Recommendations on graphics cards?

[Dummikey]

Too let you all know, I've managed to solve all my problems with the ram, so I'm back to normal, except the Graphics card part, haha!

 

[Dummikey]

How about some help finding a good AGP Graphics card? Something new with Installation discs.

Thanks.

 

[dividebyzero]

Looks like you've been busy while I've been away.
You do realise that you can edit a previous post to include updates, additions or changes?

Whatever AGP card you decide on getting, make sure it has a registration tab - the majority of cards do- but not every card. The AGP Pro slot requires that the card is so equipped for card placement since the AGP Pro slot is longer than the standard AGP.

I couldn't find much in the main UK outlets.
This HIS HD4670 1Gb card is about the best of the bunch. Probably your second best option is either a HD 4650 or a low-mileage (secondhand) HD 3870 -make sure it's an AGP version.

 

[Dummikey]

Ahh, Okay. This is looking good. I'm thinking a AGP Graphics card will work. Because I've got a Radeon X700 Card sitting here which slotted in and booted up with a picture, I just had difficulty getting the drivers for it, then my pc was going all weird, it was like the matrix on my screen so I shut It off, that's when the RAM problem started.
But I think a new AGP Graphics card with installation discs would be alot better. I do feel urged to try and install it again, but If it messes up my PC again I'll be very unhappy. I shall continue my search for a AGP Card with a Registration Tab. I'll keep you updated.


Thanks again, dividebyzero!

 

[rockyjohns]

I caught this thread a little late, but if you have not already installed the card you might want to take a quick look at the helpful instructions for installing a video card at:

http://www.upgradevideocards.com/install.html

It also has a link to a UTube video showing how to install cards.

 

[Dummikey]

So I think this might be the next Graphics card I'll buy, here's the link.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/XFX-ATI-RADEO...TV_Cards_TW&hash=item230e92e164#ht_1414wt_932

Lemme know what you think!

 

[dividebyzero]

The card should be fine

 

[Dummikey]

Awesome! I was actually waiting for you're opinion on this dividebyzero! Haha. I'll buy it on Wednesday (When I get paid) Then when it arrives I shall post back here to let you know what happens .

Thank you!

 

[rockyjohns]

Prices in Scotland

Are prices that high in Scotland? In the US you can get a new version of that card for about $80.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...iption=HD 4650&name=AGP 4X/8X&Order=BESTMATCH

 

[Dummikey]

Well kinda, $80 is about the same as £60 in the UK. Or it's like £10 Less, but I'd rather wait 3-4 Day's for the Graphics card than wait like 2weeks coming from the US haha .

 

[nissanman]

what wattage is your power supply? That 4650 card i assume would use more power then the matrox card you had so you wanna be sure the power supply can handle the extra load. The wattage should be displayed on the sticker which should be on the side of the power supply.

Also, that XFX 4650 has a 4pin molex connector on the end of it (the same connectors that plug into Hard Drives and DVD drives.) So make sure you plug a spare 4pin molex lead from your power supply into that connector on the card.

 

[Dummikey]

Thanks for the heads up on this stuff nissanman.

I already looked into all this stuff, I'm learning! Haha, I need a 350Watts too run that graphics card, I have 450Watts, and I have a spare 4Pin Molex lead .

Thank you, Mike.