dazbowski Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 simple really, i've got about £100 to upgrade my graphics card, which one will be best for fm09? cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football_Manager08 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 simple really, i've got about £100 to upgrade my graphics card, which one will be best for fm09? cheers You've got a PCI-Express port, yes? And what psu have you got, tell me the watts and the rated amps if you could. Go for a new Ati Radeon 4830. http://www.ebuyer.com/product/151337 £99.99 Or if you could pay a little bit more (£25) Go for this: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/150390 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serpico Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 If it's just for FM you don't need to spend anywhere near £100 really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazbowski Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 You've got a PCI-Express port, yes?And what psu have you got, tell me the watts and the rated amps if you could. Go for a new Ati Radeon 4830. http://www.ebuyer.com/product/131052 £99.99 Or if you could pay a little bit more (£25) Go for this: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/150390 bit of a dunce when i comes to pc's where will i find this info? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football_Manager08 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 This: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/141131 Would be fine with Football Manager 2009.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazbowski Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 If it's just for FM you don't need to spend anywhere near £100 really. it would be, but i'm thinkin for next year as well if they improve 3d again! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football_Manager08 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 bit of a dunce when i comes to pc's where will i find this info? Go to: Start >> Run Type in dxdiag. Click ok. Then tell me your system model . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazbowski Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 Go to:Start >> Run Type in dxdiag. Click ok. Then tell me your system model . will do, back in a min Time of this report: 11/10/2008, 01:51:45 Machine name: HOME Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp.080413-2111) Language: English (Regional Setting: English) System Manufacturer: MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD System Model: MS-7387 BIOS: Default System BIOS Processor: Intel® Pentium® Dual CPU E2200 @ 2.20GHz (2 CPUs) Memory: 2046MB RAM Page File: 519MB used, 3422MB available Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904) DX Setup Parameters: Not found DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS Manufacturer: NVIDIA Chip type: GeForce 8400 GS DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_06E4&SUBSYS_23541682&REV_A1 Display Memory: 512.0 MB Current Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz) Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200 Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll Driver Version: 6.14.0011.7519 (English) DDI Version: 9 (or higher) Driver Attributes: Final Retail Driver Date/Size: 5/16/2008 12:01:00, 6108928 bytes WHQL Logo'd: Yes WHQL Date Stamp: n/a it runs 3d ok but i can't run it on high detail as it becomes all jerky. thanks for the help! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazbowski Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 also will it help speed if i upgrade the ram? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basketcase Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 your system is above average when it comes to FM. you shouldn't experience any problems. I noticed your drivers are out of date. Upgrade from here - http://www.nvidia.co.uk/object/winxp_178.24_whql_uk.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazbowski Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 your system is above average when it comes to FM. you shouldn't experience any problems. I noticed your drivers are out of date. Upgrade from here - http://www.nvidia.co.uk/object/winxp_178.24_whql_uk.html cheers doing that now, hope this works as my 3d is a little jerky even on medium! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazbowski Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 your system is above average when it comes to FM. you shouldn't experience any problems. I noticed your drivers are out of date. Upgrade from here - http://www.nvidia.co.uk/object/winxp_178.24_whql_uk.html brilliant, that worked a treat! lost my last 2 games though, I don't like these new drivers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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