Should I get this

[MasterAdnin]

Should I, or should I not get this:
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/eVGA-...oductDetail.do

Thanks,
Adnan

[PyrrhusIV]

Well, the 5200 Series of cards were not stellar by any means by Nvidia. I will admit though, lately i've upgraded computers for some friends and the convienent PCI graphic cards are coming in handy. The only problem is PCI cards dont offer the performance of AGP 4x/8x or PCI-Express.

What are your computer's spec's, that would be helpful.

[Lee1026]

No. If the only thing that your computer have is normal PCI, then it is so outdated it is time to get a new one. Hell, my computer from 99 had a AGP slot.

[PyrrhusIV]

Well, if he needs a quick fix, the PCI is fine. Besides, some PCI cards offer very good quality. Dell Dimension 2350's dont have AGP, and they are younger than 99. I prefer the XFX version of that card, but it is more expensive.

[DarkKnight]

I had that card before I got a new comp with a 7800GT. The 5200 could run most games, but the graphics settings need to be on low and it can get a bit glitchy in some games. If you need to keep a budget that low, it might be good for you, but it is probably worth it to spend a bit more $$ for a better card.

[MasterAdnin]

I do have a PCI express. I could search for that, but what is so bad about PCI?

Adnan

[PyrrhusIV]

PCI isnt as fast as PCI express and as a result cant offer the sheer power or performance of PCI-Express or AGP. PCI is for the very tight budget Gamer or the normal home computer. PCI-Express and AGP are for gamers, and true gamers.

[Richard the Lionheart]

Should I, or should I not get this:
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/eVGA-...oductDetail.do

Thanks,
Adnan

Short answer: No. :wink:

[Lee1026]

PCI cards also tend to be more expensive then their PCI E counterparts. Tell us your budget, and we will think something up for you.

P.S. what do you have now.

[MasterAdnin]

PCI cards also tend to be more expensive then their PCI E counterparts. Tell us your budget, and we will think something up for you.

P.S. what do you have now.

Ok, let me check my wallet, $113, and I can get some cash from my parents, and I'm planning to get a job.

My current computer specs are as follows:
Pentium 4
2.95 GHz
1 GB RAM
80 GB (out of 160)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver

Also, I can play RTW with most setting high, huge unit sized, with minimal lag. The most amount of people I can have on the battle field though, is around 7500.

Adnan

[Lee1026]

How new is your computer, in years please.

For 113, I would get the Geforce 6600gt
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16814139170R

[MasterAdnin]

I got my computer last year.

Adnan

[Lee1026]

Well, then getting that PCI card should worsen things, not improve things

[Incinerate_IV]

For that much you can get a X800GT with 256MB of DDR3 memory. Its faster and got more memory than the 6600GT.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16814131420R

If you got a tinly bit more the X800GTO is your best choice. Again with 256 mb of DDR3 memory.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16814125213R

I would get the X800GTO, with 12 pipes it can play all the games on highest.

[Lee1026]

I second him in his choice.

[Aristocrat]

I third, it's definitely what you want, and for gaming PCI cards just don't cut it at the top anymore (if ever).