Help!: Inconsisten performance issues

[peabody]

I don't know if they ship to Mexico, but here is a link to all kinds of VGA fans, if this company doesn't, I'm sure you can find one that does.

http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCateg...me=VGA-Cooling

If you are not sure which one you need you can contact the manufacturer of the video card.

Peabody

[Dantenoc]

Arrrrggg!!!! when it isn't one thing it's another...

My videocard has died... so I guess the issue is solved, a new card it is.

I think I may have broken the card a few days ago when I used a can of compressed air to clean out my computer after it had been running hot (won't be doing that again ). I hope I haven't broken anything else.

Good news is that the computer still runs with the onboard video card (nVidia 6xxx something). Bad news is no more SHIV, since it runs like at about 2 frames per second

I figure that 300 dollars or less (prefering less) is a fair amount to spend on a new video card... I like nVidia, any suggestions? There seems to be a lot of options out there with some of the 9xxx cards being cheaper than some of the 8xxx ones, which somewhat confuses me.

What would you guys buy?

[Digital_Trucker]

The second digit of the Nvidia cards is the one that points to the performance. The first digit is the series number of the GPU. For example, an 8800 card should outperform a 9600 card. It's confusing to me, too, LOL. Then you have to factor in the GS, GT, GTS or GTX.

[Dantenoc]

Fill my sub with dud torpedoes!!! Is that how it works?!?!?!

Thanks for the tip, now I can understand the reasoning behind the prices

[Digital_Trucker]

Originally Posted by Dantenoc

Fill my sub with dud torpedoes!!! Is that how it works?!?!?!

Thanks for the tip, now I can understand the reasoning behind the prices

I just read it today myself. Had always been wondering, but it "sorta makes sense". Best thing to do is to look very carefully at the specs. Even if you don't buy there, using the compare feature at Newegg helps loads comparing products.