yes after 3 years my 8800gtx has finally fried
wanted one thats a bit cheap and runs well
what you think of this one?
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/1GB-Asus ... V2-x-DVI-I
New Graphics card
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Re: New Graphics card
For an extra £25 you could have one of these bad boys! Way better!
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/164557
Get saving, it will be the best £25 you ever spent!
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/164557
Get saving, it will be the best £25 you ever spent!
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Re: New Graphics card
So the oven trick didnt work then? lol
But Gavac's right, the HD 4870's are a great series.
Personally speaking, after just getting a new card, if I were you I'd look for :
But Gavac's right, the HD 4870's are a great series.
Personally speaking, after just getting a new card, if I were you I'd look for :
- 1 GIG of DDR5
- Crossfire Support ( not essential obviously ).
- Reputable Manufacturer... ( again not essential, but as these things can get hot, you'l want it made well and to last. )
Re: New Graphics card
well, got the one i was talking about as totally stretched for money and even that was pusing boat out!
it arrived today and is installed
runs gr8 tbh, loving it so far![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
in the future i'll get the latest out, start a "fucked graphics card" savings fund![Razz :P](./images/smilies/icon_razz.gif)
it arrived today and is installed
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
runs gr8 tbh, loving it so far
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
in the future i'll get the latest out, start a "fucked graphics card" savings fund
![Razz :P](./images/smilies/icon_razz.gif)
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Re: New Graphics card
If anyone wants to buy a new graphic card, here is a good benchmark website :
http://service.futuremark.com/hardware/ ... setIds=570
As mine's getting old, i might get the ati sapphire radeon hd 5770
ATI Radeon HD 5770, 850 MHz
1024 Mo GDDR5,1200 Mhz
Interface 128-bits
PCI Express 16 2.0
Dual DL-DVI-I / Display Port / HDMI
Compatible HDCP
warranty 2 yrs
http://service.futuremark.com/hardware/ ... setIds=570
As mine's getting old, i might get the ati sapphire radeon hd 5770
ATI Radeon HD 5770, 850 MHz
1024 Mo GDDR5,1200 Mhz
Interface 128-bits
PCI Express 16 2.0
Dual DL-DVI-I / Display Port / HDMI
Compatible HDCP
warranty 2 yrs
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Re: New Graphics card
if i was to get a new Gfx card just now i would go for the Ati HD 5770 too, it give some serious speed for £125 ![Wink :wink:](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
![Wink :wink:](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
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