I wanna get a new graphics card but im not sure which one. I also am not sure how to install it(where to put in the case) so i need a guide for that.
Anyone know of a good one that supports the latest DX10, ie with games like crysis. I havent really got a budget, but anything under £500 would be good

8800GTS 512MB. ATI Suck.

You might find this interesting.
http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/10/09/directx_10_shootout/

But I'd recommend you to think about what you are going to use it for. If you're more of the type that like good quality, ATI is the right route, however, if you want good performance for high-end games (For instance, Crysis) then nVIDIA would be the right route.

I've used ATI for a rather long time, and I'm probably staying at this route, atleast for my use.

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Originally posted by Nitro
You might find this interesting.
http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/10/09/directx_10_shootout/

But I'd recommend you to think about what you are going to use it for. If you're more of the type that like good quality, ATI is the right route, however, if you want good performance for high-end games (For instance, Crysis) then nVIDIA would be the right route.

I've used ATI for a rather long time, and I'm probably staying at this route, atleast for my use.

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Crysis plays better on my bfg 7900 gt oc than most 8xxx series cards. I'd suggest either one of those or an 8800 series card.

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Originally posted by Dazzy
8800GTS 512MB. ATI Suck.

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Originally posted by Dazzy
8800GTS 512MB. ATI Suck.

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no1 told you how to put it in yet:

power your computer off @ the back, remove the side, look @ where your screen is plugged in then unplug everything that was plugged into the same metal strip, undo any screws or clips then @ the base there's a small plastic  clippy thing push it down then put your new one in its place..

nb: just make sure the one you get is the same interface as the one you have

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Originally posted by xen0h
where your screen is plugged in

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Crysis really ain't worth the money from what I've seen... Sure, it has state-of-the-art graphics, but the other problem: crap AI. I bet most reviews from GameSpot, IGN, and such will probably say the same thing. Pretty much an average game rather than what it was cracked up to be. I was actually disappointed to... (X-Play, G4 show, gave it a 3 out of 5, so y'all know)

Anyway, in terms of graphic cards, I'm an ATI person, so I'd be suggesting ATI cards rather than nVidia. I personally think DX10 isn't worth it since.. well.. Vista ain't even worth having in the first place. I'm pretty sure ATI will have DX10 cards soon (if not now, I haven't looked around lately), but I think one of their HD cards should do fairly well.

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Originally posted by Jimbo
I wanna get a new graphics card but im not sure which one. I also am not sure how to install it(where to put in the case) so i need a guide for that.
Anyone know of a good one that supports the latest DX10, ie with games like crysis. I havent really got a budget, but anything under £500 would be good

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Originally posted by owenw
Intel=nVidia
AMD=ATI

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Originally posted by Mike

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Originally posted by owenw
Intel=nVidia
AMD=ATI

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No, Intel makes their own (laptop) graphics cards.
AMD just owns ATI. It doesn't mean that it won't work with an Intel processor. Same goes for nVidia cards.

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The problem with that way of thinking is that I have been using an Intel/ATI combo for about 2 years on my main computer, not once have I had a problem, even after AMD bought ATI. My only issue is the fact about some driver versions don't tend to work for some reason and cause my system to go nuts (nothing but a simple reinstall to fix that).

I actually don't like AMD processors since I have heard a lot about overheating issues with them, so I stay clear away from their processors. And the way I hear it, AMD is for gaming while Intel is for all-around... I'm not sure on that part, but eh.. I go Intel any day.

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Originally posted by Jimbo
I wanna get a new graphics card but im not sure which one. I also am not sure how to install it(where to put in the case) so i need a guide for that.
Anyone know of a good one that supports the latest DX10, ie with games like crysis. I havent really got a budget, but anything under £500 would be good

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Well, what processor model do you have??

Heres the best way to work out which brand is best for your computer:
Intel=nVidia
AMD=ATI

Simple really.

DX10 wise, i do believe that nvidia has the best DX10 cards.

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Originally posted by owenw
Sure they work together.

Now that AMD owns ATI, they're even moreso optimized for AMD processors, which means, if you get a ATI, you might as well be using a AMD processor to get top performance out of your graphics card

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Originally posted by lizard.boy
Crysis plays better on my bfg 7900 gt oc than most 8xxx series cards. I'd suggest either one of those or an 8800 series card.

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Originally posted by ShawnZ

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Originally posted by Dazzy
8800GTS 512MB. ATI Suck.

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GT, not GTS.

GTSes are shit.

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Originally posted by SonicSam

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Originally posted by Dazzy
8800GTS 512MB. ATI Suck.

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Ew. 8800GT.

It's cheaper, newer, and better.

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It also cost alot more An extra 4fps for $100 AUD.. Not worth it imo.

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Originally posted by Phillip
It also cost alot more An extra 4fps for $100 AUD.. Not worth it imo.

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Originally posted by Jimbo
but anything under £500 would be good

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See this is why Australia sucks.