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Author:  John26 [ 04 Aug 2010, 07:38 ]
Post subject:  Video card replacement

Hey guys, lifes been busy and I have been out of the technology loop for quite some time. My 8800 GTS 640MB video card is dying. I'm getting lines and such on my screen and drivers keep uninstalling for some reason(still happened after a fresh OS install). I have come to the conclusion that it has to be my video card that is dying. I still use my PC a lot for gaming for stuff like WoW and Aion. The 8800 GTS did not play these games well on full settings so I am looking for a video card that is a decent improvement over the 8800 GTS and quite stronger and somewhere in the $75-175 range. Any help is appreciated. My pc is about 3 years old so I'll link my motherboard/CPU I use.

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115003
Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128012
Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130071
Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817159058
Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231065

Thanks , I'll take any advice your willing to give :) I know I need a new rig but wanna hold out for at least 6 more months.

Author:  Yui [ 04 Aug 2010, 17:58 ]
Post subject:  Re: Video card replacement

gtx 460

Author:  John26 [ 04 Aug 2010, 22:56 ]
Post subject:  Re: Video card replacement

Thanks, I'll look right into this. Since my system is somewhat old, will I be able to handle this video card just fine? If so I will definitely jump on this GTX 460.

Also, if I were to purchase this, there are so many different 460 GTX. Is this a good one to buy?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125333

Great reviews but I'd like someones opinion on WSGF forums, thanks.

Author:  Yui [ 05 Aug 2010, 13:10 ]
Post subject:  Re: Video card replacement

What moitor size are you using btw? Resolution?

Author:  John26 [ 05 Aug 2010, 13:57 ]
Post subject:  Re: Video card replacement

I use a 22 inch with 1680x1050 resolution.

Author:  Slinky [ 05 Aug 2010, 15:13 ]
Post subject:  Re: Video card replacement

You play on gamezaion by any chance?

Author:  John26 [ 10 Aug 2010, 05:08 ]
Post subject:  Re: Video card replacement

No I do not play on Gamezaion.

Just installed this video card, very noticeable improvement. Now all I need to do is start upgrading the rest of my set up starting with a monitor as my next mission :)

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