low score

my score for (3d) and (2d) are very low (3d = 3.4) and (2d = 4.6).
i'm using a Leadtek PX8400GS TDH 256MB GeForce 8400GS
512MB (256MB onboard) 64-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16 Video Card. i'm
guessing this is whats causing the low score.so i'm thinking of getting
this card.
BFG Tech BFGE86512GTOC2FE GeForce 8600GT 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express
x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

anyone no how good this card is? also i see it has ddr3.will that run
on my asus p5k-e motherboard and will my score go up alot or just a
little . thanks for your help ....scrooge

Hi scrooge,

The main reason for your low WEI scores for your graphics is due to your current card having an interface of only 64 bits. Replacing the card with one that has an interface of 128 bits will improve your WEI score in both of these areas. Whether or not the card has DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or other type of memory on board makes no difference to its compatibility with the rest of your system. So long as you have a suitable slot available for the card (which, these days, means a PCI-E X16), there will be no problems. Just be aware that some graphics cards require extra power over and above that which is supplied by the main slot, and you will have to have suitable power connectors available in your system to supply it. Adapters are available (if needed) from computer hardware stores and may also be supplied with the card.
Dwarf

hi
Dwarf
thanks for your help .i'm going to order the other card now... thanks again
scrooge

Hi scrooge,

If you haven't already ordered the card, then hold off. I tried an 8600GT and my WEI scores were worse than when I had a 7600GT. My current card is an 8800GT which scores 5.9 in both the graphics sub-sections. The 8600GT scored 4.9 and 5.3 respectively.
Dwarf