Is this graphics card decent?

[Allnightgamer13]

Ok so I have this older outdated graphics card that doesn't even have shader 2.0.

It's a RADEON 9200 PRO Family graphics card. Yes, laugh all you want.

So I was thinking about buying this one.

XFX - NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT Graphics Card (Theres a link to it)

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....abbed-overview

Think this card would be ok for now? I don't really have a lot of money so this would probably be the most expensive I could go. I just want a card that would be good for a while for gaming.

[SnOwBunZz]

its not really meant for gaming, but its WAAAAY better then your 9200

wich mobo do you have? since i might be afraid it doesnt have a pcie slot

[Allnightgamer13]

Mobo? I have no idea what that is.

*edit* nvm lemme check. Wow im dumb. Well here are my system specs. I hope that is enough.

[SnOwBunZz]

done a bit of searching and found the mobo

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...product=455039

was a bit tricky to find since the 061 was the only thing ive could search for, google didnt yield any result at what dxdiag says at system model

in short; at the link ive found, no you cant run it unless you change your mobo

and with hp, dell etc pcs new mobo means new everything

[Allnightgamer13]

Blah. Well that sucks. I guess I'll have to try looking for a different one or something. Thinks for the help though.

So does anyone have any recommendations for graphics cards that I can use? Spending limit is probably around $100. I just want an upgrade and at least shader 2.0

I have no idea what I am looking for.

[Allnightgamer13]

I would get a 3650 agp before a 8500gt

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102762

Does that even have pixel and vertex shader 2.0+?

And could I even use it?

[silvrr]

For $100 bucks you could get a really nice Radeon ATi off http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ss%202.0%20x16

[bakaro]

Does that even have pixel and vertex shader 2.0+?

And could I even use it?

As long as you have agp, yes and it does have 4.0 pixel shader , but you might have to buy a new power supply cuz your old one should be crap by now (plus can't handle new things such as that card)

For $100 bucks you could get a really nice Radeon ATi off http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ss%202.0%20x16

He has agp/ slot from googling the a810n model of the computer

[Allnightgamer13]

As long as you have agp, yes and it does have 4.0 pixel shader , but you might have to buy a new power supply cuz your old one should be crap by now (plus can't handle new things such as that card)

How much would that run me?

I guess I'll have to see what I can find out at BestBuy or Circuit City or something.

[bakaro]

How much would that run me?

I guess I'll have to see what I can find out at BestBuy or Circuit City or something.

I would stay away from bestbuy/circuitcity if i was you, they overprice 80% of their stuff, plus they don't have good stuff for the price they charge.

If i was to give you an estimated, i'd say 130$ plus shipping, unless you got it with free shipping

[Allnightgamer13]

For just the power supply or with the card too?

Man I hate messing with techy crap like this. That is why I usually just buy a brand new comp when my stuff gets old

[bakaro]

For just the power supply or with the card too?

Man I hate messing with techy crap like this. That is why I usually just buy a brand new comp when my stuff gets old

For both, you could always save money and buy one later, but believe me it'll take you a while and you'll get bored before you have 400$

[Allnightgamer13]

For both, you could always save money and buy one later, but believe me it'll take you a while and you'll get bored before you have 400$

Alright thanks. That doesn't sound so bad. Now I gotta pitch it to my parents, who are thinking about upgrading it also (and I have more than half the money)

That or get a job.

My dad wants to custom build a comp but I don't know how well he would do it.

[bakaro]

Alright thanks. That doesn't sound so bad. Now I gotta pitch it to my parents, who are thinking about upgrading it also (and I have more than half the money)

That or get a job.

My dad wants to custom build a comp but I don't know how well he would do it.

Is easy, if he needs help just tell him to talk to me, on xfire under the same nick or link455@hotmail.com

[silvrr]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...me=AGP%204X/8X

ANyone of these should help you, just make sure you have the latest version of the ATI drivers, or the cars suck