the 9600 pro will work, but it will just run BF2 at low settings. I will let other forum members say exactly how good it will run. I noticed in your signature *hopefully an x700 pro* Just a not of caution, this card is basically confirmed by dell to be a problem card that does not work in dells. And there are many other cards that are much better at around the same cost  (6600gt for example) As long as it is an AGP card.

Message Edited by farmrt88 on 03-24-2006 11:31 AM

stephonfan1

The best card you can buy right now for your 4550 is an nividia 6600GT.  They sell for around $100 after rebate.

The 9500/9600/9700/9800pro series of ATi cards (while good) are way way way past their prime.  None are worth considering if you're trying to play BF2.  BF2 is one of those games that can even "bend-the-knees" of higher end graphic cards.   The 6600GT will give you a better experience.  You will not need to upgrade your psu.    

If the 9800pro failed in my 4550 this morning, I'd be running a 6600GT by sunset. (if I lived next door to newegg's warehouse :smileytongue:

Good Luck

Dale

Dimension 4550
Intel P4 2.53GHz
A08 Bios
768Mb DDR 333MHz RAM
533Mhz fsb
Sapphire OEM Radeon 9800Pro w/128Mb
SoundBlaster Live
D-Link 524 Wireless Router
Lite-on DVD-rom
LG-DT-ST CDRW-rom 848-1b
WD 600BB 60Gb Ultra ATA 100 7200rpm HD
WD 1200JB SE 120Gb ATA 100 7200rpm HD
BenQ FP71G+ LCD monitor
Win XP SP2 (all updates)

 

Message Edited by Dale Nihiser on 03-24-2006 11:57 AM

i could run BF2 easily with 512MB ram, radeon 9600 vanilla at medium settings

But I'll bet BF2 runs better on your "main gaming rig" :smileywink:

Dale

the 9600 was in my main gaming rig till i got more ram and a new vid card