2007-08-05 00:48:24 · 7 answers · asked by phusteven 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
i'm open to recommendations
budge is bout 150
2007-08-05 00:58:49 · update #1
i'm open to recommenation
budget is 150
2007-08-05 00:59:19 · update #2
well my parents don't want buy the video card online because of ideantity thieft
i really want the vradeo x1950PRO tho...
it's like 200 bucks at frys or circuity city
can any1 recommend one that i can buy from a store
frys, bestbuy, circuitcity, etccc.
2007-08-05 22:09:33 · update #3
Not really, the current bang for the buck cards are:
$75 7600gt 256mb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130062
$115 x1950pro 256mb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161060
$167 x1950xt 512mb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814241063
$250 8800gts 320mb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150171
Here is the x1950xt VS the 8600gt (look at the blue lines)
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics_2007.html?modelx=33&model1=855&model2=724&chart=276
7600gt VS 8600gt
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics_2007.html?modelx=33&model1=855&model2=716&chart=275
8800gts VS x1950xt
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics_2007.html?modelx=33&model1=724&model2=778&chart=276
The 8800-series cards are the fastest out there right now, and the model I pointed to above is a great deal at $250 as it will currently play every game out there at max settings. The x1950-series cards are probably the best for the money right now.
Just remember, anything above a 7600gt won't work with a 350watt Compaq/Dell/HP power supply. You'll have to upgrade.
EDIT:
The people below and above me do not know what they're talking about.
The 8500gt is crap, even if it had 2gb of memory.
AMD processors USED TO BE the best, but Intels Core 2 has stomped them since they came out LAST YEAR. If you're on a TIGHT budget they're okay.
2007-08-05 01:10:44 · answer #1 · answered by Izzy N 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on what you will be playing. Every game has different requirements. While a game like World of Warcraft doesn't require much power; a game like Oblivion would require something more to perform well.You can pretty much tell the performance of a video card by the price (yep, the more you pay the better). Cards below $100 are application cards and not good for gaming. $100-$250 are low-range cards. $250-$400 are mid-range cards. And $400 plus are high-range. You will always want to get the best card you can afford. If you got money to burn and you love to PC game get the best you can. But keep in mind--video cards get outdated fairly quickly. If you like to keep on top of all the newest games you will find your new video card becoming outdated fast. PC gaming can be an expensive hobby.
Now, video cards alone won't improve gaming performance. CPU, RAM, etc. all play a part. These days you will want a minimum of 2 gigs of RAM and a video card with over 256 of v-ram. AMD chips have also shown to be better performers for gaming. All in all though, if you have great components but a cheap video card your games won't play well.
Now to really answer your question (gasp!): it can be depending on what you play. You can always change graphic settings to get better performance but you will lose the eye candies. For me it wouldn't be a good card. I just like to play the newest thing and play with high settings. If you have the option, buy the card at a typical brick and mortal store like Fry's Electronics and Best Buy with an easy return policy. Take a test drive of the new card and see if it performs to what you want. If not, return it or trade it for another.
2007-08-05 01:11:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
in the adventure that your GeForce FX5200 is PCI-e, or in case you have a PCI-e slot, then you definately're high quality! different enhancements you're able to opt for in case you replace your motherboard: * potential supply * RAM * CPU * New OS licence (in case you're at the instant making use of an o.e.m Licence for abode windows)
2016-10-01 10:48:38 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish I could give Izzy ten thumbs up for that answer, very well done. Go with the X1950Pro he showed you, much better than the 8600GT.
2007-08-05 12:48:16 · answer #4 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its an excellent graphics card.i got a 8500 gt 512 mb one and these will play any games for the next 5 yrs
2007-08-05 01:05:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
yes but i believe the 8800GTS has been released as well if you have the cash.
just remember, it is the whole pc setup that makes for good gaming, not just the card alone
2007-08-05 00:52:36 · answer #6 · answered by phate 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes it is,but there are better ones.
I would get one with at least 512mb.
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2007-08-05 00:52:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋