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mokkapoop

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I am in the need of an upgrade of my video card. I want to be able to play BF2 with decent to great graphics. Right now I have the following specs:

Dell Optiplex GX260
P4 2.4ghz 512kb 533mhz fsb
1gb PC2700 RAM
500GB HD
FX 5200 128MB with vga (yes I know, this thing sucks)
19" LCD - Brand new 8MS with DVI and VGA

Now, the AGP slot is a max 4x slot, so the card will need to have 8x/4x.

What do you guys suggest I get?
 
mokkapoop said:
I am in the need of an upgrade of my video card. I want to be able to play BF2 with decent to great graphics. Right now I have the following specs:

Dell Optiplex GX260
P4 2.4ghz 512kb 533mhz fsb
1gb PC2700 RAM
500GB HD
FX 5200 128MB with vga (yes I know, this thing sucks)
19" LCD - Brand new 8MS with DVI and VGA

Now, the AGP slot is a max 4x slot, so the card will need to have 8x/4x.

What do you guys suggest I get?
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AGP right now = X1950 Pro.
7800 GS is also a possibility, but if you don't want to spend more than $200, you should look at a 7600 GT. Excellent performer for about $170.
Any of these cards, will allow to play BF2 with medium-high settings (especially the X1950 Pro)
 
mokkapoop said:
Would something like an x1300 512mb work?
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It would work, but that won't allow you to play with decent to great graphics. If price is a problem, definitely look at a 7600 GT. It's the best bang for your buck, below the $200 mark.
 
2.4? 1GB? It will still page when you play, but I used a 9800XT and it was excellent for BF2.

I've seen 9800Pro/XTs as low as $60 in the FS/FT forums.

The 7600GT is moderately faster (15-20%) but I haven't had a 'new' video card since the 9600XT. the 9800XT is a good bit faster than a X1300Pro.
 
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