So this last weekend, my computer decided it would be a great idea to suddenly stop working. After fiddling around with it for about a week, my dad and I found out it was the motherboard causing all the problems. So, in turn for my troubles, my dad bought my moneyless ass this. It’ll work until I get a job and move in with my mom to buy a new comp altogether.
However, I have a conundrum. I was using what felt like an ancient ATI Radeon X300 to try and get by on my PC gaming. Note that I don’t have any games after '08, so graphics aren’t that intensive. However, in my infinite wisdom, I considering just using the integrated chip that comes with the motherboard to help satiate my gaming crave until I can get enough money to scrap together a high-end machine.
So, since I can’t really buy a new graphics card at this time, what should I do? Keep using my X300 card, or just use the Nvidia GeForce 7025 integrated chip that comes with the motherboard?
I’d vote integrated as well, it appears to be more powerful and better drivers = cool. In the meantime, save your spare change for a GT 9800 or 250. They’re pretty spectacular for a (relatively) low price point.
The 8800, the 9800, and the 250 are basically the same specs in slightly different architectures. The price difference is $10 each card, and the performance difference is what, 2-4 FPS?
The 5xxx Series are significantly more expensive, plus the drivers (And the open source Linux ones) have given me shit. Although, I have had my share of good experiences with ATI drivers… they’re just… moody. I am looking to upgrade it one soon, anyway, haha.
