PCI Cards

AlMightyBob · Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 6:36 am Post subject: PCI Cards

Ok I was stupid enough to buy a Dell(i was on a budget) but I was wondering if anyone knows a good PCI card to get. I was thinking about this one
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000E2Y7E/qid=1145791823/sr=1-3/ref=sr_1_3_3/202-2151660-9063839

but im no computer whiz so any other suggestions would be great
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theboomboom · Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 9:33 am Post subject:

If you are going to want to play some of the more recent games (bf2, etc.) Then I believe you are going to need a geforce 5700 or higher.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814139166R

This card costs a wee bit more, but in the long run it would probably be better than skimping on something that won't run the games you are probably going to want to run Wink

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AlMightyBob · Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 9:57 am Post subject:

Wow Ive been told that BF2 wont work with a PCI card Very Cool Very Happy

EDIT: what does 'Refurbished' mean in this case?
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theboomboom · Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 10:51 am Post subject:

I believe it will work since I was able to run bfv with a pci card. Refurbished means you are going to get a card that has been returned for whatever reason, tested/fixed and the sold again. It probably doesn't include any of the bundled software or cables, but you can usually pick those up pretty easily seperatley
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Stealth · Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 8:02 pm Post subject:

You just gave hope to Milk. =D Then we can pwn together again! Twisted Evil

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AlMightyBob · Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 7:47 am Post subject:

Cheers

hopefully ill get it soon, most likely after my exams
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AlMightyBob · Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 2:16 pm Post subject:

Dangit newegg doesnt deliver to the UK, got any other links?
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RK-Mara · Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 5:41 am Post subject:

Buy new motherboard.
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AlMightyBob · Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 8:27 am Post subject:

Motherboards confuse me Confused

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RK-Mara · Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 12:47 pm Post subject:

You dont need to install it, computer stores can usually do it for you for a price, or if you have any nerd friends.
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Stealth · Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 1:57 pm Post subject:

Most motherboards have a step by step instruction book that tell you where everything is at so you can build it.

But, there's a problem with RK's idea.

If you buy a new mobo, it has to match your RAM (which is too hard to find, so I just buy new RAM).

If it doesn't have an internal video card, you'd need to buy one that has an internal graphics card. Or use the PCI graphics card if you have it externally.

Basically, You have to buy it in steps.
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AlMightyBob · Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 2:41 pm Post subject:

Well them steps cost money tht i dont have so ill stick with the gfx card for now
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Raed · Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 3:27 pm Post subject:

Use google to find a UK retailer, and see if they sell that card.
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Wang Chung · Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 4:06 pm Post subject:

google.co.uk, froogle, and check out the card. double-check with us the retailer first Very Happy

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AlMightyBob · Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 4:48 pm Post subject:

Froogle was useless, it gave a whole bunch of AGP cards. Looking on ebay i found the ONE and only fairly affordable card at $100 and over $30 shipping and it doesnt accept paypal overseas so its far from a great deal...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-JATON-3DForce-Video-248PCI-DVI-Geforce-FX5700LE_W0QQitemZ8819985168QQcategoryZ40161QQssPageNameZWD2VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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