I need a new graphic card - Page 2

ysbreker · 09-15-2003, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kingzjester

In addition I will probably have to buy a new board because my AGP slot is not in tune with the newest standards... the technological wankers.... Well, I guess I need to find some outlet for all that extra - though really insufficient - financial aid I have been getting for my e-dew-kaa-see-on....

AGP is backwards compatible so you shouldn't be too worried about that, you can put int he best card money can buy in it. But if that is a wise choice is whole diffirent subject, tell me what are your current system specs, and what do you plan on doing with your PC?

Kingzjester · 09-16-2003, 01:54 AM

The AGP slot doesn't support anything faster than 1 - I assume that by the very fact of it not having a number and an X before or after it.

I plan to do some heavy 3D Studio stuff, but as long as the card is OpenGL, I am okay with it (I think Open GL is a standard across the board nowadays).

As far as games go, the only 3D shooter I am excited about is Half-Life, although Morrowind would be nice in a better light too... I am not a big 3D whore. I don't really play many games (adventure or otherwise), I just like them to look good... Deus Ex 2 looks promising too...

twifkak · 09-16-2003, 02:03 AM

Whether a card is "OpenGL" or "DirectX" is whether the mfr provides drivers (ICDs) for those. The translation to the card's native language is done in software.

Eek. 1x is a little slow.

BTW, I say 9600 Pro not just because of the HL2 benchmark. I actually helped a friend look for a card only 3-4 weeks ago, by using my brilliant knowledge to synthesize the information and advice I got from places like anandtech, Tom's Hardware, and newegg, and that's the very card I came up with. It is tops, in bang-for-buck, and it ain't that bad on bang alone. (And yes, if plan on keeping this card for more than 3 months, you'll need DX9.)

09-16-2003, 01:54 AM	#22
Kingzjester Tactlessly understated Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Niceshire Posts: 2,045	The AGP slot doesn't support anything faster than 1 - I assume that by the very fact of it not having a number and an X before or after it. I plan to do some heavy 3D Studio stuff, but as long as the card is OpenGL, I am okay with it (I think Open GL is a standard across the board nowadays). As far as games go, the only 3D shooter I am excited about is Half-Life, although Morrowind would be nice in a better light too... I am not a big 3D whore. I don't really play many games (adventure or otherwise), I just like them to look good... Deus Ex 2 looks promising too... Share Share this post on Twitter

09-16-2003, 02:03 AM	#23
twifkak :P ^^^ at tamz Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Football Town, USA Posts: 1,354	Whether a card is "OpenGL" or "DirectX" is whether the mfr provides drivers (ICDs) for those. The translation to the card's native language is done in software. Eek. 1x is a little slow. BTW, I say 9600 Pro not just because of the HL2 benchmark. I actually helped a friend look for a card only 3-4 weeks ago, by using my brilliant knowledge to synthesize the information and advice I got from places like anandtech, Tom's Hardware, and newegg, and that's the very card I came up with. It is tops, in bang-for-buck, and it ain't that bad on bang alone. (And yes, if plan on keeping this card for more than 3 months, you'll need DX9.) Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ In the next AG crash ___\| A temporary board ____\| I am born to spam In the "Get New" list __\| Scrolling up and down \| I am born to spam through a broadband ISP \| i am back to steal your bandwidth --Spammo-head, "Windbag"

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