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learjet45 aka JK, on Mar 22 2008, 11:31 PM, said:

the HD2400 Toby and I recommended would be better than an X1300.

http://www.newegg.co...a...072&bop=And

Not really amazing.

but since he can't wonder online, and I would had made the price cheaper compare to a store.
Store: http://www.bestbuy.c...d=1188558965098

[learjet45dream]

Mr.Carioca, on Mar 22 2008, 09:39 PM, said:

learjet45 aka JK, on Mar 22 2008, 11:31 PM, said:

the HD2400 Toby and I recommended would be better than an X1300.

http://www.newegg.co...a...072&bop=And

Not really amazing.

but since he can't wonder online, and I would had made the price cheaper compare to a store.
Store: http://www.bestbuy.c...d=1188558965098

The HD2400 uses a different core. It is much different and a much better value. It also has a faster memory clock and core clock. Plus, it is much cheaper.
Any you must not have read the OP because the max budget is about $60, and the X1300 you suggested is $150. Just because you have an X1300 doesnt make it the best card in the world.

And if you don't believe me that an HD2400 is capable of excellent things, take a look at these shots of mine.
http://www.flightsim...x...=132758&hl=

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learjet45 aka JK, on Mar 23 2008, 12:01 AM, said:

Mr.Carioca, on Mar 22 2008, 09:39 PM, said:

learjet45 aka JK, on Mar 22 2008, 11:31 PM, said:

the HD2400 Toby and I recommended would be better than an X1300.

http://www.newegg.co...a...072&bop=And

Not really amazing.

but since he can't wonder online, and I would had made the price cheaper compare to a store.
Store: http://www.bestbuy.c...d=1188558965098

The HD2400 uses a different core. It is much different and a much better value. It also has a faster memory clock and core clock. Plus, it is much cheaper.
Any you must not have read the OP because the max budget is about $60, and the X1300 you suggested is $150. Just because you have an X1300 doesnt make it the best card in the world.

And if you don't believe me that an HD2400 is capable of excellent things, take a look at these shots of mine.
http://www.flightsim...x...=132758&hl=

I think it is past your bed time.
I didn't suggested nothing, just gave a link to bestbuy product and said that I would make a much cheaper offer.
And I do believe that any card is "capable of excellent things" when tweaked.

[iKettles]

Mr.Carioca, on Mar 23 2008, 04:19 AM, said:

learjet45 aka JK, on Mar 23 2008, 12:01 AM, said:

Mr.Carioca, on Mar 22 2008, 09:39 PM, said:

learjet45 aka JK, on Mar 22 2008, 11:31 PM, said:

the HD2400 Toby and I recommended would be better than an X1300.

http://www.newegg.co...a...072&bop=And

Not really amazing.

but since he can't wonder online, and I would had made the price cheaper compare to a store.
Store: http://www.bestbuy.c...d=1188558965098

The HD2400 uses a different core. It is much different and a much better value. It also has a faster memory clock and core clock. Plus, it is much cheaper.
Any you must not have read the OP because the max budget is about $60, and the X1300 you suggested is $150. Just because you have an X1300 doesnt make it the best card in the world.

And if you don't believe me that an HD2400 is capable of excellent things, take a look at these shots of mine.
http://www.flightsim...x...=132758&hl=

I think it is past your bed time.

Was that really necessary?
You guys are still ignoring the fact hat this is a pointless sidestep upgrade.

[h.V]

It is still his wish, so let him.

[learjet45dream]

iKettles, on Mar 23 2008, 06:18 AM, said:

Mr.Carioca, on Mar 23 2008, 04:19 AM, said:

learjet45 aka JK, on Mar 23 2008, 12:01 AM, said:

Mr.Carioca, on Mar 22 2008, 09:39 PM, said:

learjet45 aka JK, on Mar 22 2008, 11:31 PM, said:

the HD2400 Toby and I recommended would be better than an X1300.

http://www.newegg.co...a...072&bop=And

Not really amazing.

but since he can't wonder online, and I would had made the price cheaper compare to a store.
Store: http://www.bestbuy.c...d=1188558965098

The HD2400 uses a different core. It is much different and a much better value. It also has a faster memory clock and core clock. Plus, it is much cheaper.
Any you must not have read the OP because the max budget is about $60, and the X1300 you suggested is $150. Just because you have an X1300 doesnt make it the best card in the world.

And if you don't believe me that an HD2400 is capable of excellent things, take a look at these shots of mine.
http://www.flightsim...x...=132758&hl=

I think it is past your bed time.

Was that really necessary?
You guys are still ignoring the fact hat this is a pointless sidestep upgrade.

Thank you.

And iKettles is right. getting any AGP or PCI GPU at this point isnt pretty pointless considering AGP is no longer the main thing, PCI-E is, and most PCI GPUs $100+ except that one HD2400.
The money would probably be better spent after saving up a little more and then buying a new LGA775 mobo with a PCI-E slot so the OP can eventually get a PCI-E GPU and get some DDR2 to go with the mobo.

[AirFranceSST]

That HD2400 looks awesome, how many FPS did u receive max?

I've seen 7300GS Cards at about $50 USD PCI-E, I wish I had PCI-E but that will require a new PC. Ill do that when I get a job and save up.

[AirFranceSST]

Can someone explain to me what it means with this on the memory:

266MHz clock - 533MHz effective

[learjet45dream]

It just means that because of the type of memory it uses, the actual speed is double the clock speed.

I receive 100FPS+ with no addons in FS9 with it completely maxed. But I also have a Q6600 and DDR2 RAM. You should be able to max or get close to maxing out FS9 with some addons and get a solid 30FPS. It really is a wonderful card.

[AirFranceSST]

Ok then Thanks alot! I'm setting off to the stores to see what I can find. I'll be back to reply on what I got if anything.

[iKettles]

ContinentalPilot, on Mar 23 2008, 04:40 PM, said:

Can someone explain to me what it means with this on the memory:

266MHz clock - 533MHz effective

Memory is DDR (Double Data Rate) meaning the raw clock is 266mhz but is 533mhz effective. You multiply the clock because DDR transfers data on both the rising and falling edges of the clock signal.

Edited by iKettles, 23 March 2008 - 12:02 PM.

[flowmp]

go for the 7600gt

[AirFranceSST]

I just got back from going out to the stores, everything is closed due to Easter Holiday!

Flowmp: is the 7600GT PCI only? I need regular not Express.

iKettles, on Mar 23 2008, 11:59 AM, said:

ContinentalPilot, on Mar 23 2008, 04:40 PM, said:

Can someone explain to me what it means with this on the memory:

266MHz clock - 533MHz effective

Memory is DDR (Double Data Rate) meaning the raw clock is 266mhz but is 533mhz effective. You multiply the clock because DDR transfers data on both the rising and falling edges of the clock signal.

According to the 6200 it is GDDR2

[learjet45dream]

All DDR memory is that way I think.