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Kaelas · 01-21-2005, 08:09 AM

I'm thinking about getting a new GFX card for my outdated PC with the following specs:

PIII 933Mhz (socket 370 MoBo)
512 MB RAM
Geforce 2

Now, the question is if this system would actually profit from a new graphics card. I've heard people saying that slow processors (like mine) cannot use newer graphics cards to their full potential. Would a new card make a noticeable difference?

I'm usually only playing Infinity Engine games (BG, IwD, etc.) and Neverwinter Nights with my PC and it would be nice to have a little more performance especially when playing NWN.
Oh... and I've been playing KotOR, too, and it ran rather well at lowest settings. Playing KotOR 2 somewhat fluidly would be a great treat.

I don't want to spend much more than 50-60€ on the card and any advice you guys (and gals) have will be greatly appreciated.

01-21-2005, 08:09 AM	#1
Kaelas Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: November 17, 2004 Location: A comfy chair in front of my PC. Age: 46 Posts: 40	I'm thinking about getting a new GFX card for my outdated PC with the following specs: PIII 933Mhz (socket 370 MoBo) 512 MB RAM Geforce 2 Now, the question is if this system would actually profit from a new graphics card. I've heard people saying that slow processors (like mine) cannot use newer graphics cards to their full potential. Would a new card make a noticeable difference? I'm usually only playing Infinity Engine games (BG, IwD, etc.) and Neverwinter Nights with my PC and it would be nice to have a little more performance especially when playing NWN. Oh... and I've been playing KotOR, too, and it ran rather well at lowest settings. Playing KotOR 2 somewhat fluidly would be a great treat. I don't want to spend much more than 50-60€ on the card and any advice you guys (and gals) have will be greatly appreciated.