Can a 256MB nVidia Geforce 7300LE TurboCache handle the latest high demanding computer games?

Answer 1

I have used the BFG Geforce 7300 GS OC videocard 256MB with 512MB turboCache and it did run most of the high end games before I decide to buy a very expensive computer for about $6000.

Your card is a little different. I would make sure that what ever card you get make sure its a card. Not integrated and of course PCI-E , Make sure you have the proper power supply needs and cooling needs. The difference between integrated and the card its self is very noticeable. The cards are about 5x better on average.

Overall I suggest you get your PC custom made. The premades at like future shop and staples are getting crappy , Because if you decide to upgrade later on your stuck with a case and a power supply that cannot support most high end video cards because you cannot add any extra fans to reduce heat from produced from better videocards. and you will need to swap the power supply unit.

The Geforce 7300 GS OC Is cheap around $120 does not need a direct line from the PSU meaning it produces much less heat then most other cards. It only has 4 pixel pipe lines so it is not a high end card but for the cost and stability its worth it and will play games like Battlefield2 , the Sims2 , Galactic Civilization 2 , and other games in that area very well and at almost tapped out detail too.

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I only keep games around 800 x 600 or a little higher res anyhow because on most games the text becomes to small to read if I go higher.

Its a great card the reason I promote this card even though I do not use it anymore is that I like BFG and geforce and this card will deliver the performance for most of to days high end games very well without the horrible problems most cards put forth.

P.S I said that the premade PC's at staples and futureshop suck from many reasons if you get one of them this card should still work in them because of its low power usage and good heat control.

For example I remember playing Battle Field 2 with almost every setting on max except one or two online and offline over 800 x 600 res with almost no lag , slowdowns or freezes of anykind.

Answer 2

No. The biggest demanding video games tout that there is yet a video card that will give you the biggest potential. I don't even thing they even sell it as a video game card. That doesn't mean it won't run your favorite video games. Just because it might have cool graphics, doesn't mean it's a good video game (see Doom 3 where I hear people have paid $50 or more and finished the game in under 1 hour or the original Black and White that constantly crashed and moved so fast you couldn't enjoy the graphics).

Answer 3

It will play BF2, Prey, and FEAR at the lowest of settings, if you have a decent cpu and at least 1 Gig of RAM - you might be able to get 1024x768 with all settings off......not really a powerful card for the lasest fps games

Answer 4

Not necessarily.
I have most games requiring atleast 318 MB of RAM
I use a video card, sound card & have a 320 MB RAM

Answer 5

The graphics card should be fine but you will still need a fast enough processor and plenty of RAM. Ultra smooth, quality graphics are no good if the play speed is slow and jerky.

Answer 6

not for intensive gaming

LE means light edition.
your card is much worser than geforce 6600gt.

http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu.html?modelx=33&model1=433&model2=430&chart=171

compare yourself

Answer 7

yes..i use a nvidia 5200..128 mem card..it works great..so a 256 card would be even better..

Answer 8

it wont handle them well .... you will need to use low res and low settings on most games to get good framerates....