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graphics card again

Discussion in 'Graphics Cards' started by dalex, 14 May 2006.

    14 May 2006 at 16:12
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  1. dalex

    Hitman

    Joined: 14 Jan 2005

    Posts: 810

    Location: gatesheed(gods country)

    how come the graphics for a pc is one of the most confusing things to get your head around
    i want a new graphics card ,so i updated to asrock dual to keep my 9700 pro for a little longer ,now i need to upgrade but it gets more confusing everytime i look around for one
    in short i need some recommends
    budget £150 - 200 max agp or pcie
    currently 8 pixel pipes and i would like to double that to 16 pixel pipes
    or do i wait for dx10 ??
    signed
    dizzy dave
    :D :D :D :D
     
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    2. 14 May 2006 at 16:32
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  2. easyrider

    Caporegime

    Joined: 24 Dec 2005

    Posts: 39,772

    Location: Autonomy

    ati X1800 @ £170
    7900 GT AT £190

    BOTH ON PCI-E
     
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    3. 14 May 2006 at 16:40
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  3. LoadsaMoney

    Caporegime

    Joined: 8 Jul 2003

    Posts: 29,706

    Location: In a house

    Yup, but get the x1800 at £170, faster than the GT and cheaper. :)
     
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    4. 14 May 2006 at 16:48
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  4. Mikey1280

    Wise Guy

    Joined: 1 Jan 2006

    Posts: 1,526

    Location: South East London

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    5. 14 May 2006 at 17:23
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  5. Conman

    Gangster

    Joined: 23 Apr 2006

    Posts: 152

    Btw x1800 is not 170 anymore the price just went up to 176... sorry
     
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    6. 14 May 2006 at 17:28
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  6. LoadsaMoney

    Caporegime

    Joined: 8 Jul 2003

    Posts: 29,706

    Location: In a house

    Oh yeah its gone up a fiver. :p
     
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