torrenter
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Hi guys. What it is, is that I'd like to get a new graphics card, top of the range if I can. I presently have an ATI X600 PRO with 256MB of video memory.
Here also is a link showing the technical info of my PC:
http://www.morgancomputers.co.uk/upload/pdf/sr1180.pdf
My concern is that I haven't done much modding apart from going from 1GB RAM to 3GB. This was spare memory from my Dad I knew I needed to upgrade when trying to play Company of Heroes. It chugs bad. I need better refresh rates, and I want to play the latest Oblivion. I haven't played it in ages!
It's also worth mentioning that my Dad had also bought the same original model of PC that I have. He also had upgraded his graphics card to an nVidia 7900 I think. Not sure whether it was the GS, GT or GTX version though. So I'm pretty sure I could upgrade to that. However, if I could I might go for the all new nVidia 8800 Ultra Series.
But my burning question, (no pun intended here) is could my motherboard support it? My Dad reckons the motherboard is a cheap one, and said I could damage the PC, if there's TOO MUCH power. I think that's where his fears lie.
Help would be much appreciated here. Thx in advance.
Here also is a link showing the technical info of my PC:
http://www.morgancomputers.co.uk/upload/pdf/sr1180.pdf
My concern is that I haven't done much modding apart from going from 1GB RAM to 3GB. This was spare memory from my Dad I knew I needed to upgrade when trying to play Company of Heroes. It chugs bad. I need better refresh rates, and I want to play the latest Oblivion. I haven't played it in ages!
It's also worth mentioning that my Dad had also bought the same original model of PC that I have. He also had upgraded his graphics card to an nVidia 7900 I think. Not sure whether it was the GS, GT or GTX version though. So I'm pretty sure I could upgrade to that. However, if I could I might go for the all new nVidia 8800 Ultra Series.
But my burning question, (no pun intended here) is could my motherboard support it? My Dad reckons the motherboard is a cheap one, and said I could damage the PC, if there's TOO MUCH power. I think that's where his fears lie.
Help would be much appreciated here. Thx in advance.