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Hey guys, Need some help choosing a new graphics card. I used to have a ati radeon 9800 pro 128mb AGP. However after many problems it decided to stop working Its been a few months since, and I am now looking at purchasing a new one. Not sure which one ...


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Old 2nd Oct 2008, 11:19
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Default Help needed choosing a new graphics card

Hey guys,

Need some help choosing a new graphics card. I used to have a ati radeon 9800 pro 128mb AGP. However after many problems it decided to stop working

Its been a few months since, and I am now looking at purchasing a new one. Not sure which one to go for. Im not looking for a top of the range one, just a basic one that would do the same job as my old card. Budget of about £40-50.

Not sure if you need to know specs of my computer or not, but they are

Intel pentium 4 processor 3.0ghz
1gb ram

I have seen this one, but again not sure if its the best one to go with.

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/146430...oduct_overview


Any help would be great.

Thanks
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Old 2nd Oct 2008, 11:46
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Default Help needed choosing a new graphics card

That's probably the best AGP card out, next step up would be going PCI-E.

You may need a PSU upgrade too as it will eat a bit more juice.
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Radeon 9800... sucks thats one of their best cards
Anyways Id go with what Dave said: Thats a REALLY good card, so keep your mind on that one
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the 9800 isnt the best mabye agp wise but...
what is your current psu?
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