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20th Jan 2009, 14:25
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Can any one advise me on PCI-express graphics cards as I don't have a clue. Until 3 days ago the last pc I put together had AGP graphics card connected to it, so now I find that this m/board supports pci-express and I need some advice on what to buy.
At the moment I have a pci card in ( 128Mb ) m/board has 512mb on board ( shared - whatever that means??) but I fancy mixing video and music and I know the software can at times be demanding. Any advice or experiences appreciated. cheers |
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20th Jan 2009, 17:45
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4850 is the best bet right now for most users.
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20th Jan 2009, 20:38
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theres also an ati 4670. thats cheaper and compares pretty well.
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20th Jan 2009, 21:02
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The 4670 doesn't compare at all. It's in a completely different range. Maybe you're thinking of the 4830.
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20th Jan 2009, 21:05
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20th Jan 2009, 21:16
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That is two cards, not one.
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"I loved the P182 so much that, when my wife's system was all noisy and needed all sorts of cleaning, I bought her one. Then, when I wanted a cat, I bought a P182. The P182 is not a cat per se, but it's still an excellent buy."
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21st Jan 2009, 09:04
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Sapphire RADEON HD4850 . Is this the card you are recommending Carbon? If so will this run ok on an AMD m/board - probably a stupid question but I thought I better ask.
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21st Jan 2009, 19:24
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Yes, if it has a PCI Express x16 slot, it will work fine.
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"I loved the P182 so much that, when my wife's system was all noisy and needed all sorts of cleaning, I bought her one. Then, when I wanted a cat, I bought a P182. The P182 is not a cat per se, but it's still an excellent buy."
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25th Jan 2009, 18:58
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Thanks mate, also where can I buy it for the best price?
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25th Jan 2009, 19:47
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eBuyer, scan, overclockers..some other UK members can probably give you more suggestions.
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"I loved the P182 so much that, when my wife's system was all noisy and needed all sorts of cleaning, I bought her one. Then, when I wanted a cat, I bought a P182. The P182 is not a cat per se, but it's still an excellent buy."
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