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MetalSluggX

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OK, so my custom rig did a total meltdown but I got this free Dimension 4700 running a P4@2.8, with 1.5g DDR2 and I believe a PCIE mobo. Anyways I've also been running a massively non-powerful X300. I was about to buy a X1950(XXX) or a like a 7950(XXX), but with these 8800GTS coming down to like 220~+, I may might want to choose that option, but only if my computer can even utilize it an an efficient enough scale, considering how much faster the 8XXX is then the 7XXX (and 1950's.) I also run 1280x1024 on my LCD monitor.

Thank you!
 
It would be a fine choice for that res and even that cpu....it makes NO sense at all buying a non DX10 card at this point....not when you can get a 320mb 8800GTS for so cheap....


sure, it will be a bit cpu limited, but you can crank up the eye candy and get basically "free" high quality visuals on newer games. Go For It.:cool:
 
Ok thank you for your input. Does anyone have any more specific information on how much of this card I would be able to utilize? It's just that I'm on a very low budget.
Thank you!
 
the 320mb verison is nice card but the 640mb is like a diffrence experience
 
Since noone has asked yet what kind of PSU does that Dell have? My old 8400 Dell had a POS PSU that wasn't worth a crap..so you might want to check on that before you go buying an 8800..
 
Wouldn't the 640 be a total waste considering my specs and my max resolution?
I also fully intend to upgrade my PSU with my video card.
 
it would be somewhat wasteful @ that res. save the extra cash saved towards a new psu. Game you dont want to play = Supreme Commander with that cpu ;)
 
I had a Dell Demension too. When I updated my vid card from 6200oc to an x1600, I needed a new PSU, so I ordered them at the same time. When I tried the install, come to find out my Dell Mobo wasn't compatible with a PSU higher that 250w, so had to change that too. Be very careful upgrading a Dell. They use POS parts. I ended up pretty much building a whole new rig after that. :rolleyes:
 
Honestly what difference will it make going from a 320mb to a 640mb. I run windows at 1280x1024 and plan on playing all the top games. Also included are E6600 OCed, P5B deluxe and 2gigs of corsair 800mhz
 
i guess you would be fine
but if you ever get a bigger monitor you will be screwed
even with a 20inch monitor i think i would recommend a 640mb verison
 
Well shit, I'm gonna find out if I can return this one, it's opened but unused :\
 
Teh_ZioN said:
I had a Dell Demension too. When I updated my vid card from 6200oc to an x1600, I needed a new PSU, so I ordered them at the same time.
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I was just going to mention the stock PSU (not the FUD parts, the other stuff). The 250W PSU in the 4700 would have a 340W rating if it were sold in retail and is usually good enough for mid-range video cards. A higher end card probably needs a new PSU.

There is nothing magical about the PSU in the 4700. If you replace it with another ATX 12v PSU it will work fine (the stock Dell PSU doesn't include a -5V wire since nothing on the board uses -5V and PCI/PCI-E doesn't use it either... it's a legacy ISA voltage). There is no cut out in the back of the case for a power switch so it's easiest to buy a model that doesn't include a manual on/off switch.

I've owned 4600/4700 models and the stuff I didn't like about them weren't the components (they worked fine), it was the cramped little case. It's very stuffy inside and has pathetic air circulation, just like the similar 23xx/2400/3000 case. Normally running a hot card inside it probably isn't a good idea, but at least the 8800GTS has an out of case exhaust.
 
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