Newbie: Whats important when selecting a graphic card?

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Looking for some info for one that is new in trying to upgrade m
system. What are the important things to look for when selecting
graphic's card. My motherboard will only allow a PCI Express Card.
So whats important to look for for most important to whatever?
Memory clock speed, Core clock, RAMDAC what is important. Looking fo
256MB only no less no more. As I stated I have really for idea what
important but for just some info on my PC for you if it helps

Processor speed 3 Ghz 800 Mhz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache Hyper-Threading Tech
1GB Ram maybe 2 soo
200 GB SATA 7200 RPM HD with 8MB Cach
Windows XP Pr

Not sure what else you might need to know but just ask and I'll see i
I can give you the extra info you need. Thanks for any help I can ge
from anyone. One more thing not looking to speed over $220 or so o
this Graphic's Card so mainly lookin for info on what is importan
and what to look for but suggestions are always welcome. Thank
again
 
On Sat, 04 Jun 2005 02:25:22 -0500 If I have seen farther it is
because I have stood on the shoulder of giants
Looking for some info for one that is new in trying to upgrade my
system. What are the important things to look for when selecting a
graphic's card. My motherboard will only allow a PCI Express Card.
So whats important to look for for most important to whatever?
Memory clock speed, Core clock, RAMDAC what is important. Looking for
256MB only no less no more. As I stated I have really for idea whats
important but for just some info on my PC for you if it helps:

Processor speed 3 Ghz 800 Mhz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache Hyper-Threading Tech.
1GB Ram maybe 2 soon
200 GB SATA 7200 RPM HD with 8MB Cache
Windows XP Pro

Not sure what else you might need to know but just ask and I'll see if
I can give you the extra info you need. Thanks for any help I can get
from anyone. One more thing not looking to speed over $220 or so on
this Graphic's Card so mainly lookin for info on what is important
and what to look for but suggestions are always welcome. Thanks
again.
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