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saint_hades · 05-31-2007, 08:11 AM

Hi,
I'm planning Christmas already (I know I'm really cool)
I have 2 things in mind. the Ageia PhysX graphics card (Or processor I'm not sure). from ebuyer.
Or
Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 (2.67ghz). My processor is AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3800+ at - 2.35 GHz.
Or
A new graphics card. I don't want to spend over £200 because I don't have the money. My graphics card is nVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE- 256 MB

Which of the 3 would you recommend.
Thanks

Martin5349 · 05-31-2007, 08:47 AM

Ageia - that's only for games - it improves physics, but adds details and make the game slower.

C2D - you'll have to change processor (C2D), motherboard and RAM (unless you have DDR2) - 200 pounds is not much for that

Graphic card - 6150 is onboard, am I right ? If yes I would choose some better. If not, you should specify what will you use the computer for. In 3D it only helps you move in the viewport.

If you have AM2 platform, I would buy some dual-core (Athlon X2) and maybe a better graphic card.

Martin

saint_hades · 05-31-2007, 09:40 AM

Yea I have 3ds max 6, and I like playing games (not often though)
So If I have a AMD Processor, can I not change to Intel.
I have 1G of RAM if it helps.

Martin5349 · 05-31-2007, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saint_hades

Yea I have 3ds max 6, and I like playing games (not often though)
So If I have a AMD Processor, can I not change to Intel.
I have 1G of RAM if it helps.

If you would like to "migrate" to intel, you'll have to change all main parts of the computer (exept disc, case, screen, mouse ...).

In your case, upgrading graphic card would be the best (on boards are real shits)

Martin

saint_hades · 06-01-2007, 04:21 AM

I'll do that then. (upgrade my graphics card)
Thanks for the help.
Just need to find the graphics card for me

Martin5349 · 06-01-2007, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saint_hades

I'll do that then. (upgrade my graphics card)
Thanks for the help.
Just need to find the graphics card for me

First thing you should do is to check whether you have agp or pci-x slot on the motherboard. But I think you have plenty of time

Martin

saint_hades · 06-01-2007, 05:22 PM

I have a PCI-E slot, and I've found a deal I think no one would refuse
EVGA GeForce 7950 GT KO 512MB HDTV/Dual DVI - BOXED
£1.

05-31-2007, 08:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
saint_hades Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK England Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	ageia Or Intel Core 2 Duo Or Graphics card Hi, I'm planning Christmas already (I know I'm really cool) I have 2 things in mind. the Ageia PhysX graphics card (Or processor I'm not sure). from ebuyer. Or Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 (2.67ghz). My processor is AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3800+ at - 2.35 GHz. Or A new graphics card. I don't want to spend over £200 because I don't have the money. My graphics card is nVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE- 256 MB Which of the 3 would you recommend. Thanks

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05-31-2007, 08:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Martin5349 3DS Max Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Czech Republic Age: 18 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	Ageia - that's only for games - it improves physics, but adds details and make the game slower. C2D - you'll have to change processor (C2D), motherboard and RAM (unless you have DDR2) - 200 pounds is not much for that Graphic card - 6150 is onboard, am I right ? If yes I would choose some better. If not, you should specify what will you use the computer for. In 3D it only helps you move in the viewport. If you have AM2 platform, I would buy some dual-core (Athlon X2) and maybe a better graphic card. Martin

05-31-2007, 09:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
saint_hades Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK England Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	Yea I have 3ds max 6, and I like playing games (not often though) So If I have a AMD Processor, can I not change to Intel. I have 1G of RAM if it helps.

06-01-2007, 04:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
saint_hades Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK England Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	I'll do that then. (upgrade my graphics card) Thanks for the help. Just need to find the graphics card for me

06-01-2007, 05:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
saint_hades Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK England Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	I have a PCI-E slot, and I've found a deal I think no one would refuse EVGA GeForce 7950 GT KO 512MB HDTV/Dual DVI - BOXED £1.

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