Need new graphics card

rjmerit · 08-08-07, 06:43 AM

To run SH4 I'm going to need a new graphics card. Spending around $200 or less what would any of you suggest? Thanks

drussxx · 08-08-07, 06:49 AM

i had to do the same. the specifications for the game to run properly say you need at least a. NVDIA GEFORCE 7300. it cost me about £70. so hopefully you will get it cheaper than $200.

TDK1044 · 08-08-07, 06:59 AM

An excellent mid range DX9 card is the Nvidia GeForce 7600GT. I use this card, and SH4 plays very smoothly and with good fps. Current cost is about $130.

FooFighters · 08-08-07, 07:12 AM

Hi rjmerit,

Welcome to the captains mess..

Please also read this thread. I am also getting a new card in 2 weeks..
I have a 7600GT now, but haven't got fantastic results.
But I don't know the rest of your specs.

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=119748

LEnd · 08-08-07, 08:44 AM

I have a Sapphire x1600 and it works fine for 120 Euro's.

Mooncatt · 08-08-07, 08:57 AM

im selling my agp x1650 pro its got DDR2 which seems to have higher core and mem speed than the DDR3 version. when i had it in it ran sh4 rather well with most settings just over the medium mark.
it was only in my system for 1 week and then swapped it for a 6800 ultra.
im selling it for £65. if anyone is interested pm me.

switch.dota · 08-09-07, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rjmerit

To run SH4 I'm going to need a new graphics card. Spending around $200 or less what would any of you suggest? Thanks

If you're looking into gaming... don't get anything below a gforce 7900 or ati x1950. Also stay away from the DX 10 native cards for now -- they are not worth the cash you pay for them.

I suggest either an ATi X1950 Pro (priced as low as $150), ATi X1950 XT (some go as low as $200) or a branded gforce 7900 GS (~$200 for a factory overclocked version from Asus, for instance). That's the best $200 can offer.

Stay away from 7600 or 8600 - they're rather expensive for the performance they offer (a 7600 is about $125 - compare that to a no-name 7900GS that costs about $160 - those $35 make a world of a difference). The 8600, even the best overclocked versions are terrible performers under DX9 and right now there are no DX10 native games - and there won't be any in the near future. Those 8600 loose to 7900s and x1950s like there's no tomorrow - even if they're about 25% more expensive.

rjmerit · 08-09-07, 06:39 AM

Thank you all. Looks like I got some good info to work on. $200 isn't necessarily the limit but I'm not a huge gamer so I don't want to spend too much. Again thanks for taking the time to respond.

FooFighters · 08-09-07, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rjmerit

Thank you all. Looks like I got some good info to work on. $200 isn't necessarily the limit but I'm not a huge gamer so I don't want to spend too much. Again thanks for taking the time to respond.

Your welcome..

Please inform us with your choise.. and how the games runs after the change.

switch.dota · 08-09-07, 08:39 AM

Yeah, tell us! With all the people going for new video cards these days, you might help others make their choice!

FooFighters · 08-09-07, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by switch.dota

Yeah, tell us! With all the people going for new video cards these days, you might help others make their choice!

Exactly.. I am one of those others

axhat · 12-14-07, 04:24 AM

http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphi...=722&chart=279

If ya havent made up your mind yet, this should answer most of your questions about cards.

good luck

08-08-07, 06:43 AM	#1
rjmerit Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Need new graphics card To run SH4 I'm going to need a new graphics card. Spending around $200 or less what would any of you suggest? Thanks

08-08-07, 06:49 AM	#2
drussxx Seaman Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: wales uk Posts: 32 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 0	i had to do the same. the specifications for the game to run properly say you need at least a. NVDIA GEFORCE 7300. it cost me about £70. so hopefully you will get it cheaper than $200. __________________

08-08-07, 07:12 AM	#4
FooFighters Grey Wolf Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 813 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	Hi rjmerit, Welcome to the captains mess.. Please also read this thread. I am also getting a new card in 2 weeks.. I have a 7600GT now, but haven't got fantastic results. But I don't know the rest of your specs. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=119748 __________________ This forum is not the same without you Dave.. we'll miss you buddy

08-08-07, 08:57 AM	#6
Mooncatt Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Keighley UK Posts: 938 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 0	im selling my agp x1650 pro its got DDR2 which seems to have higher core and mem speed than the DDR3 version. when i had it in it ran sh4 rather well with most settings just over the medium mark. it was only in my system for 1 week and then swapped it for a 6800 ultra. im selling it for £65. if anyone is interested pm me. __________________

08-08-07, 06:59 AM	#3
TDK1044 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,674 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	An excellent mid range DX9 card is the Nvidia GeForce 7600GT. I use this card, and SH4 plays very smoothly and with good fps. Current cost is about $130.

08-08-07, 08:44 AM	#5
LEnd Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 8 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have a Sapphire x1600 and it works fine for 120 Euro's.

08-09-07, 06:39 AM	#8
rjmerit Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Thank you all. Looks like I got some good info to work on. $200 isn't necessarily the limit but I'm not a huge gamer so I don't want to spend too much. Again thanks for taking the time to respond.

08-09-07, 08:39 AM	#10
switch.dota Captain Join Date: May 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 492 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yeah, tell us! With all the people going for new video cards these days, you might help others make their choice!

12-14-07, 04:24 AM	#12
axhat Bilge Rat Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphi...=722&chart=279 If ya havent made up your mind yet, this should answer most of your questions about cards. good luck