Author Topic: Graphics card? (Read 4054 times)

coLa · « **on:** July 22, 2007, 09:50:00 PM »

ok i am not that smart about computers as id like to be so...... i need some help picking a nice video card that will give me more than the 150-190fps i am getting now. right now i have a 7300gt geforce vid card. i went looking around for one the other day and found a couple i wanted to check out, so here is a list. 8600gt, 8600gts, 8600gt overclocked, 8600gts overclocked, and an 8800gt. now which one would give me the best fps?

KiLo · « **Reply #1 on:** July 22, 2007, 09:52:28 PM »

8800gt would probably be the best. However I am surprised that you don't get a better FPS with the card you have now.

coLa · « **Reply #2 on:** July 22, 2007, 09:54:10 PM »

yah seems weird to me also.i installed the drivers and everything. did it twice just to make sure. dunno whats up. its a new comp custom built.

KiLo · « **Reply #3 on:** July 22, 2007, 09:57:17 PM »

I have a program that might help get that FPS up. You may want to try it before you go buy a new card.

* KiLo goes to start his uploads.

Edit: LINK
^^Jig originally posted this program a few months back.

Eiii · « **Reply #4 on:** July 22, 2007, 10:01:25 PM »

Of those, the 8800 will probably be your best bet, but also probably be the most expensive.

iEATnoobs · « **Reply #5 on:** July 23, 2007, 12:28:16 AM »

8800 gts 320MB, is what i have. Will handle anything i play on it with settings all the way up. Its a little expensive, but if you have the money go for it. Ebay ftw. i get an average 200 fps on cs:s and 800-1000 on dp.

Corporal Perez · « **Reply #6 on:** July 23, 2007, 06:26:29 AM »

I have my graphics card built into my motherboard. And i was wondering if i bought another one (Graphics card) could i choose which one to run or willl it run both or will it not be compatible.

KiLo · « **Reply #7 on:** July 23, 2007, 06:33:22 AM »

Which one you plug your monitor cable in is the one that will be used. However I did have a friend that when he had both he plugged it into the on-board one and Windows would not even start.

If you are going to buy a new card buy a NVIDIA. If you buy an ATI you will come on here asking us about OpenGL. So don't buy an ATI.

Corporal Perez · « **Reply #8 on:** July 23, 2007, 06:50:40 AM »

Ok thanks

y00tz · « **Reply #9 on:** July 23, 2007, 07:23:27 AM »

Erm, have you tried using fps commands?
I have some that will instantly jump my fps a few hundred... it's worth a shot, yes?

Corporal Perez, you need to learn to not leech off of other threads. If it's a legitimate question, start a new thread.

Corporal Perez · « **Reply #10 on:** July 23, 2007, 07:36:53 AM »

Im running dp at an average of 87 fps. Is that good?

y00tz · « **Reply #11 on:** July 23, 2007, 07:42:23 AM »

Sure, it works. Some people prefer 10 times that. I wouldn't call it "good" but it's all up to you.

JiGSaW · « **Reply #12 on:** July 23, 2007, 09:06:43 AM »

John, PM me on irc, i think i got something for you negro.

coLa · « **Reply #13 on:** July 23, 2007, 05:20:52 PM »

Quote from: y00tz on July 23, 2007, 07:23:27 AM

Erm, have you tried using fps commands?
I have some that will instantly jump my fps a few hundred... it's worth a shot, yes?

Corporal Perez, you need to learn to not leech off of other threads. If it's a legitimate question, start a new thread.

ive tried some which are the ones you use?

y00tz · « **Reply #14 on:** July 23, 2007, 10:40:11 PM »

gl_swapinterval 0 is my favorite

SkateR · « **Reply #15 on:** July 24, 2007, 12:22:34 AM »

I get that much FPS and I have a fx5200 PCI video card.

Eiii · « **Reply #16 on:** July 24, 2007, 12:48:29 AM »

I keep my FPS at around 200, with cl_sleep set to 1. The difference between 200 and 800 or whatever is literally unnoticeable, and paintball doesn't kill my CPU!

Or, one of it's cores.

jonas_ed · « **Reply #17 on:** July 24, 2007, 12:49:02 AM »

Its all about future. If you want in future,install windows vista and play games with the newest directx10 you should buy the Nvidia 8800gts...its a good one. See first your Power Unit, cause this video cards need more power. Tell me the watts...

Eiii · « **Reply #18 on:** July 24, 2007, 12:54:22 AM »

Quote from: jonas_ed on July 24, 2007, 12:49:02 AM

Its all about future. If you want in future,install windows vista and play games with the newest directx10 you should buy the Nvidia 8800gts...its a good one. See first your Power Unit, cause this video cards need more power. Tell me the watts...

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A minimum 400W system power supply (with 12V current rating of 26A)

Same as my 7900.

jonas_ed · « **Reply #19 on:** July 24, 2007, 01:16:40 PM »

yes you are right, you need at least a "Minimum of 400W PSU with minimum of 26A on the +12V rail". CoLA if you power supply its not good and try to choose a good one not OEM. Try seasonic (expensive but the best), bequiet, enermax(i have one, 5stars) or a lc power(cheep and good) about 700w