Would this work

Started by Bubbaspanky · 4 posts · 972 views

  1. #1
    Alrighty,

    Heres the deal. I currently have an ATI all in wonder 9000 video card. It's a 64Mb card, but I love the all-in-wonder aspects of it. I would like something beefier for BF though. The all in wonder is an AGP card. I found a 256Mb PCI I think it was the ATI 9250 or 9550(NOT PCI express) video card. Do you think I can get away with both cards?? I know I have run dual cards before in the "olden days". but something makes me think this wouldn't be the best situation (performance hit). I know I would have to set the PCI as my primary card in the bios. And I don't see any reason I can't do it, just something feels wierd about it. What is all of your opinions?
  2. #2
    Just remember the PCI bus is slower than the AGP. I've had problems in the past with PCI cards and performance.
  3. #3
    I dunno how much money you have, but I'd look at getting a 9800pro all in wonder or something similar. What features in particular about the AIW do you need to keep?
  4. #4
    Yeah I am thinking it's a bad idea and I may just deal for now. I don't really have much money to spend on this but I have a few bestbuy giftcards. The other option is to buy a stand alone tv tuner card and a nice video card, maybe even build a multimedia box and leave this as my gaming box.

    I'd love to have the 9800 AIW, but that may be a while off.