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Old 05-12-2008, 11:44 AM
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Looking to upgrade my video card

I recently got a newer PC and just looking for something that can run a game with these requirements at max



Here's how my PC looks at the moment:






Just need something that will run this particular game well with 0 frame skip. If I need a better power supply for a suggested card or something else please help me with that as well. Thanks!
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Old 05-12-2008, 12:07 PM
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The XFX 8600GT is available for as little as $50 on Newegg with a rebate, so you might consider that. You'd need a PSU with at least 18A on the +12V rails combined, so if you don't have one, look into it. I've seen the Antec Earthwatts EA430 for around $40 or so on Newegg with free shipping and is an excellent choice.
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Old 05-14-2008, 04:00 AM
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There's a few on this page, which one is the best choice?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...8600GT&x=0&y=0
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Old 05-17-2008, 11:54 AM
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this one is good for newer games like COD4 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150285

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this one which can overclock well http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150258
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Old 05-17-2008, 12:09 PM
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I'd pick the 256MB version of the 8600GTs linked to in the above post. The other one may have more RAM but it's useless, since all that RAM is slower as well, and the extra RAM only helps at resolutions above 1280x1024, which I doubt you're gonna run the card at.
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