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I need to get off the onboard video and the BFG Geforce 7300GT PCI-E card is in my price range. I know it is not top of the line but its gotta be better than the intel gma 900 onboard. I want to just play Doom 3, flatout 2, and GTA San Andreas. I am not a heavy gamer just like to play when I get a chance. My computer specs are in my signature. I would like to know if you can tell me if there any problems with this card or if you have a better suggestion in the price range of sub $100.

Any help would be appriciated.... thanks in advance.

Also, I am replacing the power supply with an antec 400W that has the necessary amps on the 12v rail, which is why my budget is tight.
 

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Looks like a great card one question though in the system requirements it needs a peak dissipation of 75W what ever that is. I cant find that info on the power supplies to see.
 

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Iv'e got a 300 watt psu also with only 19amps on the 12v rail. I'm running a BFG 7300GS 256mb because it calls for 18 amps, the GT version has got to be about 20amps. Make sure you know your 12v rail.
 

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Dont go for ANY 7300 GT 512RAM sounds nice but it only has a 64 bit. So you will get some serious bottleneck issues. If your willing to spend 150+ you can get a great 7600GT which will run any game good and is a current favorite of most gamers and even tom's hardware gives the 7600GT its highest praise.

http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=190589&AFFIL=pg&NR=1

But if your must stay under 100$ a 6600GT is also great heres a PNY for only 77$ http://h30094.www3.hp.com/product.asp?sku=2596067&jumpid=ex_r2910_pricegrabbersmb/
 

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In the specs the 7300GT 256MB is supposed to have 128-bit. The other ones in that series(7900GS for example) only have 64bit from what I have been reading.

I know what you are saying it would probally be a bottle neck.
 

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The 7300GT is a nice budget card. The Galaxy and Palet brands each have a killer overclocking model.

But prices on higher end cards are coming down. If you don't mind a rebate, the X850XT would spank the 7300GT and is under $100 AR:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102688

This card is an equal or better performer compared to the 7600GT and X1800GTO.

Agree. This one has 256 bit memory interface, 16 pipelines.