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Green Booger · Dec 02, 2005, 11:43 PM // 23:43

uhh dont make fun of me please. lol. I dont know anything about computers. Anywho, anyone know how much 1 GB of Ram and a Decent video card(cant name any lol) that can play games like, Doom 3?

Dark Odeon · Dec 02, 2005, 11:52 PM // 23:52

You mean the cost?

Green Booger · Dec 02, 2005, 11:55 PM // 23:55

yea(tooshort).

EchoSex · Dec 03, 2005, 12:29 AM // 00:29

Well, it all depends on what you really want when it comes to a videocard.

A GB of ram can be bought for a very nice deal if you get one of the "package" setups. Here's a link to a great deal on Corsair RAM (Corsair and Kingston are concidered to be top of the line in terms of RAM):

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145440

As for that vid card? You got a few choices. For DOOM 3, you can run it smoothly on a 256 card. I'd recommend a Radeon 9800XT 256 with updated drives (which you can get from the website). You can jack EVERYTHING up and get smooth 60 frames (That is, everything but AA, which should be off on ALL systems anyways.) They're a bit harder to find than the newer cards, so you may be safe getting an X800 - one of ATI's newer models, linked below:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102543

In all, you should NOT pay more than $100 for a GB of ram, and you should NOT pay more than $400 for a card - you can get a top of the line card for under $400 if you hunt. And also, remember that you don't NEED a high end card to play the most demanding games, this ain't the same thing as consoles :3

Loviatar · Dec 03, 2005, 12:37 AM // 00:37

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Originally Posted by Green Booger

uhh dont make fun of me please. lol. I dont know anything about computers. Anywho, anyone know how much 1 GB of Ram and a Decent video card(cant name any lol) that can play games like, Doom 3?

i have no idea of your budget but for the budget minded the 6600GT (i have it about 125 on sale now) is still considered the best bang for the buck but the 6800 GT (less than 200 now) is dropping in price fast from pressure of the new 7800 series.

BEFORE you get anything check your manual or call the manufacturer customer service to see if your pc has AGP OR PCI EXPRESS (not pci standard) for the video as they will not exchange and your wrong purchase will be most likely wasted money.

Green Booger · Dec 03, 2005, 01:29 AM // 01:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by EchoSex

Well, it all depends on what you really want when it comes to a videocard.

A GB of ram can be bought for a very nice deal if you get one of the "package" setups. Here's a link to a great deal on Corsair RAM (Corsair and Kingston are concidered to be top of the line in terms of RAM):

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145440

As for that vid card? You got a few choices. For DOOM 3, you can run it smoothly on a 256 card. I'd recommend a Radeon 9800XT 256 with updated drives (which you can get from the website). You can jack EVERYTHING up and get smooth 60 frames (That is, everything but AA, which should be off on ALL systems anyways.) They're a bit harder to find than the newer cards, so you may be safe getting an X800 - one of ATI's newer models, linked below:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102543

In all, you should NOT pay more than $100 for a GB of ram, and you should NOT pay more than $400 for a card - you can get a top of the line card for under $400 if you hunt. And also, remember that you don't NEED a high end card to play the most demanding games, this ain't the same thing as consoles :3

the ram is nice but for a video card, i meant something lower then 200 not 279 lol.... lower then 200 for a good video card not real?

the drizzle · Dec 03, 2005, 01:33 AM // 01:33

I have a connect 3d x800gto that I unlocked 4 extra pipelines from and overclocked so it's currently pretty much the same as a x850xt pe. If you do the unlock its a great deal at under 200 bucks.

Loviatar · Dec 03, 2005, 02:23 AM // 02:23

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Originally Posted by the drizzle

I have a connect 3d x800gto that I unlocked 4 extra pipelines from and overclocked so it's currently pretty much the same as a x850xt pe. If you do the unlock its a great deal at under 200 bucks.

he doesnt know pcs so skip the unlocking (risky) and the overclocking (with the speed already there why void the warranty)

Quote:

the ram is nice but for a video card, i meant something lower then 200 not 279 lol.... lower then 200 for a good video card not real?

UNDER 200 IS EASY HERE IS 139.99

SAME ONE I GOT A WHILE AGO AND IT WORKS FINE.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814122201

AGAIN MAKE SURE TO GET THE CORRECT VERSION (AGP OR PCI-EXPRESS)

Anarkii · Dec 03, 2005, 10:57 AM // 10:57

The one above is a good card, but if I were you I'd go for a 256MB card( 6600GT is also available in the 256MB version...its around $200).
You'll be needing that additional memory very soon in the future for games like Oblivion( and in the present, for F.E.A.R ).

Old Dood · Dec 03, 2005, 12:11 PM // 12:11

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Originally Posted by Anarkii

The one above is a good card, but if I were you I'd go for a 256MB card( 6600GT is also available in the 256MB version...its around $200).
You'll be needing that additional memory very soon in the future for games like Oblivion( and in the present, for F.E.A.R ).

Good point...however, if you are going to go up to 256Mb then you might as well move up a class. I would then go with a 6800GT or a X800XL, in a 256MB card then. You are not going to get the bounce out of the 6600 card with the extra memory.

Aracos79 · Dec 03, 2005, 07:10 PM // 19:10

My new GeForce 7800 owns my soul.

EchoSex · Dec 03, 2005, 09:01 PM // 21:01

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Originally Posted by Aracos79

My new GeForce 7800 owns my soul.

I can own your soul twice :3 SLI, beotch.

Oh, and you might also wanna check out a 9600 pro. Some people out there still use 'em.

lord_shar · Dec 04, 2005, 04:32 AM // 04:32

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Originally Posted by EchoSex

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aracos79

My new GeForce 7800 owns my soul.

I can own your soul twice :3 SLI, beotch.

Actual p0wnage depends on which flavor of 7800 (GT, GTX, 256MB or 512MB).

$1500 for 7800GTX w/ 512MB x2 SLI = ouch!

entropy · Dec 04, 2005, 05:45 AM // 05:45

if I want to build a comp for around 1100-1400 dollars how much ram and how much should I pay for a vid card around. Thinking about the 7800 GT and 2 gigs of ram or is that a bit much?

Raptox · Dec 05, 2005, 03:37 PM // 15:37

My $60 GeForce FX 5200 runs GW fine, even at the highest settings.

Everyone else: BLASPHEMY!

I pwnd U · Dec 05, 2005, 03:47 PM // 15:47

hey green im prolly as lost as u in this crap. i just listen to what my bro(who is younger then me but a comp whiz) says or i figure out what i need and then look up pricing on the internet if i dont already have it on my comp. so ya all the stuff they just said i basically heard
HAHA IM FLAMING U CAUSE MY VIDEO CARD IS BETTER THEN YOURS!!!

pointless crap people we dont care bout what video card u have... just help the man and be on yur way. or duke it out in the bar room fite (good place to be) enjoy yur video cards

Damia · Dec 05, 2005, 05:18 PM // 17:18

i saw 1 gig of ram for $100 on buy.com before

Bubba Lips · Dec 05, 2005, 06:31 PM // 18:31

go to www.crucial.com i beleieve it is.

There you can find the correct RAM for your series of cpu.

1 gig of ram will run you from $80-$200.

Damia · Dec 05, 2005, 06:34 PM // 18:34

www.pricewatch.com also good deals there

Old Dood · Dec 05, 2005, 11:42 PM // 23:42

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Originally Posted by Bubba Lips

go to www.crucial.com i beleieve it is.

There you can find the correct RAM for your series of cpu.

1 gig of ram will run you from $80-$200.

I agree. I am a firm believer in Crucial's company. They back up their product and they are fairly priced. They also have a real nice site to make sure you are getting the correct ram chips for your system. Yes you can get it cheaper somewhere else...but then again you get what you pay for.