15 Reply by Suriander (edited by Suriander 2008-03-23 12:29:58)

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Re: Low FPS in space, ground unaffected.

Speaking of graphics cards, what would you suggest for someone wanting to replace a 7300 GS while on a $100 budget?  I'm browsing through NewEgg but it's all French to me, and my Software Engineer brother isn't bothering to help me.

(Edit) And would getting a new graphics card be virtually pointless without replacing my AMD Athlon 64 processor, or does it not matter?

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Re: Low FPS in space, ground unaffected.

For $50 more you could get a great card.

As far as your CPU holding you back...I know nothing about AMD CPUs so I can't help you there.

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17 Reply by Suriander (edited by Suriander 2008-03-23 13:46:48)

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Re: Low FPS in space, ground unaffected.

You mean this?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814150275

Or this after rebate?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814130082

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Re: Low FPS in space, ground unaffected.

8800GS or 9600GT would be good...I'm tryin to remember which is better.

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19 Reply by solodude23 (edited by solodude23 2008-03-23 14:33:55)

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Re: Low FPS in space, ground unaffected.

*sigh*

I strongly recommend this.

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Re: Low FPS in space, ground unaffected.

Most battlefield games are graphic intensive not cpu. Leave your 64 chip alone at present and pick yourself up the best graphics card you can afford. I take it your motherboard is pci express? look into the new 9600gt or even the 8800gt 256mb if moneys tight .

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Re: Low FPS in space, ground unaffected.

I think I'm going to take this card back as it only slightly improves my performance and was $230 plus a $50 power supply. Oh well..