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n00b when it comes to pc
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Author:  lt blackmane [ Thu Jan 01, 2009 3:47 pm ]
Post subject:  n00b when it comes to pc
I have just recently wanted to start gaming on my pc and not really the best when it comes to talking about it, but anyway
I am hoping to purchase unreal tournament 3 soon and wondering if my graphic or video card will do the trick (I am not sure what I am calling it).
but anyway i have a GeForce 8300 GS and was wondering if that would be good enought to play unreal 3 at a good enough quality and hopefully with out lag.

if there is anything I should try and learn about my pc to help in my decision for a new graphics card or generally upgrading my computer, I would be grateful.

thanks :)
Author:  gemma=GCHQ= [ Thu Jan 01, 2009 4:34 pm ]
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That card is bottom of the range and two generations old. If you are buying the game anyway you may as well try it them upgrade afterwards. Then you will get a big smile having seen the money well spent.
Author:  lt blackmane [ Thu Jan 01, 2009 5:29 pm ]
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gmar=GCHQ= wrote:
That card is bottom of the range and two generations old. If you are buying the game anyway you may as well try it them upgrade afterwards. Then you will get a big smile having seen the money well spent.


sounds like a plan :), but is there any suggestions on what card i should get ?
Author:  happyslappy [ Thu Jan 01, 2009 5:59 pm ]
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whats your budgit ?
Author:  Lur =GCHQ= [ Thu Jan 01, 2009 6:04 pm ]
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guys, blackmane is a real life mate of mine, obviously doesn't trust me though as ive already told him that an 8800GS will do the job (found a suitable one on ebuyer for £76)

yes, it's not the best card out there, but jamie is only after playing UT3 on half decent setting and WoW/CSS soo im pretty sure the 8800GS will do the job perfectly. only problem there is he'll most likely need a new PSU won't he? he's only got a standard ATX PSU (not sure what W it is though...)

P.S. he sais his budget is around £110 slaps. :thumbr:


EDIT: here's the card im suggesting: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/139895

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Author:  F.U.B.A.R=GCHQ= [ Thu Jan 01, 2009 6:35 pm ]
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r u running agp or pci express you need to know as it will cut down your options im running a bfg 8800 gt and it runs every game cost £127 from overclockers :o7:
Author:  CoolMan=GCHQ= [ Thu Jan 01, 2009 7:08 pm ]
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yep, an 8800 gt would be the card i'd go for, but as stated, you need to find out if your motherboard is pci express, agp cards are quite hard to find now
Author:  LeBeourfCurtaine [ Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:18 pm ]
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PSU shouldn't be a problem if it's low-wattage and a good brand :thumbl: Otherwise.... :pale:

Lur - have a look in Black Beauty's box and tell us what he's got with model numbers :bookworm:
Author:  lt blackmane [ Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:35 pm ]
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thanks for the comments people :)

lur says he is going to come round and see what can be done to my computer.

cheers :)
Author:  moo [ Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:35 pm ]
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you can buy mine for £150. My old one that is.
Author:  lt blackmane [ Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:38 pm ]
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moo wrote:
you can buy mine for £150. My old one that is.


i think im just going to get the one lur suggested :)

but thanks for the offer anyway :)
Author:  moo [ Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: n00b when it comes to pc
ok ok i get it...£130 then?
Author:  lt blackmane [ Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:51 pm ]
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na its ok ill be fine with what im going to get :)

but thanks lol
Author:  moo [ Fri Jan 02, 2009 1:10 am ]
Post subject:  Re: n00b when it comes to pc
Christ your hard nosed. Fine. £120 then.
Author:  Lur =GCHQ= [ Fri Jan 02, 2009 1:20 am ]
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moo wrote:
Christ your hard nosed. Fine. £120 then.



rofl, stop trying to rip my mate off yeh oldaxewound!! :lol: :lol:

besides, thats waaaayyy over his budget. try £70 :twisted: :lol:

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