i have a ATI RadeonX700 pro graphics card which i have been told is good for a budget buy
2007-03-12 04:13:49 · 11 answers · asked by matc1970 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
yes it will run better.
2007-03-12 07:29:31 · answer #1 · answered by GoLd E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the game your are running and the computer specification. If you are using pentium 4 2.4ghz with 512 mb ram and the graphic card you mentioned, your computer should be performing well at the moment but if you increase your ram by 1gb or so, the performance will be better thats my promise to you. If you are planning to increase the memory of the graphic card, i assure you of the same results as i mentioned above
2007-03-12 11:19:52 · answer #2 · answered by Ali 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a 2 GHz AMD or Intel Core 2 Duo CPU or a 3 GHz Pentium 4, with at least 512 MB RAM, a faster card would be the best option for faster game play. For example, nearly twice as fast with X800.
2007-03-12 13:22:56 · answer #3 · answered by ROY L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More memory will help, a game uses more than the graphics card to run properly.....
I have 1 gig on my gaming pc, but 512 is the minimum you want to go with.....
2007-03-12 11:19:35 · answer #4 · answered by Vincent 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not necesarilly. i have an extremely high recource consuming game (X3:Reunion if u'v heard of it) and my computer has 2GB of RAM and the most memory ive ever seen it use was about 800 MB, even then it still only runs on an average of 10 FPS. ive noticed a huge performance boost when i upgraded my video card to a radeon X1300. in terms of price and performance your best bet is to upgrade your video card or processor.
2007-03-12 11:26:50 · answer #5 · answered by scor2_21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The following have a large influence on your game flow.
Graphics Card Type & onboard memory, CPU speed, Motherboard Buss Speed, Hardrive Speed, Amount & Type of RAM.
Also memory allocation by OS(windows/Mac), Resident apps loaded into memory (Start-up Programs running in the background), Amount of processes taking place simultaniously.(Check Task Manager)
The ATI Radeon X700: A great budget card!
ATI’s Radeon® X700 brings a richer visual experience to all your favorite PC activities – 3D gaming, watching movies and streaming video, Internet browsing, viewing and processing digital photos, or home office applications such as preparing multimedia presentations and spreadsheets. Whether upgrading or buying a new PC, the Radeon® X700 will easily handle today’s visual entertainment and workload with plenty of power in reserve for tomorrow’s possibilities.
Full-throttle Gaming
Boost your game play performance with the visual power and instant response you need to get the most from any DirectX® 9 and OpenGL® title. Radeon® X700 delivers beautifully rendered 3D animation for intense, interactive game play. Experience richer, more movie-quality visual effects than ever before withSmartShader⢠HD, the world’s most advanced pixel shader engine. Experiment with your advanced 3D settings, and check the effect with a real-time 3D rendered preview. With up to 8 parallel pixel pipelines and 256 MB or 128 MB of high performance GDDR3 memory, the Radeon® X700 has the muscle to meet the demands of today’s fast-and-furious gaming, and tomorrow’s new applications and operating systems.
Full-thrill Video
Enjoy the full visual impact of DVD movies with smoother, clearer, and more detailed video playback . ATI’s VideoShader⢠HD accelerates video processing and imaging with programmable pixel shaders for improved DVD playback and better multitasking while watching DVD video. FullStream⢠sharpens image quality by removing blocky artifacts from streaming internet video. The Radeon® X700 connects to your television using S-video and composite video outputs, and supports both High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) modes for every type of available display.
Full-featured Software
ATI’s award-winning Catalyst® suite of software optimizes the graphics processor of the Radeon® X700 while ensuring maximum stability and user control. Catalyst® automatically sets optimal settings for your system and enables safe GPU (Visual Processing Unit) overclocking, and in the unlikely event of a graphics hang, ATI’s VPU Recover automatically resets the graphics processor so you can continue without interruption or data loss. Featuring frequent updates, reliable customer service, and an interactive user feedback program, ATI’s Catalyst® software suite is backed by ATI’s technical confidence, industry-leading capability, and uncompromising commitment to creating your ultimate visual experience.
LOAD UP THE RAM
LOAD UP THE RAM
Fill the RAM slots with good fast memory and put as much as you can afford in there!
Good Luck and Happy GAMING
2007-03-12 11:18:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
overclock your graphics card. type this into google " rivatuner" or "ati tool" with these you will be able to turn your cards performance into that of a better card. if you use riva tuner then get ati tool as well as that will scan for artifacts.all will become clear
2007-03-12 11:26:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait!!!
If you have a good graphics card and a poor processor you get the "bottle neck" affect where your processor is stopping your graphics card from full potencial,
If you have a gig of ram, i wudnt be upgrading that.
2007-03-12 12:13:41 · answer #8 · answered by Vinny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
adding memory will certainly help but it is not the only factor to consider. processor speed, and graphics card will be just as important.
2007-03-12 11:17:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not nessisarily
2007-03-12 15:47:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋