Upgrade Advice

[alinger]

I would like to replace my old CRT monitor with a new 22" LCD and be able to play WOW and Battlefield 2 on my current computer. Currently this is what I have on board.

Intel P4 1.6ghz processor
40gb HDD
Samsung DVD
20" CRT
1gig SDRAM (PC133) lol
MSI Gforce FX5600 DDR 256MB 128bit AGP 8x GPU
MOBO------unknown model number but it has 8x AGP video.

I would like to use the following GPU but don't know if it would be compatible as the memory is GDDR3.

HIS Hightech H26XQT512ANP Radeon HD 2600XT 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 AGP 4X/8X HDCP Ready IceQ Turbo Video Card - Retail
IceQ Cooling Technology

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161207

If the 2600XT won't work I believe this one will?

DIAMOND Stealth X1050AGP256SB Radeon X1050 256MB 128-bit DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814103033

Thanks for your help!!!

 

[emp]

The HD 2600XT will work, however you might want to consider doing a complete overhaul instead of dropping more money into a dead/dying system. The card alone will cost you $120, and a new system (far more powerful) will cost you somewhere around $400 that will play all the latest games at very good if not maximum settings.

 

[alinger]

Yea..I agree completely! I have a complete build saved on a wish list on newegg.com but am reluctant to part with the cash..lol I know my current machine has seen it's days...but thanks for helping me accept it..lol