worth upgrading? my specs inside

[RudeandRude]

Here is my exact PC:   http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6883113044

I'm running a 2.2 Quad Core with 3 gig of ram and an Radeon ATI HD2400XT Video card, which I believe is 256MB.

Would it be worth upgrading to the 512MB NVidia 8500GT?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814130285

Thanks

[Mermaid Man]

ATI 2400 and Nvidia 8500 are both lousy cards, although the 8500 is slightly better. Still rubbish though, if FS-X is concerned. Nice rig.

Look into a 8800GT 512MB (not 320MB version)

[RudeandRude]

the 8800 is like 250 bucks, right?  I dont have that kind of dough right now.  I'm guessing you'll say anything less than that is not worth it though.  

I'll definitely see a significant difference if I upgrade to that card?

No offense but I'm partial to Barnacle Boy

[Mermaid Man]

If you're gaming then either get the 8800GT 512MB or the ATI 3850. Anything else is just rubbish (current new cards) you could get the 8800GT 256MB if you're not running at a higher resolution - 1680x1080 and above will require 512MB of video RAM.

The 2400 and ATI 8500 are just suitable for HTPC's. I hope you're not gaming with your rig, you've got a fast CPU but a slow graphics card. It's like buying a Ferrari but staying in first gear.

You will notice the difference. Well not if you're playing Return to Zork. If you're on a budget you could look for a used older generation card. My ATI X1900XTX slaughters the 2400, and you can pickup a 1900xt for about

[Mazza]

[quote]If you're gaming then either get the 8800GT 512MB or the ATI 3850. Anything else is just rubbish (current new cards) you could get the 8800GT 256MB if you're not running at a higher resolution - anything over 1680x1080 will require 512MB of video RAM.

The 2400 and ATI 8500 are just suitable for HTPC's. I hope you're not gaming with your rig, you've got a fast CPU but a slow graphics card. It's like buying a Ferrari but staying in first gear.

You will notice the difference. Well not if you're playing Return to Zork. If you're on a budget you could look for a used older generation card. My ATI X1900XTX slaughters the 2400, and you can pickup a 1900xt for about

[RudeandRude]

If you're gaming then either get the 8800GT 512MB or the ATI 3850. Anything else is just rubbish (current new cards) you could get the 8800GT 256MB if you're not running at a higher resolution - 1680x1080 and above will require 512MB of video RAM.

My monitor only goes to 1680x1080 so thats as high res as I'm gonna go.

[RudeandRude]

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-DELL-NVIDIA-512 ... dZViewItem

Is this any good?

[RudeandRude]

I purchased the Nvidia 8800 GT 512MB card (http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDe ... e=10007156), GEX and UTX tonight.  I think I'm ready to rock.  Gonna be a few days before the graphics card gets here, but I'm looking forward to seeing what this puppy can do.

[Slotback]

I got one a few days ago, and rest assured, it's fantastic!

[Mermaid Man]

[quote]I purchased the Nvidia 8800 GT 512MB card (http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDe ... e=10007156), GEX and UTX tonight.

[Wii]

[quote]http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-DELL-NVIDIA-512MB-GEFORCE-8800GT-VIDEO-CARD_W0QQitemZ130197119505QQihZ003QQcategoryZ40161QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Is this any good?

[RudeandRude]

Good thing I bought the new vid card because I downloaded GEX and UTX last night and didn't notice any kind of difference with my 256mb card.  Nothing at all.  It looked like the same exact game.

[Mermaid Man]

[quote]Good thing I bought the new vid card because I downloaded GEX and UTX last night and didn't notice any kind of difference with my 256mb card.

[RudeandRude]

No i dont have the new vid card yet.

[RudeandRude]

I just installed the new 8800 and when I turned the computer on I just heard a long steady beep.