So I'm going to build a new computer.

[Stocking]

Yeah, just like spamming cartoon images in general.
But no ponies allowed. 

I see how it is.

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[sandiego]

good for you

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[MagicAhrim]

Your all stupid.

there is almost no difference between 512MB and 1gb video cards.

I have a 512mb video card and i can run TF2/P2/P/HL2/Crysis on max settings at 60 fps (capped at 60 because source)

This is because you're the one lacking intelligence because my older computer could run Crysis at high with 60fps guess what that was a low resolution more memory is required for higher resolution because there is a more complex image to out put. Because you're really a poor child you have a less than par monitor that can't reach a higher resolution than 1024x720. Wow that is so very impressive you have a 512mb card while my possibly more expensive card that has 1gb of DDR5. Well I'm quite satisfied with running those easy to run games like TF2 at 1920x1080 with all high settings obviously and I've capped my frame rate at 120fps while the lowest I've seen it get was 83fps. Now using such a high resolution are you telling me this won't make a difference? If you only have a 512mb card you've never tried a 1gb card so next time try it before you judge.

[oleg662]

Could we please stay on topic?

[Mr.Interceptor]

good for you

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ha

[Ethan]

Everybody, stop judging video cards on their VRAM. Core and core clock speeds are much more important.

We need a budget, and your current system specifications. Also, 2004? You'll need a new motherboard as that would be too old to handle any new technologies. This would pretty much be a complete new build.

[Nickelob Ultra]

VRAM also helps a lot in a few cases.  Some games will cap you based on how much dedicated VRAM you actually have (i.e. GTA4).  Generally 768MB is good enough, and when you're in that range you're generally in the high-end area.

[Coulmbai]

Gerforce GTX 460.
It's like 150 or so dollars.

[Ethan]

Gerforce GTX 460.
It's like 150 or so dollars.

If he gets a 460 with his current computer (2004, max it will be is a single core 2GHz Athlon) he will experience SEVERE bottlenecking.

VRAM also helps a lot in a few cases.  Some games will cap you based on how much dedicated VRAM you actually have (i.e. GTA4).  Generally 768MB is good enough, and when you're in that range you're generally in the high-end area.

And it helps at higher resolutions. For future proofing, I wouldn't go under 1GB.

[Nickelob Ultra]

True.

OP, we need to know your budget.

Also, are you going to keep your monitor, keyboard, speakers/headset and mouse?

[Ethan]

My point about the VRAM was this. With an old 4650 I have lying around, I got 20fps MAX on bfbc2 lowest settings. It had 1GB VRAM. After chucking a 5850 in the same computer, I get 50fps MINIMUM on bfbc2 MAX settings. It also had 1GB VRAM. Same processor and everything else.

[Nickelob Ultra]

In that case it was just the video chip.

[Oasis]

My computer is pure awesomeness.

Build something like that. :D



No but seriously, go to Fry's Electronics or BestBuy, just to get a feel of what you can get and for an average price setting.

[Ethan]

In that case it was just the video chip.

The core? yeah.
I was demonstrating the amazing differences you can get with the same VRAM that everybody seems oblivious to.

My computer is pure awesomeness.

Build something like that. :D



No but seriously, go to Fry's Electronics or BestBuy, just to get a feel of what you can get and for an average price setting.

Don't buy a prebuilt. They cost way too much and generally have a good CPU but with a stuff motherboard, and GPU.

[Oasis]

The core? yeah.
I was demonstrating the amazing differences you can get with the same VRAM that everybody seems oblivious to.
Don't buy a prebuilt. They cost way too much and generally have a good CPU but with a stuff motherboard, and GPU.

I never told him to buy a prebuilt...