/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/255/255/255/557101.png
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TBirdOnline   05-11-2010 at 04:09:49 AM

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TBirdOnline   06-10-2010 at 02:27:29 AM

FYI. I ended up NVidia GT 240. It works well.

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