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Cost efficient switch?

immafridge
By immafridge
Jun 24, 2007
  1. Recently, I've been lucky enough to receive as a gift a new graphic card (the 8800gts).
    However, all of this is nice, but the FPS are absolutely horrible.
    So, after a few tests here and there, I think it would be my processor that bottlenecks the graphic card.

    So, is there a good cost efficient switch for my old Amd64 X2 3800+?
    Or do I have to change the motherboard, ram and the processor?

    Current specs:
    Mobo: MSI NEO-nF4 platinum edition
    Processor: Amd64 x2 3800+ (not overclocked)
    Memory: 1 gig @400mhz <--Sad, I know
     
    Jun 24, 2007
    #1
  2. jobeard

    jobeard TS Ambassador Posts: 10,305   +788

    I think you're asking for a cost effectig Graphics Card; a switch is a networking device ---
    if so, please change the title :)
     
    Jun 24, 2007
    #2
  3. Sorrow

    Sorrow TS Rookie Posts: 106

    I think what hes trying to say is what can he buy to replace his X2 3800 that is cost efficient and won't bottleneck his 8800 GTS
     
    Jun 24, 2007
    #3
  4. kpo6969

    kpo6969 TS Maniac Posts: 710

    The most cost effective thing to do is overclock the cpu. The 3800 is the #1 choice for that in AMD.

    http://www.amdgeeks.net/
     
    Jun 25, 2007
    #4
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