Phantom Key
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So I'll be needing an upgrade for my current graphics 'card' on the computer I just bought. Right now I have a ATI Radeon HD 4200, which I've heard isn't so much of a graphics card since its still integrated onto the motherboard(?). I'm currently playing World of Warcraft at the lowest possible resolution and lowest settings, pumping out a maximum of ~30 FPS; have yet to test it in a more graphical stressed environment other major cities in the game. Frankly, this is depressing to me because my wife's computer is pumping out about 30-40 FPS with settings on high or ultra (she has a Nvidia GeForce GT 120 - old but works efficiently)
Heres the specs on the computer I just bought:AMD Phenomâ„¢ II
If you could also share your opinions on this PC as well, thank you!
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Product Depth
15.3"
Processor
AMD Phenomâ„¢ II
Processor Speed
2.8GHz
System Bus
4000MHz
Cache Memory
2MB on die Level 2 and 6MB shared on die Level 3
System Memory (RAM)
8GB
Type of Memory (RAM)
DDR3 SDRAM
Hard Drive Type
SATA (7200 rpm)
Hard Drive Size
1TB
Graphics
ATI Radeon HD 4200
Video Memory
Up to 256MB (shared)
Available Expansion Bays
External: 1 (3.5"), 1 (5.25"); Internal: 1 (3.5")
Available Expansion Slots
3 PCI Express x1, 1 PCI Express x16
USB 2.0 Ports
6 (2 front, 4 rear); 2 USB 1.1 (rear)
Operating System
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Graphics Chip
ATI
Processor Platform
VISION Premium
Drive Capacity
1TB
The Point - While I know my weighs around a computer, I'm definitely not a techno pro. I have done a sizable amount of research on graphics card though, but all the searching I have done has been very un-bias; basically just telling me of the parts, how they function and the numerous amounts of graphics cards out there. So while I get the basic jist of it, I'm still completely lost. I need some help picking out a graphics card that is: Compatible with PC, preferably able to run WoW on top settings, maintains performance when raiding, kind to my banking account.
Budget: ~100$ (Preferable within the range of 80 - 120)
That being said, here is a card I've been eyeing over with my newbie-tech self. Please feel free to reprimand me if this would be a horrible choice!
Palit GeForce GT 240
Heres the specs on the computer I just bought:AMD Phenomâ„¢ II
If you could also share your opinions on this PC as well, thank you!
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Product Depth
15.3"
Processor
AMD Phenomâ„¢ II
Processor Speed
2.8GHz
System Bus
4000MHz
Cache Memory
2MB on die Level 2 and 6MB shared on die Level 3
System Memory (RAM)
8GB
Type of Memory (RAM)
DDR3 SDRAM
Hard Drive Type
SATA (7200 rpm)
Hard Drive Size
1TB
Graphics
ATI Radeon HD 4200
Video Memory
Up to 256MB (shared)
Available Expansion Bays
External: 1 (3.5"), 1 (5.25"); Internal: 1 (3.5")
Available Expansion Slots
3 PCI Express x1, 1 PCI Express x16
USB 2.0 Ports
6 (2 front, 4 rear); 2 USB 1.1 (rear)
Operating System
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Graphics Chip
ATI
Processor Platform
VISION Premium
Drive Capacity
1TB
The Point - While I know my weighs around a computer, I'm definitely not a techno pro. I have done a sizable amount of research on graphics card though, but all the searching I have done has been very un-bias; basically just telling me of the parts, how they function and the numerous amounts of graphics cards out there. So while I get the basic jist of it, I'm still completely lost. I need some help picking out a graphics card that is: Compatible with PC, preferably able to run WoW on top settings, maintains performance when raiding, kind to my banking account.
Budget: ~100$ (Preferable within the range of 80 - 120)
That being said, here is a card I've been eyeing over with my newbie-tech self. Please feel free to reprimand me if this would be a horrible choice!
Palit GeForce GT 240