IT Community - Software Programming, Web Development and Technical Support

Upgrade from 7950 GT

This is a discussion on Upgrade from 7950 GT within the Computer Hardware forums, part of the Computer Hardware/Software and Networking category; Warning.. not a strong tech background here. LOL So, I have been running here with 2 video cards, both are ...


Go Back   IT Community - Software Programming, Web Development and Technical Support > Computer Hardware/Software and Networking > Computer Hardware

Register FAQ Members List Calendar Mark Forums Read
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 11-13-2008, 03:48 PM
wt1099 wt1099 is offline
D-Web Trainee
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 3
wt1099 is on a distinguished road
Default Upgrade from 7950 GT

Warning.. not a strong tech background here. LOL

So, I have been running here with 2 video cards, both are nVidia GeForce 7950 GT. I have it set up with dual monitors.. BUT with one card handling each monitor. I have loved this setup vs having one card power both monitors. Well, my 2nd card died on me. I have spent the day trying to set up the single card to handle both monitors in the same fashion, but it just isn't looking as nice. *shrug* For instance, before I had my Toolbar at the bottom on just the main monitor and now it is stretched between both.. and I can't get the resolution to set to a different size on Monitor 2, so the stuff on it looks... well, odd. Anyway... I realize I am hooked on using dual video cards... meaning.. oh yeah, time to replace the dead one.

As I said, I'm not techie... but I really don't want to have to drag this thing into a computer shop. I know I can do this.. as long as I don't mess up on the purchase and find that other things need to be upgraded as well. LOL!

I have been noticing the 8800 GTS mentioned as a good choice..
I am also looking at the 9800 GT, which is actually cheaper with a rebate at the moment.

They both show as being PCI Express 2.0.. yet I guess some cards are compatible with 1.x.. *shrug* Brain is spinning.. LOL

Anyway, below is what I have... Any suggestions on which card I should replace the bad 7950 GT with?


Intel Core 2 6400 @ 2.13GHz
2048 MBytes Memory

Motherboard is showing ASUSTek
Model: P5N-E SLI 1.XX
Chipset: NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI SPP
__________________
3d sex games Free Gay Porno Movies
Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Apple's Safari Upgrade Adds HTML 5, CSS Web Fonts Shanthi Technology BUZZzzzzz 1 03-19-2008 01:31 AM


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:07 PM.


Copyright ©2004 - 2007, DiscussWeb. All Rights Reserved.

SEO by vBSEO 3.0.0