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Giz Explains: How to Choose the Right Graphics Card

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Fantasysage
07/01/09

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I wouldn't listen to this guide much, it is pretty darn horrible and misses a lot of points. Look to Tom's, they just did a run down on GFX cards. Ars usually has some solid input too. But if Tom's guide is GPU's 101, this is the course description.
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John Herrman
07/01/09

@Fantasysage: I hear what you're saying, but it is meant to be a sort of course guide, hence the referral to Tom's and others at the end. Jumping into the PC hardware scene can be scary--I'm just trying to cushion it a bit.
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mems1224
07/01/09

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ok im retarded and still dont get it

i wanna get a new laptop thats not too expensive and i wanna play the sims 3

thoughts?
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IN THE FACE!
07/02/09

@mems1224: That's exactly what my ex-girlfriend said when she was asking me about a new laptop...

Dell Inspiron 14" for <$600, done.
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tzakiel
07/01/09

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You should mention that most PCs don't have power supplies which can handle high end graphics cards. So if you are upgrading a HP you bought from best buy, plan on changing out the power supply, too (around $50-$100)
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Demonbird
07/02/09

@tzakiel:

I definitely agree with that. That is very vital information.
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