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Joe · 12-01-2005, 10:03 AM

All I know is I still run a AMD Barton 2500+(clocked to 3200+ speeds) w/ a GB of ram, a 8X AGP XFX 6600GT.

And it runs every game just perfectly. The need to upgrade is more about status I think than actual performance. I mean I know there is a LOAD of performace to be gained with a dual core X2 cpu vs my XP... but for video cards... its all about how pretty you need it. I was playing NFS: Most Wanted last night and at 1280x1024 it ran smooth. Cant argue with that.

Ive seen BF2 run on a 7800GTX on a 4400+ X2 system and WOW it was pretty, and smoother than all hell... but my 6600GT was playable and still good.

There isnt the NEED to upgrade anymore, theres only the WANT. That has a serious impact on sales when the market before was based on the need for things due to software outpacing hardware. Well most hardware is beyond what the user needs from the software, so naturally hardware slows down in sales until the need is there. Or you are just depending on kiddies with their parents CC buying the newest bad ass video card..

To me if its between rent and buying a video card... the video card doesnt keep me dry and warm in WI winters

12-01-2005, 10:03 AM	#4
Joe The Pro/Life Support System Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,041	Re: The Depression... All I know is I still run a AMD Barton 2500+(clocked to 3200+ speeds) w/ a GB of ram, a 8X AGP XFX 6600GT. And it runs every game just perfectly. The need to upgrade is more about status I think than actual performance. I mean I know there is a LOAD of performace to be gained with a dual core X2 cpu vs my XP... but for video cards... its all about how pretty you need it. I was playing NFS: Most Wanted last night and at 1280x1024 it ran smooth. Cant argue with that. Ive seen BF2 run on a 7800GTX on a 4400+ X2 system and WOW it was pretty, and smoother than all hell... but my 6600GT was playable and still good. There isnt the NEED to upgrade anymore, theres only the WANT. That has a serious impact on sales when the market before was based on the need for things due to software outpacing hardware. Well most hardware is beyond what the user needs from the software, so naturally hardware slows down in sales until the need is there. Or you are just depending on kiddies with their parents CC buying the newest bad ass video card.. To me if its between rent and buying a video card... the video card doesnt keep me dry and warm in WI winters __________________ Joe - I only take this hat off for one thing... ProCooling archive curator and dusty skeleton.