Graphics card

[Ekhaatvensters]

Check the last numbers The 4 "830" is weaker than the 3"850" The 4 is just a new technology. Same with the 9 "600" will be on par with a 8"600"

Where are you getting this from? It's never been part of AMD's numbering strategy afaik.

The 4830 is more powerful than the 3850, as is the 9600GT compared to the 8600GT.

 

[Ghost02]

I want to buy a 3850 (agp).

 

[OneEyedWelshman]

Check the last numbers The 4 "830" is weaker than the 3"850" The 4 is just a new technology. Same with the 9 "600" will be on par with a 8"600"

Have you actually even done any research on the 4830? Because if you did you would know that it performs the same as a 8800GT. Please do a little reading up before making such a poor assumption.

 

[remybfg10k]

Download SIW and install. The 'Motherboard' tab should reveal more information on your mobo model and manufacturer, which should help you find out which slots it has.

Alternatively, you could look use Wikipedia to help identify the slots on your motherboard.

You sure like SIW

 

[Nameite]

I want to buy a 3850 (agp).

I got one

 

[CrzWaco]

Sorry my mistake.

 

[Chevron]

I want to buy a 3850 (agp).

Well you'll have to look far and wide to find one. Even if you do, your system probably won't be able to keep up with it anyway.

Just get a 3650 to tie you over till you can afford a whole new system.

Sapphire ATi Radeon HD3650 - 512MB - AGP Price: R 1,004

 

[dudewotevr]

Where are you getting this from? It's never been part of AMD's numbering strategy afaik.

The 4830 is more powerful than the 3850, as is the 9600GT compared to the 8600GT.

+1

 

[cerebus]

4830 will outperform a 9800 never mind a 3850.

 

[SlyFly]

Can I recommend HD4850 or HD4830 or HD4670 maybe... Personally I think its better buys?

 

[cerebus]

if you can show me where to buy the 4830 in SA I'll thank you very much. He's obviously going on a budget, so 9600 is a good buy for the money.

 

[Drunkard #1]

Off topic: I got my new monitor yesterday, and it seems a bit fuzzy. Does an analog VGA connection work well at 1920x1200 or am I being thick. Will a DVI connection improve the image. Intel mentions a AGP Digital Display (ADD) card. Has anyone seen one locally, or should I just get a cheap AGP graphics card (I don't play "those" games, or do anything graphics heavy). Suggestions.

 

[Chevron]

Dvi will most definitely improve your image. But i'm also worried about such a high resolution with on board gfx. Try dvi if it doesn't help get a gfx card.

 

[Nameite]

if you can show me where to buy the 4830 in SA I'll thank you very much. He's obviously going on a budget, so 9600 is a good buy for the money.

http://www.landmarkpc.co.za/store/digital-4830-512mb-radeon-4830-p-2415.html

There u go, a bit expensive but it'll come down

 

[///MoH]

^^^ Thats pricey

Prophecy have the Force3D 4850 for 2.1k

 

[Nameite]

yes i remember etai had a special for the 4850 for 1.8k

But that was then...hope the rand gets stronger soon

 

[cerebus]

oh thx I didn't know it had hit shore yet. the prices are still pretty inflated tho.

 

[scotty777]

Off topic: I got my new monitor yesterday, and it seems a bit fuzzy. Does an analog VGA connection work well at 1920x1200 or am I being thick. Will a DVI connection improve the image. Intel mentions a AGP Digital Display (ADD) card. Has anyone seen one locally, or should I just get a cheap AGP graphics card (I don't play "those" games, or do anything graphics heavy). Suggestions.

HA HA HA HA! it's you buy an Intel AGP Digital Display you can say your pc has A.D.D. lol

 

[Ghost02]

My pc has A.D.D