12-01-2002, 02:55 AM | #11 |
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I just spent the equivilent of US$30 buying a second hand graphics card (gf2, mx200, 64mb), which tripled my fps in all games.
$30 isn`t that much.
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12-01-2002, 09:26 AM | #12 |
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You could try getting Sandra here. With that program, you find out EVERYTHING about your computer.
You can get a new 3D card really cheap from auctions such as eBay. GF3 64mb should cost less than 70 bucks, and just like Scholarcs said, GF2´s are sold with around 30 bucks at best. PS. If you ever get one, try to get one without MX-mark, because they´re noticeably slower. AND processors...now they are really cheap nowadays. Check out how good processor your motherboard supports first.. That is really easy way to get better performance. For example, you can upgrade from Duron 600mhz to Athlon 1,3Ghz with that famous 30 bucks, or less. [ 12-01-2002, 09:31 AM: Message edited by: NiceWorg ]
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12-01-2002, 09:31 AM | #13 |
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Problem with the GF2 is it needs an AGP 2.0 slot. Technicaly it works in a AGP 1.0 slot, but those are usualy on socket 7 boards, and therefore are very poorly implemented.
To simplify, a GF2 may not work on an old mobo. See if you can find what chipset it has and look it up, your looking for AGP 2.0/AGP pro or AGP 1x/2x/4x support.
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12-01-2002, 05:23 PM | #16 |
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OK. I downloaded that Sandra program, but all it does is crash. Regardless, I found out why my dad doesn't want to spend any money updating this computer. The reason being, of course, it has a slow processor, slower than the minimum on most of these games. So, my options now are can I score a decent processor at a decent price?
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12-01-2002, 06:00 PM | #17 |
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Maybe theres a UNCC paper where you can find a deal, or even the Charlotte
Observer?
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12-01-2002, 07:08 PM | #18 |
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Depending on your setup, upgrading to a faster chip may entail buying a whole new motherboard, and possible new RAM. How much are you willing to spend? This will dictate what to do. I once got a whole computer for $70. It was cheap. Nowadays, you can walk into a mom and pop computer store and get a decent system pretty cheap (Computer Builder's Warehouse around here as a very fast machine for only $500).
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12-02-2002, 06:43 AM | #20 |
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Oh that´s bad. Sandra has always worked for me, even in older computers.
And that´s true Gammit. If your computer is really old, perhaps its best to get a whole new system. Now you already have a display, so that saves heaps. Again, I´d look at some trustable sellers from eBay who sell fast machines for half cheaper than you could get from retail stores. The price can easily go under 400b. Just my 10 gold pieces. [ 12-02-2002, 06:44 AM: Message edited by: NiceWorg ]
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