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A short list of recommended online suppliers?I'd say something in the $300.00-500.00 range-something I wouldn't have to replace when BoM comes out ...should i say when/if?
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http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...view,3107.html Then go here to shop for one: http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCateg...Graphics-Cards And here a video (one of many that you can find on YouTube) on how to install it: (They don't specifiy it but unplug your system before working on it ![]() |
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Hi!
The problem on an old rig is often that you reach a point where you need a new CPU, and then everything really needs to be switched as you need a new motherboard, which uses a different type of memory etc... So, for an old rig like that buying a new low-mid card like a GTX560 ti may create an unbalanced system that will still be rather slow anyway... So I would either buy a second hand GTX460 for your old rig on ebay for a few bucks that would for sure boost your performance in many cases (if you have a PSU that can handle it), or go for a new basic gaming rig with a cheap Z77 motherboard, i5 CPU, 8gb memory, 750w PSU and a GTX560 ti... The problem with going for a second hand GTX460 or similar in your old rig is that it will run most games accept CloD ![]() Edit: I bought a new rig (see sig) last year to replace my old Core 2 Duo 3.0 Ghz with 8gb memory and a GTX275 GPU. Just for fun I put the new GTX580 GPU in my old rig for a day... Most games got a boost, but CloD only gained 1 fps ![]()
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i7 2600k @ 4.5 | GTX580 1.5GB (latest drivers) | P8Z77-V Pro MB | 8GB DDR3 1600 Mhz | SSD (OS) + Raptor 150 (Games) + 1TB WD (Extra) | X-Fi Fatality Pro (PCI) | Windows 7 x64 | TrackIR 4 | G940 Hotas Last edited by mazex; 08-06-2012 at 07:41 AM. |
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