Dimension 8200 P4 1.7Ghz 512 Ram. Currently using GeForce3 Ti 200. Looking to upgrade components rather than new system. Playing BF2, UT2004, Warcraft.
Like most people I'm trying to do the most while spending the least $$$. Not looking to spend more than $250 if possible. AGP. I'd like the card to last 2 years minimum. Benefit of one over the other (ATI vs Nvidia).
Also do not understand the difference between AGP, AGPX4, AGPX8 so far as what type of compatability issues they may present.
Also I understand many of these new cards need alternate power sources. Where does this power come from? Do I need to buy an alternate power source or is everything I need supplied with the card? Thanks for the help.
Oh also is it worth saving money on a refurbished card? I assume not.
Like most people I'm trying to do the most while spending the least $$$. Not looking to spend more than $250 if possible. AGP. I'd like the card to last 2 years minimum. Benefit of one over the other (ATI vs Nvidia).
Also do not understand the difference between AGP, AGPX4, AGPX8 so far as what type of compatability issues they may present.
Also I understand many of these new cards need alternate power sources. Where does this power come from? Do I need to buy an alternate power source or is everything I need supplied with the card? Thanks for the help.
Oh also is it worth saving money on a refurbished card? I assume not.