New Graphics card

[koingnegsegg]

i need a new graphics card (you probably know this already)
I recently built a new computer.
my old computer had an AGP graphics card, and my new one has only pci and pci-e slots, hence the problem.
I'm looking for something cheap, around $80.
Whats the difference between Nvidia and Radeon?
any suggestions?

[a-4-year-old]

Radeon is generally about 50 bucks cheaper for an equivalent card.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102708 is a decent card, if you don't need such a powerful card you could go even cheaper.

[koingnegsegg]

OOH i really like that one =] will go with the blue fans on my case.
do you knwo if it would play crysis at all?

[bja888]

Whats the difference between Nvidia and Radeon?

Nvidia is a brand and Radeon is a series or product line.

[koingnegsegg]

here in nz they all seem to be about $150 + though so i wont be able to get it unless i wait a while...
this one looks good though.. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102084

Date Posted: April 24, 2008, 08:49:31 pmI'm talking about the different types of GPUs, hence they are in different category's on websites

[a-4-year-old]

do you knwo if it would play crysis at all?

Yes, but you probably wouldn't want to. It certainly wouldn't be on high graphics.

My card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161207

Its great, if you have the money for a better card, go for it. Especially if you want to game.

[koingnegsegg]

OOH that one looks nice. Don't think i have the money to get it atm though.
this one it at my local pc shop. http://etccomputers.co.nz/shop/main/product.asp?pid=873  It looks OK.

[Hair|Trigger]

I think the ATi HD 2400 Pro 256mb is an equivalent rival to the NVIDIA 8400, only the 2400 is cheaper.  But I doubt you will play crysis on high.

[koingnegsegg]

Yea your right HT, here its only $73
looks good =] its winning atm
http://madkiwi.com/product_info.php?cPath=44_45&products_id=182

Date Posted: April 24, 2008, 09:19:46 pmoh and i dont mind not playing crysis on high on minimum will be fine

[Hair|Trigger]

I play BF2 on med-high settings, with shaddows on at 30-40 fps   that's with my ATi 2400.

Also NFS: Most Wanted runs MAX settings. except with no AA or shaddows at about 25-30 FPS. 

That's just an idea of what it's like.  I think you could maybe play crysis on low providing your Processor is good enough  

[koingnegsegg]

hmm my processor is a dual core intel 1.8ghz.
does the 2400 come with a fan?

Date Posted: April 24, 2008, 10:15:09 pmDoes the 2400pro run dx9.0 or just 10?

[Mangled*]

Generally nVidea cards experience less problems with games.... since most games are primarily developed on nVidea cards. Before buying any graphics card I recommend you find out as much about it as possible, reading reviews and articles. Make sure it has ample memory for what you need it for.

[a-4-year-old]

hmm my processor is a dual core intel 1.8ghz.
does the 2400 come with a fan?

Date Posted: April 24, 2008, 10:15:09 pmDoes the 2400pro run dx9.0 or just 10?

Yes, also anything that runs 10 also runs 9.

[Despair]

Generally nVidea cards experience less problems with games.... since most games are primarily developed on nVidea cards. Before buying any graphics card I recommend you find out as much about it as possible, reading reviews and articles. Make sure it has ample memory for what you need it for.

dude these days vram means shit as long as it's like 256mb. all the vram does is help when the cpu is bottlenecked.
anyway I found a decent card, but it's a bit above your price range
get an nvidia geforce 8800 gt, it's like £120(which because of crap inflation will be equal to ~$120), or something of the kind imo

[Flamingo]

Radeon + linux =

[a-4-year-old]

Radeon + linux =

Get with the times man.

[koingnegsegg]

haha i got a radeon running on my linux computer right now, the agp one.
and btw 120 pounds is over $300 here =]

[Flamingo]

i got a Radeon Sapphire HD 2600 XT AGP version



had to use Omega drivers which aren't compatible with linux

[Hair|Trigger]

hmm my processor is a dual core intel 1.8ghz.
does the 2400 come with a fan?

Date Posted: April 24, 2008, 10:15:09 pmDoes the 2400pro run dx9.0 or just 10?

CPU is too low to play crysis I think.  It could play CoD4 though, seeing as it recomends 1.8GHz Dual core.  An 8800GT is pretty much the best card money could buy until the 9800 came out.  8800s are very cheap for their high performance, but if you happen to have a few hundred extra dollars, you could go with a 9800.  It runs crysis like a dream, just watch on youtube   8800 Will do so aswell but may not be able to cope with some of the future games comming out, you may even have to lower some graphics settings on games after 2008    So yeah, choose wisely.  Your card will never remain "good" throughout it's existence, time brings them all down

[koingnegsegg]

Yea ive watched the vids on YT *drools*
look at this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG5qDeWHNmk
its with a 8800 ultra


Date Posted: April 26, 2008, 07:14:26 amill just overclock cpu to play crysis