I am considering upgrading my graphic card. I have a 2.4 Ghz amd processor. Will getting a x1900xt be worthwhile or will my processor slow it down?
2006-10-15 05:08:39 · 3 answers · asked by Y001 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
2.4 Ghz Amd 3800+
2006-10-15 05:43:37 · update #1
Well you have to remember that a 2.4Ghz AMD performs rougly equivalent to a 3.8Ghz Intel (hence the 3800+ name), so I would say it will not slow that card down too much. You will definately see a substantial performance gain.
2006-10-15 09:02:04 · answer #1 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The GPU can't go any faster as it's awaiting data from the CPU, the processor. A 2.4 GHz AMD isn't the fastest processor made, but it is certainly very fast. Upgrading your graphics card is your choice.
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2006-10-15 05:47:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your processor would definatly slow the x1900xt down. What gpu do you have now?
2006-10-15 05:24:29 · answer #3 · answered by gowrifleman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋