Buying a new graphics card - (read first post)

It’s not going to get any better at all..

The graphics will improve once you actually upgrade... but with your current setup, you're basically running drivers from 2004.

I’m thinking about picking up a new GPU just so I can finally play the new Grand Theft Auto, but I’ve still got $167 holding me back. Is this even doable? Any advice? Found this one over at Best Buy: link
Honestly, it looks a little sketch because the price is so low... is it actually legit? Or does anyone have a better suggestion?
Also stumbled upon this one for a few bucks less link
Thanks a ton

stormytiger19 said:I'm looking to pick up a new graphics card so I can play the new Grand Theft Auto, but I'm still running $167, so is this actually doable? Any suggestions? I spotted this one over at Best Buy: link
but the price seems way too low to be legit... is it safe? Does anyone have a better recommendation?
I also found this one for slightly less money: link
Thanks a lot.

List the rest of your specs. By the way, that 9400GT is absolute garbage.

Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB RAM

any decent options that would fit under $167? 😉

also, if it’s not too much trouble, does it have an output for an analog monitor? or am I gonna need some kind of digital-to-analog converter?

regarding $183 Hd4670 at IBM

stormytiger19 said:Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB RAM

Is there any decent card that would fit under $167? 😉

Also, I guess it wouldn't be a huge deal if it has an output for an analog monitor? Or are those digital-to-analog converters a thing?

If the card doesn't have an analog VGA port, you'll probably just need a DVI to VGA adapter. You mean those blue and white slots for the monitor, right?

stormytiger19 said:Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB RAM

Is there actually any decent option out there that wouldn't push me past the $167 mark? 😉

And while we are on the subject, would it be a massive headache if I need an output for an analog monitor? Are there actual converters available to bridge a digital signal to an analog one, or am I just chasing ghosts here?

What about the power supply?

You think 670? That's pushing it a bit too far for me... I don't have that kind of cash lying around. :-)

300W

fadedorca66 said:If you find that your graphics card is lacking an analog VGA port, you should expect that they'll most likely just toss in a DVI to VGA adapter to bridge the gap. Are you referring to those blue and white gaps around the monitor edges, I assume?

I find myself staring at this diagram of a DVI to VGA adapter, and frankly, it’s one of those things that should be intuitive, yet somehow remains a constant point of friction for anyone trying to bridge the gap between legacy hardware and modern digital standards. It is a curious little piece of engineering, really—this tiny, unassuming bridge designed to allow an older analog monitor to communicate with a much more contemporary digital signal, assuming you have the right converter sitting there to handle the heavy lifting of translating that digital data back into an analog format. It reminds me quite a bit of the old days when we were constantly swapping out components just to get a single peripheral to acknowledge the existence of a motherboard, though I suppose we shouldn't complain too loudly about how far we've come since the era of bulky CRT monitors. Still, there is a certain stubbornness in hardware longevity that keeps these adapters in high demand; people simply refuse to throw away perfectly functional equipment just because a connection type changed. You see it all the time in office environments where a fleet of older displays is still being utilized alongside newer workstations, necessitating these exact types of workarounds. It is efficient, in its own way, provided you don't mind the slight loss in signal fidelity that inevitably comes with converting a clean digital stream into something as messy as an analog signal. It works, but it isn't perfect, and anyone telling you otherwise is likely ignoring the technical reality of signal degradation.

😉

That blue one... I definitely need it :-) Honestly, I’d love to give the game a shot. I've played pretty much everything out there up until now, but I just don't have much energy to go hunting for something "better." If a new one pops up, let me know. Is there anything actually worth recommending? Maybe I could find a used copy somewhere, but man, that's a long shot when it's this new.

stormytiger19 said:That blue one... I could really use it :-) honestly, I’m itching to try out some new games, since I've played pretty much everything else under the sun, but I just don't have much cash to drop on something high-end right now... so if there happens to be something new out there, what would you actually recommend? Maybe I could hunt down a used one somewhere, though that seems unlikely given how fresh everything is lately...

What kind of power supply are you running??☕

$183
http://www.ibm.com/product_info.php?c...oducts_id=6135 $183

300W

stormytiger19 said:300W

What brand are we talking about?

e to pak ti nebi znal reci...

Is this one any good?
http://www.xfxforce.com/en-gb/produc.../9500GT.aspx#2

stormytiger19 said:Is this one any good?
http://www.xfxforce.com/en-gb/produc.../9500GT.aspx#2

We have already told you—go with the 4670 or the 4650.

stormytiger19 said:Is this one any good?
http://www.xfxforce.com/en-gb/produc.../9500GT.aspx#2

If you're dead set on buying from there, just make sure it actually has DDR3 memory. And honestly, I wouldn't fall for those cards claiming they have 1GB.

Maybe just grab an HD 3850 with 256MB instead
LINK:http://www.nabava.net/out.php?artikl=5042122
Think it's a solid pick since it's under $167, but you gotta check your power supply first

why it’s actually worth shelling out a few extra bucks for the 4670