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nvidia 7600GS versus nvidia GEFORCE 9800GT

Ron2
Ron2 Posts: 43 Forumite
My current computer with windows 7 OS dual intel processor and 4GB ram has an nvidia 7600 GS graphics card.

I have the option to get, for free, an nvidia GEFORCE 9800GT graphics card.

Should I take it?

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  • Toxteth_OGrady
    Toxteth_OGrady Posts: 3,958 Forumite
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    Yes.

    Using 3DMark06 for comparison the former benchmarks a score of ca. 5,000 and the latter ca. 20,000 so you should see a massive improvement in gaming.
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  • gonzo127
    gonzo127 Posts: 4,482 Forumite
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    so long as your PSU can take the load then go for it, the 9800gt is a lot more powerful than the 7600gs however will more than likely require a further power connection to be able to run
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  • Ron2
    Ron2 Posts: 43 Forumite
    however will more than likely require a further power connection to be able to

    Yes it does, and I don't have one.

    Can I get some sort of adapter, 6 pin plug?
  • Lil306
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    Ron2 wrote: »
    My current computer with windows 7 OS dual intel processor and 4GB ram has an nvidia 7600 GS graphics card.

    I have the option to get, for free, an nvidia GEFORCE 9800GT graphics card.

    Should I take it?

    Offtopic, whenever something is FREE, you should always accept it regardless if it's good or bad :D
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  • Ron2
    Ron2 Posts: 43 Forumite
    Offtopic, whenever something is FREE, you should always accept it regardless if it's good or bad

    Not if you have to spend money to get it to work.

    There is also a little white 2 pin socket on the nvidia GEFORCE 9800GT graphics card, does this need a connector as well?
  • Toxteth_OGrady
    Toxteth_OGrady Posts: 3,958 Forumite
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    Ron2 wrote: »
    There is also a little white 2 pin socket on the nvidia GEFORCE 9800GT graphics card, does this need a connector as well?

    SPDIF audio connector.
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