ok wait....
Your problem isnt in your video card. Though those cards are Nv's worst nightmare.. Im thinking your over-all system may need an upgrade. SO more info is needed about your specs.
But let me give you sometihng to think about.
My gf3ti500,amd ThroA 1700 (1.43), 2/256 2700ddr on...
Yes im thinking the r300's will be down. As to when I couldn't tell ya..if i knew more about pci-express that is on when we're going to see mobo's and whats going to happen with the NB and SB. Then i would say when the r420 rolls around with both pciEX/agp8x then i would could believe the prices...
Nvidia>turtle>Audigy
Audigy has flaked harder than my senior prom date. There drivers for these cards come out once in a blue moon and have major compatility issues. So pick wisely... I like freeing up my pci slots for more flow in my case.
esp; in these hOt summer nights
Is a new m/b with...
Heres what ive done with these throB's Ive got up words of 2.3 but wasnt stable on prime burn'n test so i dropped back to 2.0
AMD 1700@ 2. JIUHB 0302 (166/12)air
Epox 8rda+ 1.1
2/256 Corsair xms3500 (11-2-2-2)
ATI 9700pro
Antec 380ps
Sony 24/12/48
LIan case
Sony e540/b 21.
THe...
agreed.
LAIn > *
Yea it really doesn't take that much time to seat everything and connect the cables. PLus dont you want to feel good about something you put so much money into*. THe time is taken up by the OS. But get good and its kinda fun todo on a sunday morning
*= or moms money
By a router and network the 2 together. Then you have 2 machines. One for games and w/e and one for storage and files.
This reminds me, I gota clean out my Z:
Yep that's the game bud. I'd maybe get know your system that you have now. Do some format c: and learn how to install all the os sp?/chipset/bios drivers. Learn which ide's go where and so on. Then after you do that about 5-6 times you might have formating down.( under 5-6hours)
Would type...
Here's a link from last year. It might give you a better feel for what you have.
I know x-bitslabs has better articles give it a search. I would though Im tired
If you have 2300 to throw down. I'd wait to be perfectly honest. The amd64's codename "Diego" Are dew out sooner than you think. Wait till we see winxp64 and/or "longhorn" for your new OS. Then build you system around that. If your the type that can't wait adn have the (I need to buy something...
Yes antec and vantec are really nice PSU and give you good quailty for your buck. Most of the supplys are very similar from what I've read. I would suggest getting something around 400+ range. 350's are pretty standard and are fairly priced. But i did see an Vantec for around $60. PLus the...
www.pricewatch.com
Search for 9500 and theres about 13-15 dealers that reange from 120-169 w/o shipping.
Check out these..
http://www.newegg.com
http://www.excaliberpc.com
http://www.googlegear.com
should be fine, through i did see a 9500 for $119. on pricewatch.
May want to do alittle searching when ur ready to upgrade. By sept. Im sure theres going tobe r9700's alot cheaper by then.
edit:
Heres my specs:
AMD 1700@ 2. JIUHB 0302 (166/12)air
Epox 8rda+ 1.1
2/256 Corsair xms3500...