will i need a new graphics card?

**MockComic** · March 3rd, 2008, 06:10 AM

recently steam has been updating there games so u need a brand new graphics card.
for example,
1) Counter Strike source
2) The Orange Box
3) Garry's Mod
would i need a new graphics card?

MyNameDidntFit · March 3rd, 2008, 07:14 AM

Steam has been updating the games?

CS:S, TOB and GMod (9) run fine on my computer... My graphics card is a NVidia 6600LE.

So, I doubt your graphics card is worse, you shouldn't need one...

As for L4D... We'll have to wait until we get system specs released. However it is on Source so it shouldn't require much more than what is needed to play HL2:Ep2... Hopefully

**Leroy** · March 3rd, 2008, 07:16 AM

Your computer work fine. The computer I use is a Dell E521. They work perfectly great.

CAW · March 3rd, 2008, 02:01 PM

Wow you guys should upgrade. Hell, even start piece by piece building your own rig. You'll find that you can build a top-notch gaming rig for under $900.

I'm currently running:

Dual Core 2 Duo 6300 @ 3.0 GHz (OC'd)
2 gigs of RAM running Vista Ultimate OS.
nVidia 8800 GT 512 (OC'd)
700W PSU.
Zorro PC case: http://pan.fotovista.com/dev/2/0/120...g_12010302.jpg

Under $900.

Originally Posted by MockComic

recently steam has been updating there games so u need a brand new graphics card.
for example,
1) Counter Strike source
2) The Orange Box
3) Garry's Mod
would i need a new graphics card?

What are your specs?

MyNameDidntFit · March 3rd, 2008, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by CAW

Wow you guys should upgrade.

I would but its not worth it at the moment. I barely game on the PC nowadays.

I'm either out in real life, on the PS3, doing school stuff, working or forumming.

So not worth spending a grand on a PC.

PS: Cool case

CAW · March 3rd, 2008, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by MyNameDidntFit

I would but its not worth it at the moment. I barely game on the PC nowadays.

I'm either out in real life, on the PS3

Good point. Home should be out soon too btw, at least I think. Should be quite popular.

Originally Posted by MyNameDidntFit

PS: Cool case

My next purchase, case replacement (in a couple weeks): NZXT LEXA ATX Aluminum Case Black 4X5.25 2X3.5 5X3.5INT No PS Temp Display Window & Carrying Strap - DirectCanada

MyNameDidntFit · March 3rd, 2008, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by CAW

Good point. Home should be out soon too btw, at least I think. Should be quite popular.

Huh?

Originally Posted by CAW

My next purchase, case replacement (in a couple weeks): NZXT LEXA ATX Aluminum Case Black 4X5.25 2X3.5 5X3.5INT No PS Temp Display Window & Carrying Strap - DirectCanada

Schmick.

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March 3rd, 2008, 07:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
Leroy L4D Reg Join Date: Jan 08 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,827	Your computer work fine. The computer I use is a Dell E521. They work perfectly great.