My Specs

[neves_rats]

SHV is my primary concern plus the new Formula One game for the PC from codemasters due out next year. My board has 2xPCI slots, 1X PCI ExpressX16 slot, and 1X PCI Express X 1 Slot, whatever all that means. You're talking of about 80 Quid for a 4770 at overclockers, was hoping for a bit less than that, or am I just being tight?

[Arclight]

Originally Posted by neves_rats

SHV is my primary concern plus the new Formula One game for the PC from codemasters due out next year. My board has 2xPCI slots, 1X PCI ExpressX16 slot, and 1X PCI Express X 1 Slot, whatever all that means. You're talking of about 80 Quid for a 4770 at overclockers, was hoping for a bit less than that, or am I just being tight?

I wouldn't say you're being tight, I just think it's the best bang for your buck.

If you look at the next step down, the 9600GT and HD 4670/4650, you get quite literally half the card (in terms of specifications, number of processors on the card etc.). The price however, doesn't get cut in half. For a little more money you have a lot more performance. The $100,- bracket is basically the sweetspot if you're looking for a new card with good performance and a good price.

Apart from that, it doesn't hurt to think ahead. A slower card is gonna need another upgrade sooner, and there really is a noticeable difference between a 9600GT and a 9800GT. Can't do a proper race if it turns in a slideshow, right?

[Lord Justice]

hi, u thinking of upgrading ram ok but what does your motherboard support? and what number is on your ram modules? you may be able to and most probly can also install faster ram easing the burden of your cpu more, and not just installing more ram ,once again down to spec of motherboard. What operating system windows are you using? do you plan on changing that? cpu most likley old duel core as you mentioned or is it core 2 duo? also sorry but what wattage is you main power supply unit ? somethings have to be checked before buying, then we can see what best suits and can help you to tweak it faster as well, and how much to push it. understand you on a budget most probly looking at a hd 4850 but let us know the other specs if possible, because for the future of ur needs and time present you may pick up a 4870 for same price in march, but b4 new eyes have to know more info, where in fife cupar? cheers

[Reece]

Originally Posted by neves_rats

SHV is my primary concern plus the new Formula One game for the PC from codemasters due out next year. My board has 2xPCI slots, 1X PCI ExpressX16 slot, and 1X PCI Express X 1 Slot, whatever all that means. You're talking of about 80 Quid for a 4770 at overclockers, was hoping for a bit less than that, or am I just being tight?

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