Need a lower end card

Delta6326 · Sep 30, 2009, 02:35 PM

ok my cosine says that her computer is having problems, with games she took a look at here graphics card she said it looks messed up and the fan broke so im pretty sure that her graphics card melted a bit.

All i know is that she has a single core CPU i think P D at 2.4ghz?
like 2gb of ram
a lowend MB.. MB has only a Pci E 16 not 2x
its in a sony
trying to stay under $75
SHE ONLY PLAYS WOW had to make sure people see that she plays i think around 1280x1024

i think a good upgrade card would be Sapphire 3870 or a Sapphire 4670 the 4670 is newer but i have looked and the 3870 i think out performs it in some things but its very close. i just dont know whats better she may have to get a new PSU hers is like a 305w no name

EDIT1: mis worded some thing found the Res

jmcslob · Sep 30, 2009, 02:48 PM

the 4670 should be fine

JrRacinFan · Sep 30, 2009, 02:50 PM

If you get the 4670 you won't need to purchase a new psu.

Delta6326 · Sep 30, 2009, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JrRacinFan

If you get the 4670 you won't need to purchase a new psu.

that is true that would help alot so probable a 4670.
i just remembered about the Sapphire 4650 its not as good as the 4670 but it is cheaper how much performance would you lose from the 4670 to the 4650?

JrRacinFan · Sep 30, 2009, 02:57 PM

There is some diffcerence but let me ask you this:

Do you know which resolution she plays the game at?

edit:

Saw the resolution in the OP. Go with a 4670.

[Ion] · Sep 30, 2009, 03:20 PM

Given the rest of her system, anything over a HD4670/4650 would probably be unnecessary and overkill.

jmcslob · Sep 30, 2009, 03:51 PM

a few of the 4650 models are quite good, they are the models with ddr3 and are just about as good as the 4670's and are like $5 cheaper lol, the models with ddr2 just plain suck
here is the best 4650 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102838

Delta6326 · Sep 30, 2009, 04:06 PM

i do like that 4650 its nice and cheap later i will ask my cousin what she wants to spend its ether the Sapphire ddr3 4650 or the Sapphire 4670

DavAnt · Dec 1, 2009, 07:36 PM

The 4650 AGP DDR2 sucks even more with window 7

The initial drivers didn't install at all and the hotfix will install but won't render aero properly

My old radeon 9600 started to be a bit slow but at least it rendered everything, I'm thinking of putting it back and sending the 4650 back to the store unless they produce better drivers soon

smiler3k · Dec 1, 2009, 07:50 PM

Hi sorry to be slightly off topic but did you say an ati 9600 works pretty ok with win 7

DavAnt · Dec 1, 2009, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smiler3k

Hi sorry to be slightly off topic but did you say an ati 9600 works pretty ok with win 7

Yes it does, a Sapphire 9600 AGP 128Mb works with windows 7 without problems, but not a brand new XFX HD 4650 1GB DDR2 AGP... well not totally...

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jmcslob Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Internet Heaven Posts: 2,732 (1.75/day) Thanks: 792 Thanked 424 Times in 328 Posts System Specs	a few of the 4650 models are quite good, they are the models with ddr3 and are just about as good as the 4670's and are like $5 cheaper lol, the models with ddr2 just plain suck here is the best 4650 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102838 __________________ Where to get Wireless drivers Solve Sleep Issues Last edited by jmcslob; Sep 30, 2009 at 03:59 PM.

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Dec 1, 2009, 07:36 PM	#9
DavAnt Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The 4650 AGP DDR2 sucks even more with window 7 The initial drivers didn't install at all and the hotfix will install but won't render aero properly My old radeon 9600 started to be a bit slow but at least it rendered everything, I'm thinking of putting it back and sending the 4650 back to the store unless they produce better drivers soon

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