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PostPosted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 12:39 pm    Post subject: Video Card Reply with quote

I want to get a Video Card that supports playing Team Fortress 2
Recommended Requirements wrote:
Recommended:
Pentium 4 processor (3.0GHz, or better),
1GB RAM,
DirectX® 9 level Graphics Card,
Windows® Vista/XP/2000,
Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection


My current statistics:


I know I need to get a new video card, but I don't know anything about video cards. My brother can install it, I am sure, but I need to know which would be a good one to get.
Price Range:
$35 - $65
I can increase it a bit if needed.

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PostPosted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 12:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

you just need 256 video card or 512...choose on wich one. 512mb card is worth like 140 dollors..i think, but thats on my country price..i dont know urs.im sure its cheapper..

well if ur using XP...most computer need a GeForce video card..

go get GeForce 8400 or 8600
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 12:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Is their some type of compatibility needed for computers? Because I'm afraid that I get an expensive video card, and my computer won't work with it... Is their some way to know which Video Card will work?
(Does it have minimum CPU requirements)

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PostPosted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Check what kind of slot your motherboard has for video cards, AGP, PCI or PCI-E. And use GPU-Z to get more information about your video card if you want.
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

GuM wrote:
Check what kind of slot your motherboard has for video cards, AGP, PCI or PCI-E. And use GPU-Z to get more information about your video card if you want.

How do I check that?
Here is the link to my computer on hp.com.
http://search.hp.com/query.html?cc=us&lang=en&qt=a1100y&la=en

EDIT:
The link you gave me says PCI:

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PostPosted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00499325&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=1118244&lang=en

Yeah, It seems you only have 3 PCI slots. I suggest buying a new motherboard since PCI cards aren't really the best cards :\
But I think you should be able to play Team Fortress 2 with your integrated graphics card, else you could try this one.
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 2:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah I looked up a tut on Video Card installation and it explained everything. I have decided to upgrade my computer in some areas.

This is what I have:
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Team Fortress 2:
$29.95
http://steampowered.com/v/index.php?area=game&AppId=440&cc=US

Video Card[PCI]:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0011FKI3M/ref=s9_asin_image_1_subs_c6_66_13_9_6-f9_serq_rfc_fhccbeg_g1-2785_g1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0P4QJ8ECV6EFK7ZRBJVC&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=278240301&pf_rd_i=507846

HardDrive[SATA]:
$44.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822210004


EDIT:
Is their some type of extra power I will need for a newer video card? I saw on youtube a guy talking about a video card and how you need a better power supply for it.

Does this one need a good power supply?

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PostPosted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 6:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You provided the same link for the video card and the power supply. I'm pretty sure you won't be needing a new power supply though. It's not like your installing anything that will suck up the power badly.
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 7:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Assuming that GuM has correct information (don't feel like checking), you can only use PCI cards, which will really hinder performance. Even though you will have to stick with a PCI card (unless you choose to replace your motherboard), one of the top-of-the line PCI cards will probably be able to play TF2.

The video card you selected is not compatible with your motherboard. It has to be PCI, and not PCI-Express.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131082
This one should play TF2 somewhere around low-medium, maybe.

As for power supply, you probably won't need a new one, only mid/high-end graphics cards actually utilize that much power (also because of the PCI-Express 6-pin).
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 9:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Imma get this one:
http://www.amazon.com/PNY-Geforce-FX5200-256MB-Graphics/dp/B000F5IE9Y/ref=pd_bbs_sr_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1206323504&sr=8-4

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PostPosted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 9:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

performance will likely be horrible unless you're running the worst settings imaginable.
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 2:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

slovach wrote:
performance will likely be horrible unless you're running the worst settings imaginable.

That's not what my friend said. He has TF2 and he says this card should run it perfectly on high.

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

hell. no.

FX series cards were so awful in DX9 it was ridiculous. They even default to DX8 in source engine games.

Try 5-10 fps on high settings.
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

slovach wrote:
hell. no.

FX series cards were so awful in DX9 it was ridiculous. They even default to DX8 in source engine games.

Try 5-10 fps on high settings.

Then what card do you recommend for a PCI only motherboard?
60$ range

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't think you'll be getting much better.

there are GeForce FX5600 256MB's floating around, but you will be getting abysmal performance either way on PCI.
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