Looking to upgrade Videocard

[pointer]

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

[Squeaner]

Here is a video that would complete your gaming purposes and hopefully its not to expensive.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130220

Should be compatible with both systems as long as they have AGP.

[Insomniac]

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.

[viper_boy403]

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.

[Insomniac]

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.

[theefool]

Originally Posted by Insomniac

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.

EQ? Or EQ2?

Just curious.