Looking to upgrade Videocard

Discussion in 'Software' started by pointer, Dec 14, 2005.

  1. pointer

    pointer Private E-2

    Hey all,

    I am looking to upgrade my video card on one or both of my computers. The only game I play is Everquest. The one computer has a 64mb video card and is in deperate need of upgrade. I hesitate going to my local computer store because I don't always get the answer I am looking for from them.

    System:

    P4 2.0 Ghz
    P4 S333-M Motherboard
    768mb ram
    Samsung SP4002H harddrive
    ATI 7000 64MB TVO video card

    I am looking for a good video card for this system. I don't mind paying a little extra for a good card that will help my games run a little smoother.

    2nd system

    P4 2.8Ghz
    P4 S800MB motherboard
    512 mb ram
    Maxtor 6Y080LO hard drive
    GeForce 4200 128mb 8x video card

    This system runs rather well but if I could find a suitable 256 card for a reasonable price I might upgrade.

    I know basically nothing about video cards. I can buy one and install it myself but there are so many options out there I want to buy the right one the first time.

    Any help or suggestions is greatly appreciated.

    Thanks
     
  2. Squeaner

    Squeaner Specialist

  3. Insomniac

    Insomniac Billy Ray Cyrus #1 Fan

    A 6600 GT (make sure it's a GT) for the first system, but for the second, probably a 6800.

    Don't get any card that says SE or LE as they are cut down versions, and usually underpowered.

    Also, both systems would benefit from extra RAM.
     
  4. viper_boy403

    viper_boy403 MajorGeek

    If you only play EQ then i doubt you'll even need sumthing as powerful as a 6600gt, definitely not a 6800. EQ is pretty old so u could probably settle for a normal 6600 or a 5 series card for real cheap. I have a 5200 (for now) and with 512 system RAM could run EQ2 just fine which looks like a billion times better.
     
  5. Insomniac

    Insomniac Billy Ray Cyrus #1 Fan

    A couple of experienced members here have remarked that EQ uses up to 2GB of RAM in ideal circumstances.

    I would be looking at 1GB minimum, as well as the video card upgrade off-course.
     
  6. theefool

    theefool Geekified

    EQ? Or EQ2?

    Just curious. :)
     

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