What Graphics Card?

[zemon]

Hi

I want to upgrade my graphics card as my computer does not meet the minimum requirements to play the new call of duty 4 game. I want to know whether this graphics card will be compatible with my computer.
INNO3D GeForce 7600GS 256MB DDR2 PCI-E, TV Out, DVI - I-7600GS-G4F3 - www.microdirect.co.uk

[Rojo]

You didn't give the spec for your computer but it shouldn't really matter as long as you have a free PCI Express x16 slot on your motherboard.

[zemon]

Processor

Type: Intel Pentium D 820 / 2.8 GHz
Multi-Core Technology: Dual-Core
64-bit Computing: Yes
Installed Qty: 1
Max Supported Qty: 1
Processor Main Features: Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology, Intel Execute Disable Bit

Graphics controller

Type: PCI Express x16 - plug-in card
Graphics Processor / Vendor: NVIDIA GeForce 6200SE TurboCache supporting 256MB
Video Memory: DDR SDRAM
Installed Size: 64 MB
Max Allocated RAM Size: 256 MB


My budget is £100

[Bandit1.3]

Hi on your spec you missed out on your installed memory a lot of these games use a lot of memory to run smoothly you may also have to upgrade your installed memory too plus your card .

[zemon]

Ram

Installed Size: 512 MB / 4 GB (max)
Technology: DDR II SDRAM
Form Factor: DIMM 240-pin


My current memory does meet the minimum requirements for the game but I am upgrading that aswell to 4g crucial.
Just not sure what graphics card to get as there are so many.

[fabkat]

My current memory does meet the minimum requirements for the game but I am upgrading that aswell to 4g crucial.

What OS do you have installed....Vista or XP?.....THe max that can be used by a 32 bit Windows is 3.3 GB even if you have 4 GB installed so if you have XP 32bit save your cash and dont upgrade to 4 gb...2gb for xp is more than enough and put the rest towards the graphics card....

At that budget....I'd say the ATI X1950 Pro 512MB would be your best bet at around £87 or maybe a ATI HD 3850 Pro 256MB at £106...Make sure your psu is up to running these cards before purchase + u have a spare pci express slot. The best bang for buck performance card at the moment would be a 8800GT - £150-£170 and its GTX performance........cracking cards....

[zemon]

My os is xp 32-bit. I bought the 8600 GT yesterday for £75 I didnt want anything that fancy just wanted to be able to play few games.
Thanks for the advice I will just go for the 3g memory upgrade.

[phillipg10]

8800GT best bang for the buck and will play all the latest games that are out now will only crumble on crysis (which all setups do as of now)

[piper]

8600 GT is a great card that can do the job.
you need to be thinking about a card which will except direct x 10

[GaryM]

make sure your PSU (power supply) Can run the card your going to get. Its not about the watts you need to work out the amps on the 12v rail. Thier is normaly a sticker on your psu that tells you this.