Im looking at buying a new video card for gaming, and was looking at some Radeons and noticed a nice card for 320$ which is a 1024MB card.. and then saw some GeForces with 520mb or w.e which were slightly cheaper?.. im a video card noob, but.. shouldnt then 1024mb card be better?..or is it cheaper because of the brand?..how does it work.
heres the card i was looking at: http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10112374&catid=25617&logon=&langid=EN&test_cookie=1|||Well 1024 mb means simply twice the memory but 520 cards can still be very good. I would check to see if your motherboard has extra features for nvidia or ati. and also if it can use gddr5 but if you have the money you might as well go with a 1024 mb card But the speed is the most important part|||High resolution monitors requires more memory. It's not about speed nowadays, since all of them come with memory that's fast enough (GDDR5).
If you're on a small screen, stick with the 512MB.|||There is more to a video card then just how much memory it has.
The speed of the memory (DDR2 or DDR3) and the Speed is important.
See how many shader models and pipe lines the graphic card has. The more pipelines the faster it can move data.
Then search for reviews online. I never buy a graphic card until I have read through reviews on it.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Do all video cards have GPUs
if not, is it worth it to get a video card with a GPU if you aren't gaming|||that would be like saying "do all humans have brains?", every single video card has a GPU, the card cannot run without a GPU, it is the brains of the card|||What? All video-cards, even the low end ones, contain a GPU. |||Yes every single video card has a gpu or it will not work.
What Video Card Should I get for my gaming desktop?
I play alot of games, new games etc.. My budget for the whole desktop would be around $1000|||I am not sure how much of that money you want to budget for your video card so I gave you 2 price ranges.
Best Video Card under $110: Radeon HD 4850 512 MB
Best Video Card under $170: Radeon HD 4870 1 GB
(I am recommending ATI video cards because they are the best performers under the given price ranges, despite being an avid nVidia supporter.)
If you have any more questions or need more help you can reach me at http://www.ClearTechInfo.com which is a Free Computer/Technology Help Community.|||4890. 'Nuff said.|||get an Nvidia 9800 GTX
Best Video Card under $110: Radeon HD 4850 512 MB
Best Video Card under $170: Radeon HD 4870 1 GB
(I am recommending ATI video cards because they are the best performers under the given price ranges, despite being an avid nVidia supporter.)
If you have any more questions or need more help you can reach me at http://www.ClearTechInfo.com which is a Free Computer/Technology Help Community.|||4890. 'Nuff said.|||get an Nvidia 9800 GTX
What's a good gaming video card under $100?
I need a better video card for gaming and it has to be around $100. I perfer to get it from http://www.tigerdirect.com/ . I'm upgrading from a NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE.
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP Pavilion 061
System Model: EX265AA-ABA a1510n
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3800+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.4GHz
Memory: 958MB RAM
Page File: 546MB used, 1765MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode|||http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/hp-pavi…
The machine has a PCI-e x16 slot, thankfully
nVidia 8800GT series card I'd say. You don't want a card that requires high power because the powersupply in the HP is wimpy, and also probably doesn't have a PCI-e graphic card connector.|||PCI - E or AGP?|||if this is a laptop you can't upgrade everything is built in the motherboard
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP Pavilion 061
System Model: EX265AA-ABA a1510n
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3800+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.4GHz
Memory: 958MB RAM
Page File: 546MB used, 1765MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode|||http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/hp-pavi…
The machine has a PCI-e x16 slot, thankfully
nVidia 8800GT series card I'd say. You don't want a card that requires high power because the powersupply in the HP is wimpy, and also probably doesn't have a PCI-e graphic card connector.|||PCI - E or AGP?|||if this is a laptop you can't upgrade everything is built in the motherboard
Can you change laptop video cards?
I've got a vaio which came with a video card which can't handle large games, but i was told that it cant be changed. Is this true? Because I would like to buy a new one if I could.|||Probably not. about 5% of all laptops can do that. I think alienware and some asus are the only ones with video cards
Sony video cards are integrated into the motherboard. There is not a piece of hardware that can be replaced.|||No
Sony video cards are integrated into the motherboard. There is not a piece of hardware that can be replaced.|||No
Video card for gaming: external unit?
Question: Why exactly am I reading on the internet that I need a second monitor for an external gaming card? I researched external gaming cards, and found out there's one called Asus XG station. It has a Nvidia Geforce video card which can plug into a lap-top and increase performance. Im just not sure why theres a second-monitor criteria, when im not looking right now to add a monitor.|||Because the video output from the external video card cannot go back to the laptop's screen; it has to output to another device.
Also external graphics cards are pretty terrible. I'd recommend just getting a new laptop that can handle gaming.
Also external graphics cards are pretty terrible. I'd recommend just getting a new laptop that can handle gaming.
What video cards are compatable with EMahines 1331 g or How do I find out ?
Hi I bought my daugter the Sims 3 game , now I need to upgrade to a new video card. I've been searching all morning and I can't find any answers. I've changed hard drives, added memory but never messed with sound or video. i need help. I want to spend around $50 . While we are at it, what sound cards will upgrade me? Thanks Jolie|||They only way I can find out if a graphics card is compatible with your computer is if you give all your system specs including the power supply. EMachines 1331G is just a model, there is no way to tell what's inside your computer.|||The graphics card is somewhat tricky, because there are different versions of the eMachines 1331G (for example the 1131G-05W, 1131G-03W and 1331G-01W). The problem- those different variants come with different capacity power supplies.
For example the -01W is a compact slimline unit, not a full-sized desktop. And like all slimline computers, it comes with a physically smaller, lower-wattage power supply... in this case, just 220 watts.
http://www.pacificgeek.com/product.asp?i…
The regular desktops sold through WalMart have either a 250W or 300W power supply, depending upon the specific submodel.
http://reviews.walmart.com/1336/13352323…
The only way to be sure of your computer's power supply rating is to open the case and read the label. If your computer has a 300W power supply, it can support better graphics cards than units which only have 250W or 220W.
If you have the slimline version of the 1331G with the skinnier chassis, you can only install half-height (typically referred to as low-profile) graphics cards. Standard full-height cards are too wide to fit inside slimline cases. You're also limited to cards which can run on the slimline's 220 watt psu. Your best option in such a situation is the low-profile Radeon HD 5450. Its not a gaming card, but it's good enough to play the Sims 3 smoothly. It's also the best card that will work in systems with such a weak power supply.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
The Sapphire model is a fanless/passively cooled model with slightly lower power consumption- that's the one I'd recommend for a slimline computer.
If your system has a 300W power supply, you have choices. The best cards you could install are the Radeon HD 5570 or GeForce GT240. Those are nice performers but are also more expensive.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
Closer to your $50 price target are the Radeon HD 6450 and GeForce GT220. Those both work fine with a 300W power supply and might work with a 250W power supply. However if your computer only has a 250W psu there's no guarantee... My recommendation for people with a 250W power supply is to stick with the Radeon HD 5450, it's got the lowest power draw.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
All of the cards I've linked are low-profile-ready models, which means they come with both full-height and half-height brackets, so you can use them in either standard desktops or slimlines.
Of course with full-sized tower desktops, you're always free to upgrade the power supply in order to support better cards, it just means spending more money. For example, this power supply would allow you to run anything up to a Radeon HD 5670:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
You don't need a sound card upgrade unless your motherboard audio isn't working. Built-in sound is fine for most of today's game titles. Although if you really wanted one, the Soundblaster Audigy is about $25.
Graphics card performance:
http://www.techspot.com/review/244-ati-r…
For example the -01W is a compact slimline unit, not a full-sized desktop. And like all slimline computers, it comes with a physically smaller, lower-wattage power supply... in this case, just 220 watts.
http://www.pacificgeek.com/product.asp?i…
The regular desktops sold through WalMart have either a 250W or 300W power supply, depending upon the specific submodel.
http://reviews.walmart.com/1336/13352323…
The only way to be sure of your computer's power supply rating is to open the case and read the label. If your computer has a 300W power supply, it can support better graphics cards than units which only have 250W or 220W.
If you have the slimline version of the 1331G with the skinnier chassis, you can only install half-height (typically referred to as low-profile) graphics cards. Standard full-height cards are too wide to fit inside slimline cases. You're also limited to cards which can run on the slimline's 220 watt psu. Your best option in such a situation is the low-profile Radeon HD 5450. Its not a gaming card, but it's good enough to play the Sims 3 smoothly. It's also the best card that will work in systems with such a weak power supply.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
The Sapphire model is a fanless/passively cooled model with slightly lower power consumption- that's the one I'd recommend for a slimline computer.
If your system has a 300W power supply, you have choices. The best cards you could install are the Radeon HD 5570 or GeForce GT240. Those are nice performers but are also more expensive.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
Closer to your $50 price target are the Radeon HD 6450 and GeForce GT220. Those both work fine with a 300W power supply and might work with a 250W power supply. However if your computer only has a 250W psu there's no guarantee... My recommendation for people with a 250W power supply is to stick with the Radeon HD 5450, it's got the lowest power draw.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
All of the cards I've linked are low-profile-ready models, which means they come with both full-height and half-height brackets, so you can use them in either standard desktops or slimlines.
Of course with full-sized tower desktops, you're always free to upgrade the power supply in order to support better cards, it just means spending more money. For example, this power supply would allow you to run anything up to a Radeon HD 5670:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
You don't need a sound card upgrade unless your motherboard audio isn't working. Built-in sound is fine for most of today's game titles. Although if you really wanted one, the Soundblaster Audigy is about $25.
Graphics card performance:
http://www.techspot.com/review/244-ati-r…
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