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[u665]

Originally Posted by Gizzmoe

So that´s about 220€ if the currency calculator isn´t wrong. For 240€ you can get a high-end card, like the ATI X800XT.

Look at your invoice or board/computer manual. Post everything that could be important (mainboard type, power supply or PC model type if it´s a Dell PC or something). The power supply is very important, if it´s a small one (<= 250 Watt) you cannot buy one of the newer high-performance cards.

not in the book, its just crappy stuff about packard bell, is the info anywhere else?

[Gizzmoe]

Originally Posted by u665

not in the book, its just crappy stuff about packard bell, is the info anywhere else?

There must be some kind of model number ("Packard Bell Super PC 12345" or something similar), on the front cover of the PC, the manual, on some sticker on the backside of the PC or on the original invoice.

[u665]

Originally Posted by Gizzmoe

There must be some kind of model number ("Packard Bell Super PC 12345" or something similar), on the front cover of the PC, the manual, on some sticker on the backside of the PC or on the original invoice.

just found a file and its asked me to install it, called computer documentation im hoping that it will shed some light

ive seen a geforce fx52000 in my local shop, would that card be any good?

[Gizzmoe]

Originally Posted by u665

ive seen a geforce fx52000 in my local shop, would that card be any good?

No. Do you only want that card for SH3 or also some other recent games? SH3 doesn´t need a very powerful card, but other games do.

[u665]

packard bell columbia vp ?

3 pci slots and a agp slot - 2 slots for ddr memory

[u665]

Originally Posted by Gizzmoe

No.

why not? as you can guess im new to this all yr advise is appreciated

[u665]

Originally Posted by Gizzmoe

No. Do you only want that card for SH3 or also some other recent games? SH3 doesn´t need a very powerful card, but other games do.

just for this game really

[The Avon Lady]

Originally Posted by u665

just for this game really

You'll be sorry.

[u665]

Originally Posted by The Avon Lady

You'll be sorry.

that card isnt any good then? :hmm:

[kiwi_2005]

The GeforceFX5200 (not 52000) SUCK. The FX5200 are ok for stradgety games but not SH3. Geforce 5700 or better. Or Radeon 9600 or better.

[The Avon Lady]

Originally Posted by kiwi_2005

Or Radeon 9600 or better.

That's ancient. Get a low end Radeon 9800, even with 128MB. Even that's antiquated but it's usually dependable.

[Gizzmoe]

Originally Posted by u665

packard bell columbia vp ?

3 pci slots and a agp slot - 2 slots for ddr memory

Good!

just for this game really

Well, then buy, as kiwi wrote, the Nvidia FX5700 or ATI Radeon 9600 Pro. SH3 prefers ATI cards (less display problems), so take the 9600 Pro. It costs less than 80€ and it´s a very decent low-end card. If you ever want to play other recent games you should spend 30-40€ more and get the 9800 Pro. It´s quite a bit faster than the 9600 Pro.

[Gizzmoe]

9800 Pro for £92.47 incl. P&P.:
http://www.pricewatch.dealtime.co.uk...Manuals_Cables

[zombiewolf]

Originally Posted by The Avon Lady

You'll be sorry.

i have this card and I have a pci system.It JuST cuts the mustard,just.
I have 1 gig o' ram also

[u665]

Thanks to you all for helping me with this

got my ATI Radeon 9600 Pro this morning - recorded delivery
its installed and the game now looks fantastic