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« on: August 14, 2007, 12:13:02 pm » |
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Hi, My computer has built in graphics in its otherboard, but its only really been able to cope with a direct x 7 display. I have a 3Ghz P4 and 150GB ram so I thought I'd get a new graphics card. If I install a PCI-E card doe that over-ride the built in graphics or do they both work together? I got this card for £43, trade prices. What'd you think? Product Name - NVIDIA GF 7300GT 512MB PCI-E SLI RET Model Number - N73GT-EI-512I Warranty- 2 Years Chipset - NVIDIA GeForce 7300GT Interface - PCI Express x16 Video Memory - 512MB Memory Type - DDR2 Engine Clock - 400MHz Memory Interface - 128-bit RAMDACs - 400MHz Max. Resolution - 2048x1536 Connectors - VGA S-Video (HDTV) DVI-I DirectX Support - 9.0 OpenGL Support - 2.0 Memory Clock - 533MHz Special Features- NVIDIA nView multi-display technlolgy NVIDIA ForceWare Unified Driver Architecture(UDA) NVIDIA Digital Vibrance Control 3.0 technology OpenGL 2.0 optimiz-ations and support Dual 400MHz RAMDACs Single-link DVI support
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« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2007, 01:30:36 pm » |
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I would say you picked a really good one their, I want it where did you pick it up? how do you have 150gb's of ram, i didn't know that was possible, i have 512mb's and I use that for gaming!!! I cant say you can get them to work together unless running a dual monitor setup, but even then i don't think they work togther.
The idea of SLI graphice cards is so you can buy 2 which can then work together so for example you buy 2x512mb you will have 1024mb's
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« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2007, 02:13:42 pm » |
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lol sorry it was obviously 1.5 GB of ram. I had 2x 256mbs installed and then I bought a 1GB (1024MB) stick (only £33) I found a trade prices retailer for that graphics card. They have 42 of them left £28+vat (£34). You have to get £7 P+P next day delivery. And you have to pay a £2 membership fee to that trade prices part of the forum. so in total = £43. http://www.hvpc.co.uk/forums/index.phpI should get it tomorrow. I'll confirm, recipt so you know they're good.
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« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2007, 03:53:58 pm » |
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I can't say I would trust them, is the £2 a monthly thing or is it actually a 1 off ?
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« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2007, 04:24:56 pm » |
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its monthly, but obviously im not goign to give them another £2 next month, the stores not that big. its not recurring billing, just a paypal payment.
they've got quite a few user reviews on their forums. I have their address. payment was through a trusted payment processor - protex. I also have the guys ebay username.
I think it'll be fine.
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« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2007, 06:56:07 pm » |
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As far as I know It mainly overrides, and yeah that looks like a fairly good deal.
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« Reply #6 on: August 15, 2007, 08:00:48 am » |
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I just got my graphics card. It came in a sealed box, was very easy to install and works like a dream.
Oh my god are the graphis amazing! going from diect x 7 to dircet x 9 is a hell of a leap. All my old games CoD2, Battlefield 2142 etc look fantastic now! better than xbox quality I'd say.
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« Reply #7 on: August 15, 2007, 08:14:01 am » |
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I so hope you work more than you play games :p, if not i wona know how you do it .
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« Reply #8 on: August 15, 2007, 10:49:50 am » |
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well, I'm self-employed and some days are busier than others. I don't think nayone plays more than they work (and has a mortgage).
anyway I gave you the link for that card of you want one as well.
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« Reply #9 on: August 15, 2007, 02:37:04 pm » |
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Post it here, I woulnt mind a look.
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« Reply #11 on: August 16, 2007, 03:47:41 pm » |
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well, PM the guy and he'll give you the password for free, but if you buy anything you have to pay the £2 fee.
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« Reply #12 on: August 17, 2007, 02:45:22 am » |
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I can't login again :s, it says you've logged in but then returns me to the login page.
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« Reply #13 on: August 25, 2007, 10:18:14 pm » |
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150GB of RAM?? Even my office's HP server doesn't have 150GB of RAM!
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« Reply #14 on: August 26, 2007, 05:26:19 am » |
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:p 1.5gb's I don't think its even possible in one machine I've only ever seen it go upto 50gb's of RAM
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