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Originally Posted by jon_s
OK then!
Currently my computer specs are:
2.0GHz Pentium 4
256MB SDRAM
Ge-Force II MX400/ 64MB
512k broadband
Running XP Pro.
Anyway, I think that is all that is needed for this question.
I am thinking of upgrading. First is the RAM, which is simple. Secondly, I want a new graphics card. I have around £200 (just over $300 US) to spend. I play a some online games, and at the moment the Ge-Force II is not doing too well! I was looking at the ATI Radeon 9800, but it is a little pricey: £250. What do people think?? Should I wait for the next generation? Will this one come down in price any time soon? The card will be used mainly for games, and some video editing (I am trying to learn!)
Cheers for any input!
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Teh 9800 will be expensive for a while. Dont expect the price to go down any time soon.
If I was you I would go with the Albatron FX5600EQ 256MB DDR W/ DVI & TV-OUT. This is top of the line video card, and Albatron is famous for their cards. They are extremly overclokable. I know, I have one. Its not the most expensive card from Albatron, the best and the most expnsive card is the 5900, but the 5600 is right behind it. And this card costs 100pounds only. This is an extremly good card, for a very low price.
http://www.bytewizecomputers.com/products/7/21/400/4529