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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 01:28 PM
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Need a new graphics card as my new board doesnt have an AGP slot so i cant transfer my AGP ATI 9600XT across.

Dont want to be spending anything more than £50-£60 to be honest. I'm no serious gamer but i run vista ultimate so i need a decent ish one for Aero etc, plus a bit of gaming.

I've not built a PC for ages as it's a bit pointless nowadays with Dell's machines being so cheap, and can be tailored to suit pretty much any requirements, so ive lost touch as to whats what where gfx cards are concerned

Am i right in thinking i'm best going for an NVidia?? Whats the difference between LE, GS, and GT models? Just had a look on CCL and it's completely blown my mind


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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 12:03 AM
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something like this would do you http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/111198/rb/26268320811

You said your new board isnt AGP so im guessing its pci- express? if so the above will work fine, should run vista fine and you can play the odd game, dont expect high graphics settings but it will be alright

P.s GT and GTX are the best name tags to look for, LS LE are basic entry level items
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 11:12 PM
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Yes mate it is PCI-e x16 on the board (Foxconn Winfast jobby)

That one looks alright, will investigate
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 11:22 PM
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Bit more than you wanted to spend ive just realised but if you spend any less it will be a proper shit card to be honest! the one above is very good
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by GTi_iTG
Bit more than you wanted to spend ive just realised but if you spend any less it will be a proper shit card to be honest! the one above is very good
It's going on the Visa anyway
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 10:43 AM
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Best place for it
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