MAINLY FOR GAMING
2006-06-16 21:42:11 · 4 answers · asked by vijaygabrial 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Other - Games & Recreation
Have a look at this site that has benched marked Graphics cards and then get the best one you can afford.
http://www.reportlabs.com/testbed/
2006-06-16 21:48:59 · answer #1 · answered by citalopraming 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this answer changes every month. but if you're looking for the ultimate graphics card for a pc right now, and money is no object, check out the xfx geforce 7950 gx2 here:
http://www.xfxforce.com/web/product/listConfigurations.jspa?seriesId=185563&productId=291587
otherwise, if you want to save some change, try the model below, the 7900.
2006-06-16 21:53:56 · answer #2 · answered by Spicoli 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 7900 GTXs 512 MB with a SLI PCIE 16 X2 motherboard. That's right, turn two video cards into one.
2006-06-16 21:52:26 · answer #3 · answered by gregory_dittman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ATI Radeon X1600 PRO: DIAMOND VIPER X1600PRO AGP 512MB - Graphic Cards
Diamond Viper - ATI Radeon X1600 PRO
Cinematic 2D/3D Graphics Card with ATI AVIVO ® Technology
Diamond Multimedia X1600AGP512
AGP Version 512MB
Part Number: X1600AGP512
Price: $249.99
THE GAME IS ON! - Outstanding Digital Entertainment and 3D Graphics
The Radeon® X1600 is designed to deliver outstanding entertainment and 3D graphics through its unique ultra-threaded core architecture and ATI’s Avivo⢠video and display technology. The Radeon X1600 is a perfect way to connect your PC and consumer electronic devices together for an ideal home entertainment and gaming system.
Features at a glance
* DirectX 9.0 and OpenGL 2.0
* CATALYST Software Drivers
* 12 Pixel Pipelines Architecture
* 8 Vertex Shader
* SMARTSHADER Technology
* VIDEOSHADER Technology
* SMOOTHVISION Technology
* HYPER Z III+ Technology
* Dual Display Support
Avivo:
* Video and Display Perfection
* True-to-Life Image Reproduction
* Sharp video and photos, smooth video playback
* Universal connectivity for TVs and display
Specifications
* GPU: Radeon X1600 PRO
* Bus Type: AGP
* Memory: 512MB DDR2-128bit
* Core Clock: 500 MHz
* RAMDACS: Dual 390 MHz
* API Support: DirectX 9.0 and OpenGL 2.0
* Output: DVI, VGA, TV-Out
* Maximum 3D Graphics Resolution: 2560x1600
System Requirements
* 420 Watt ATX 2.0 or greater power supply.Consult your computer system manual to ensure the power supply is designed to accommodate a high-end graphics card with a peak dissipation above 75 watts.
* Intel® Pentium® IV or AMD Athlon®, Athlon(r) 64, Athlon® XP,Athlon® FX
* System Memory: 512 MB or higher. 512MB recommended
* 90MB available hard disk space
* Motherboard with free PCI Express⢠slot and correct PCIe chipset driver.
* CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive (for installation software).
* AGP 3.0 Slot.
* DVD-ROM required for DVD Playback.
* Microsoft Windows® XP (Home or Pro) or Windows® 2000
* High-resolution MultiSync or multi-frequency monitors or any other type or VGA monitor.
* Digital flat-panel (DFP) displays or digital CRT display.
* Connecting Device for CrossFireT--Only one display while enable Cross-Fire
Package Includes:
* Quick Install Guide
* Install CD : ATI CATALYST Drivers
* Software : Diamond Tools, DVD Playback
* Games : 3DMark'03
* DVI to VGA adapter
* RCA Composite Video Adapter
* HDTV Composite Adapter
* S-Video Cable
* RCA Composite Video Cable
2006-06-16 21:49:17 · answer #4 · answered by cherokeeflyer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋