Hello, i need help on selecting one of two video card..
My old computer got fried a week ago, so i had to get a pc from local store really fast. I picked a open box one for $299 and the maker was gateway.
I am planning to buy another computer in 4-5 monthes for my school works and gaming and make this computer as p2p and gonna connect to TV and watch some stuffs. However, for meanwhile, i need this computer for my gaming. I still have old projection TV which only have a S-video port and single video port(component? composite?) with 2 audio ports. The condition of the TV is not really good so probably end up buying new one soon.
So, i need a graphic card that can work with my current TV and future TV and a card that can run games. I do not need maxed-out setting for gaming and i cant have it since my monitor only support up to 1280x1024.
Here is my spec:
1. Motherboard - Foxconn C51GU01 (i believe this is oem only mobo)
2. Graphic interface - On Board GF6100 with 256mb shared memory
3. Memory -2GB DDR (PC3200) (4 sticks of 512mb)
4. CPU - AMD 64 X2 3800+
5. CPU Speed - 2.0GB
6. Power Supply Make/Model -going to buy new one since this one only have 300 watt
7. Watt output/Amperage - going to buy new one(575watt -enuf?)
I am currently considering 2 video cards.
1. BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT OC 256MB PCIe(http://www.bfgtech.com/bfgr86256gtoce.aspx)
2.Sapphire ATI HD2400pro HDMI
(http://www.sapphiretech.com/ca/products/products_overview.php?gpid=185&grp=3)
I understand 8600GT have more power, but HD's HDMI with sound capability is very tempting for future use(yes, i want to keep this computer as long as i can use) and i heard ATI is bit better with 2Ds (Oh~ and its about 30% cheaper!!).
One of my biggest concern with HD is it might not have enough power to run 1080p media such ones from hd-dvd/blueray (who knows i might buy one in few years
), because someone told me i will be needing 128 bits memories to run HD stuffs.
THank you.
My old computer got fried a week ago, so i had to get a pc from local store really fast. I picked a open box one for $299 and the maker was gateway.
I am planning to buy another computer in 4-5 monthes for my school works and gaming and make this computer as p2p and gonna connect to TV and watch some stuffs. However, for meanwhile, i need this computer for my gaming. I still have old projection TV which only have a S-video port and single video port(component? composite?) with 2 audio ports. The condition of the TV is not really good so probably end up buying new one soon.
So, i need a graphic card that can work with my current TV and future TV and a card that can run games. I do not need maxed-out setting for gaming and i cant have it since my monitor only support up to 1280x1024.
Here is my spec:
1. Motherboard - Foxconn C51GU01 (i believe this is oem only mobo)
2. Graphic interface - On Board GF6100 with 256mb shared memory
3. Memory -2GB DDR (PC3200) (4 sticks of 512mb)
4. CPU - AMD 64 X2 3800+
5. CPU Speed - 2.0GB
6. Power Supply Make/Model -going to buy new one since this one only have 300 watt
7. Watt output/Amperage - going to buy new one(575watt -enuf?)
I am currently considering 2 video cards.
1. BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT OC 256MB PCIe(http://www.bfgtech.com/bfgr86256gtoce.aspx)
2.Sapphire ATI HD2400pro HDMI
(http://www.sapphiretech.com/ca/products/products_overview.php?gpid=185&grp=3)
I understand 8600GT have more power, but HD's HDMI with sound capability is very tempting for future use(yes, i want to keep this computer as long as i can use) and i heard ATI is bit better with 2Ds (Oh~ and its about 30% cheaper!!).
One of my biggest concern with HD is it might not have enough power to run 1080p media such ones from hd-dvd/blueray (who knows i might buy one in few years
), because someone told me i will be needing 128 bits memories to run HD stuffs.THank you.
