For playing newer games such as Bioshock, Lost Planet, etc.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130290
This is am upgrade from the NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS.
2007-10-01 18:10:26 · 4 answers · asked by MuRcIElaGo 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
You won't notice a difference with HD video, but it will make a difference with gaming. The 8600 is a nice step above the 8400 and 8500.
If the 8400 you have came with your computer, keep it incase you ever need warranty service.
2007-10-01 18:15:18 · answer #1 · answered by been there done that got shirt 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, with the 8400, those games will hardly work.
With the 8600, they'll work okay.
But for a some more money you can get an 8800, its much more powerful.
2007-10-01 18:25:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
YUP, that is a significant upgrade. But do consider also the factory overclocked 8600GT that runs at 600mhz core clock and 1600mhz core clock like the ones here.
http://www.vr-zone.com/?i=4925
2007-10-02 00:59:14 · answer #3 · answered by Karz 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, in fact, it is a good idea to upgrade to a new graphics card for those games because the older ones don't support it.
2007-10-01 18:13:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋