Need a new 'old' graphics card

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  1. DEATHMASTER The Freeman

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    So the good old bfg 7950gt oc finally crapped out since I forgot to install rivatuner to keep it from overheating after giving my old computer to my bro. So it's artifacting constantly now and games just don't work (starting yesterday, it won't even boot into windows without BSOD). I installed an old nvidia 6800 for now and it's working fine but it can't even play Mass Effect. So I'm in the market for something compatible with the old pc:

    AMD 3800+ X2
    1.5gig ddr1 ram
    550w (38a on 12v)
    pci-express

    Card can't be too long (more than 8").

    Basically looking to play games as new as Mass Effect 2. With the 6800, the first Mass Effect is a slideshow in outdoor environments (min settings).
    DEATHMASTER, Dec 22, 2011
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  2. unozero Tank

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    I have a GTX260 that I could send you for free.It's just collecting dust.
    unozero, Dec 22, 2011
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  3. DEATHMASTER The Freeman

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    DEATHMASTER, Dec 22, 2011
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    unozero, Dec 22, 2011
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  5. DEATHMASTER The Freeman

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    Yeah that looks pretty good, performs similarly to my old 7950 too.
    DEATHMASTER, Dec 22, 2011
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  6. unozero Tank

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    aight PM me ur address.I sadly won't be able to test them first but they've been sitting under my desk so they should be good.
    I'll send it on Friday.
    unozero, Dec 22, 2011
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  7. Dog-- The Freeman

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    Wow, this is Christmas spirit. Congrats on the GFX card DEATHMASTER, and good job unozero!
    Dog--, Dec 22, 2011
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    ITT we learn that Christmas isn't dead and people are actually awesome.
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    I just came to say that you are awesome unozero!
    Merry Christmas both of you!
    Quixoticism, Dec 23, 2011
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  10. unozero Tank

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    gonna be running late with shipping it I worked 10 hours today.I''l try to get it off on the way too work in the morning,Monday morning at the latest.Promised.
    unozero, Dec 24, 2011
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  11. DEATHMASTER The Freeman

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    No rush dude.
    DEATHMASTER, Dec 24, 2011
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    just need to drop it off at UPS.
    unozero, Dec 26, 2011
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  13. unozero Tank

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    UPs said you should have it on Tuesday Morning DeathMaster
    unozero, Jan 1, 2012
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  14. DEATHMASTER The Freeman

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    I'll update when I have it.
    DEATHMASTER, Jan 2, 2012
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  15. DEATHMASTER The Freeman

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    I got the package. I'm guessing I'll need new thermal paste for the processor? (Uno also sent an AMD 6000+ X2).
    The graphics card works great! How much vram is it supposed to have? dxdiag tells me 1gb.
    DEATHMASTER, Jan 3, 2012
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  16. unozero Tank

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    I'm not sure it's been so long iirc it was either 512mb or 768mb
    glad you got the package!
    unozero, Jan 11, 2012
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    Damic, Jan 15, 2012
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  18. unozero Tank

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    ur right 256mb does make more sense for that time period.
    unozero, Jan 16, 2012
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