guy_incognito Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Obviously the video card is the weak link in my setup. Here is my latest benchmark result: Statistics Average FPS: 17.35 Duration: 37.23 sec CPU Usage: 41% System memory usage: 48% Video memory usage: 97% Graphics Settings Video Mode: 848 x 480 (60 Hz) Texture Quality: Low Render Quality: Medium View Distance: 10 Detail Distance: 20 Hardware Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 Video Adapter: ATI Radeon HD 3400 Series Video Driver version: 6.14.10.6891 Audio Adapter: Realtek HD Audio output Intel® Core2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz I've got 4 GB (3.25 GB since 32-bit XP) of RAM. I don't want to spend too much since I'm not too much of a gamer. Is the 'EVGA 9500GT 1GB PCI-Express Video Card' good enough? It can be had at Fry's for $60 after rebate, which sounds like a decent deal. Will I have to expect to upgrade my power supply for certain video cards? I have a Dell Inspiron 518, but not sure what the PS is rated at...they don't tend to advertise that kind of info. I'm not looking for amazing performance, but would like 30-40 fps with medium to high texture detail and view distance of > 30. Any recommendations for a good card at a good deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmytime26 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I'd go for an Nvidia Geforce GTX 260 or, if you have the means, a 280, or 295, an ATI HD 5870 X2 is good also. Your CPU should be able to handle it really... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharmingCharlie Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 There have been so many of these threads, all with good advice :- http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=392177 http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=392713 http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=388730 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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