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GPU for a Pentium 4 system + 1Gb DDR400

Yeah the HD4650 would be great. But 1G of Ram, I'm disappointed that I can't get anymore memory
Note: I'm 15 years 290 days old. And my parents have just about 40% of average annual

That sux, grab the 4650 and see if you can scrounge 512mb/1gb ram from someone, heck I would send you some for shipping if I had it.
 
Unfortunately you don't have it right. Possible 2 x 1Gb DDR400 MHz and a HD4650 :banghead:
 
hmmm 18 amps huh. good luck :P, but i agree GT 240 max, HD 4770 personally tho
 
DDR1 is what hurts the most. wished your board was DDR2 :)

That makes the deal even harder for me. If it was DDR2 then I swear I know what to do without you guys advice. DDR1 makes about 40-50% this problem
Wish u guys can deliver to me a free kit of DDR400 memory, then it will be easier alot than right now, 2Gb of DDR400 then I'll go out hardcore in Modern Warfare :banghead:
 
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hmmm 18 amps huh. good luck :P, but i agree GT 240 max, HD 4770 personally tho

You think 18A is enough for the GT240 :D Kinda ridiculous I think.
 
hell it takes 24 amp for a 8800GTS (G80)

I fried a stock 450W Xion PSU with 18amps in about 3 weeks of trying to use it with my 8800GTS
 
That G80 GPU :banghead: I swear the G92 is a MILLION better than that :banghead:
 
I'd send you my 2x512mb kit if that would help, but I'm short on funds even for shipping. That board has 2 or 4 ram slots? And I'd suggest a the gt240 if games is your main pc use.
 
@Gentlemen: I have only 2 DIMMS so would be alot nicer if you can send to me 2x 1G DDR400. Thanks for interests in this topic.
GT240 is definitely a great card for gaming of course because I do a lot of gaming in my PC. Would want to get DDR3 version because DDR5 will make my CPU bottleneck for sure
 
If the performance difference (and price) is negligible at the resolution you game at, I'd go for the ddr5 version, even if it bottlenecks.
 
Notice once again that I still use the Pentium 4 520 2.8 GHz, not the D820. Don't forget
 
If the performance difference (and price) is negligible at the resolution you game at, I'd go for the ddr5 version, even if it bottlenecks.

Hey u have a 8800GT right?? If you're looking for a new video card then I suggest a GTX 460 or HD5830
 
Ok I'm back, ready to listen now :D
 
I don't think my power supply can handle the HD5670 :) I'm not stupid as you think, It's definitely better than the HD5550 or HD5570

A 450W PSU should be able to handle a 5850 at stock at the minimum. A 5670 is a good buy. I'm running a 5750 on a 300W so pretty sure you wont have any trouble with the PSU. Its the CPU you gotta worry about. So to avoid bottlenecking, i'd go for a 8600GT or an HD 4650. They shouldn't be so expensive. :toast:
 
Well in my opinion of course the 8600GT is the best choice right now :D After hours of thinking I assume that I can't barely afford the HD4650
 
A 450W PSU should be able to handle a 5850 at stock at the minimum. A 5670 is a good buy. I'm running a 5750 on a 300W so pretty sure you wont have any trouble with the PSU. Its the CPU you gotta worry about. So to avoid bottlenecking, i'd go for a 8600GT or an HD 4650. They shouldn't be so expensive. :toast:

But by the way, your PC is nasty :D 2x HD5970 Toxic from Sapphire right??
 
Well in my opinion of course the 8600GT is the best choice right now :D After hours of thinking I assume that I can't barely afford the HD4650

The bottom line is you need a whore new computer,

I wouldnt touch the 8600 GT. Get the 4650, 4670 or 5670 to hold you down for a few months until you can afford a new rig.
 
Well in my opinion of course the 8600GT is the best choice right now :D After hours of thinking I assume that I can't barely afford the HD4650

Its a good card. Obviously don't expect too much. But you can play most of the games on full graphics if you push down the resolution. :)

But by the way, your PC is nasty :D 2x HD5970 Toxic from Sapphire right??

Thanks and no it's not the Toxic. Its the normal 4GB one. :D Toxic is too overpriced and its slightly overclocked (by 50Mhz). :ohwell:
 
Its a good card. Obviously don't expect too much. But you can play most of the games on full graphics if you push down the resolution. :)

Thanks and no it's not the Toxic. Its the normal 4GB one. :D Toxic is too overpriced and its slightly overclocked (by 50Mhz). :ohwell:

First up , love your setup a lot :D Very destructive :)
Secondly, I usually game @ 1024 x 768 or even 800 x 600 to have the highest performance. I've found a 50 USD underclocked GeForce 8600GT and I assume that I'll take back to original GPU Stock Clock (540 MHz, first it's 460), after installed that I'll post the benchmark with some light game and 3DMark 05 benchmark :banghead:
 
First up , love your setup a lot :D Very destructive :)
Secondly, I usually game @ 1024 x 768 or even 800 x 600 to have the highest performance. I've found a 50 USD underclocked GeForce 8600GT and I assume that I'll take back to original GPU Stock Clock (540 MHz, first it's 460), after installed that I'll post the benchmark with some light game and 3DMark 05 benchmark :banghead:

$50 could of got you a Nvidia 9500 GT or a ATI 4650.
 
@Dent1: We never have that kind of price for the 9500GT or HD4650 in Viet Nam :D
 
@Dent1: We never have that kind of price for the 9500GT or HD4650 in Viet Nam :D

Ah, not sure about Vietnam, but in the States and UK the 800GT costs the same as the 9500GT and 4650. Anyhow, have you tested any games, noticed any improvements?
 
I said earlier that I've found the location to buy a 50USD 8600GT, but haven't bought it. After buying, I have to test out stability after overclocking for a pretty long time before posting up to here
 
Thats a little high for a 8600GT, is it in used condition? most id pay for a 8600GT is about $35 AUS.
It will run ok in your system, and play most games on med to low settings, unless its very CPU intensive like ANNO1404 is.
 
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