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Live-Free-Or-Pie 2 Beers Is All I Need  Posts: 791 Joined: Mar 2009 |
09-11-2009, 11:25 AM
I'm running L4D and TF2 with a PNY Vertuo Geforce Nvidia 7300GT on an XP machine with 3 gigs of RAM. It's doing a pretty good job for these Valve Games, which are really all that I play. So, with L4D2 and such should I think about ditching this card and upgrading soon?Â
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zaneyard Made with Whole Gainz (tm)   Posts: 6,930 Joined: Jun 2008 |
09-11-2009, 11:40 AM
its hard to say for a game that isn't out yet.
i doubt it though (04-09-2013, 11:24 PM)Dr. Zaius link Wrote:well i'm not really understanding how it's faster internet. and like google just magically rolls outs this stuff and it's 100 times faster than my internet? why? that doesn't set off any alarms to anyone? (11-07-2012, 11:15 PM)at0m link Wrote:I MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE OVERINDULGED ON RUM AND COKES AT OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE |
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Eightball Booze Makes Me Gay   Posts: 1,557 Joined: Mar 2009 |
09-11-2009, 12:23 PM
It really depends on what resolution (and other settings) you're running those games at. If it runs your games at a level you're satisfied with, there's no real reason to upgrade. You can always upgrade after L4D2 comes out, and by then prices may drop somewhat.
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SAVAGE-0 BRB, Posting Posts: 935 Joined: Sep 2008 |
09-11-2009, 02:35 PM
(09-11-2009, 12:23 PM)Eightball link Wrote: by then prices may drop somewhat. This. It's definitely not worth buying preemptively... always work with what you have, and if you dont like it THEN buy... every few months theres something bigger and better... meaning that nice card you are looking at today will be much cheaper trust me... I'm a 2L |
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copulatingduck Following in Gordon's Footsteps  Posts: 7,518 Joined: Apr 2008 |
09-11-2009, 07:43 PM
processor is a big deal with source games, a nicer video card doesnt mean shit if your cpu sucks
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[fr31ns]Karrde The Handy Murse Posts: 2,655 Joined: May 2008 |
09-13-2009, 03:06 AM
(09-11-2009, 07:43 PM)CopulatingDuck link Wrote: processor is a big deal with source games, a nicer video card doesnt mean shit if your cpu sucks Even if they up the graphics a bit (doubtful), it's still Source. CPU>GPU in this case. If you pimp your GPU, your CPU might still be the bottleneck. <+Karrde> welp, time to learn some basic patterning skills <@Negate> 12121212121212121212 <@Negate> there is a simple pattern <+Karrde> I changed my mind. Gonna cosplay as a gay demon from hell and get negate raped instead XD <+Caffeine`work> Karrde: Gay demon? Why would you need to cosplay just go as yourself <+FlyingMongoose> Caffeine`work: Karrde would actually have to tone it down some. |
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zaneyard Made with Whole Gainz (tm) Posts: 6,930 Joined: Jun 2008 |
09-13-2009, 05:25 PM
Quote:Karrde link=topic=3594.msg113019#msg113019 date=1252829209] Even if they up the graphics a bit (doubtful), it's still Source. CPU>GPU in this case. If you pimp your GPU, your CPU might still be the bottleneck. [/quote] Pimp my GPU is on MTV now (04-09-2013, 11:24 PM)Dr. Zaius link Wrote:well i'm not really understanding how it's faster internet. and like google just magically rolls outs this stuff and it's 100 times faster than my internet? why? that doesn't set off any alarms to anyone? (11-07-2012, 11:15 PM)at0m link Wrote:I MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE OVERINDULGED ON RUM AND COKES AT OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE |
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at0m Official Con Soccer Mom  Posts: 7,800 Joined: Jun 2008 |
09-13-2009, 05:32 PM
(09-13-2009, 05:25 PM)zaneyard link Wrote: [quote author=[fr31ns]Karrde link=topic=3594.msg113019#msg113019 date=1252829209] Even if they up the graphics a bit (doubtful), it's still Source. CPU>GPU in this case. If you pimp your GPU, your CPU might still be the bottleneck. [/quote] Pimp my GPU is on MTV now [/quote]i herd u liek gpuz so we put a mudkip in ur gpu so you can gpu while u mudkip Also, if you get passable performance now, and want to upgrade for a specific game in the future, hold off and spend the money when the game comes out. You'll get more bang for your buck.  "If you want to be a Double E, bend over and grab your knees...." "Atom is Sexy!" <-- Donate your own pic to the cause! Victory needs no explanation. Defeat allows none. -Sun Tzu |
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Spore 2 guys, no cups necessary Posts: 2,587 Joined: Mar 2008 |
09-14-2009, 03:52 PM
ATI is releasing the 5000 series at the end of the month. Expect them and pricecuts for... everything else, Nvidia and ATI.
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