I've got 2x 256 ram and 1x512 ram sticks. Pentium 4. Currently have an ATI 9550 card in my pc. Latest omega drivers. My older card broke last week so with what cash I had I bought the best I could instore. My previous card was a 9800 pro.
My log in takes ages now, often, 45 secs after clicking join game, once the map has loaded. Im getting mountains turning to a constant black colour and then other shapes will. This process comes and goes. Usually running 25 fps. I have most video options off or low, 800 x 600@60. Draw distance at 95%
Ive been back to the store and asked them, "could I bring my card back which I bought last week as it isn't up to the job?". "Yes" they reply, "put the money we give you back to a higher model". Im happy with that.
The best they have to offer me in my budget is nvidia 6600 le. It has 256 (oh is agp aswell). I've searched the forums here and have read a mixture of good an bad things about this card. I have to make a decision in 2 days what I'm going to do.
Do you think the exchange of cards is worth it. I'll have to stump up an extra £40? Will the upgrade to 6600 le get my settings back to how they used to be, ie fairly quick log in, settings on medium. Will the new card give me improved performance?
Thanks in advance for any help and advice.
My log in takes ages now, often, 45 secs after clicking join game, once the map has loaded. Im getting mountains turning to a constant black colour and then other shapes will. This process comes and goes. Usually running 25 fps. I have most video options off or low, 800 x 600@60. Draw distance at 95%
Ive been back to the store and asked them, "could I bring my card back which I bought last week as it isn't up to the job?". "Yes" they reply, "put the money we give you back to a higher model". Im happy with that.
The best they have to offer me in my budget is nvidia 6600 le. It has 256 (oh is agp aswell). I've searched the forums here and have read a mixture of good an bad things about this card. I have to make a decision in 2 days what I'm going to do.
Do you think the exchange of cards is worth it. I'll have to stump up an extra £40? Will the upgrade to 6600 le get my settings back to how they used to be, ie fairly quick log in, settings on medium. Will the new card give me improved performance?
Thanks in advance for any help and advice.
