stream processor/ xxx bit memory interface??????

Discussion in 'Graphics Cards & Displays' started by nearownkira, May 3, 2008.

  1. nearownkira

    nearownkira Newbie

    Actually i wanted to play game in window xp,I know i cant use the directx 10 feature. So when i buy a graphic card, what feature should I look for first?
     
  2. generalRage1982hrv

    generalRage1982hrv ARP Reviewer

    new cards support dx9, dx10 , dx10.1 so it is same thing if you chose high or mid end card you can only use dx9 with xp
    when you look on card make sure that card haves :
    1.active cooling
    2.atleast 256DDR3-4

    here is some cards you can take a look on them

    nvidia 8800GT 512Mb ddr3 high end card (256bit)
    nvidia 8600GT mid (256bit)
    nvidia 9600GT mid (256bit)
    AMD/ATI 3870 512 Mb ddr3-4 high end (256bit)
    AMD/ATI 3850 256-512 DDR3-4 mid end (256 bit)

    i recommend you AMD/ATI 3870 512Mb ddr3 it is a great price for its performance (cheaper than nvidia 8800GT but almost same performance)
     
    Last edited: May 3, 2008
  3. Adrian Wong

    Adrian Wong Da Boss Staff Member

    You should determine a budget for the card and get the best you can afford if you are looking to play a lot of 3D games. It beats buying something cheap and having to upgrade soon after.
     

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