Graphic cards

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What is better to use as Graphic card, Intel Media Accelerator 900, or
separate graphic cards, like ATI Radeon Xpress 1100
GeForce Go7300TC ?
 
Hello,

Definitely a separate graphic card is better, especially for newer OS's like
Vista.

A dedicated card also helps tremendously with gaming performance.
 
It depends on the onboard chipset and the chipset on the graphics card. As a
general rule of thumb a separate card has better performance. Some of the
newer onboard chipsets may outperform an older card. If you know the
specifics of each let us know and someone can give you a more detailed
answer.
 
Kerry Brown said:
It depends on the onboard chipset and the chipset on the graphics card. As a
general rule of thumb a separate card has better performance. Some of the
newer onboard chipsets may outperform an older card. If you know the
specifics of each let us know and someone can give you a more detailed
answer.
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Does the motherboard have an AGP slot? If it does a low cost solution like
the ATI 9550 with 256 MB RAM is a good match for the motherboard. The
motherboard really won't be able to take advantage of anything faster.
Honestly I wouldn't recommend upgrading a computer this old. It may be
cheaper in the long run to get a new computer.
 
Kerry Brown said:
Does the motherboard have an AGP slot? If it does a low cost solution like
the ATI 9550 with 256 MB RAM is a good match for the motherboard. The
motherboard really won't be able to take advantage of anything faster.
Honestly I wouldn't recommend upgrading a computer this old. It may be
cheaper in the long run to get a new computer.
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Faster slot isn't the only consideration, especially with large amounts of
on-card video memory. The motherboard might not have an 8x AGP slot but it
can still take advantage of the newer hardware features, such as advanced
pixel shaders, that might be required to run 3d apps or games. Radeon X600,
700, 800 series or higher in their AGP versions would still be good choices
assuming the basic power supply requirements are met.
 
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