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Nerull · Feb 06, 2010, 10:06 PM // 22:06

I'm currently running an ATI Radeon HD 3850 (PCIe and AGP), yes I have 2 PC's.

Dell GX270 has the AGP card
Dell GX620 has the PCIe card

I play with the HD 3850agp the most and all seems to run very smoothly.

It is worth updating to an HD 4850 or HD 4870 (pcie)? Or would I just be wasting money and video card?

Thanks

Quaker · Feb 07, 2010, 06:22 PM // 18:22

No one can say if it's worth it or not, except you. But basically, if things are working well now, upgrading the card(s) won't make much of a difference. However, if you plan on getting some newer games or plan on getting a bigger monitor, you may need the extra performance.

Note that upgrading your video card might also involve getting a larger power supply - check the manufacturers recommendations.

Personally, I wouldn't spend money upgrading the AGP one anyway.

Jumping Is Uselss · Feb 07, 2010, 07:45 PM // 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quaker

Personally, I wouldn't spend money upgrading the AGP one anyway.

agreed.

Since PCIe is the standard which most modern GPU are using, upgrade your Dell GX620.

Nerull · Feb 07, 2010, 09:04 PM // 21:04

I couldn't really "upgrade" the AGP card anyway, since the HD 3850 is the best agp card you can get.

I've upgraded my GX620 with an Antec earthwatts EA500 500W.... I have some other games such as Dragon Age and they recommend an HD 3850 pcie or better... I currently have my eyes on an HD 4870... heck a 4850 or 4770 would be nice also.

N E D M · Feb 16, 2010, 11:59 PM // 23:59

i have an agp 4650
not really gaining much over the 3850 tho methinks