NEED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GRAPHICS CARD FOR AROUND $200!

[Tung]

My Specs should be down at the signature section, I'm looking for a good graphics card for my build. Any Recommendations? Please be specific w/ link if possible. This Build is mainly for Video Editing/3D Graphics (not sure if that matters, prob doesn't), and games too (ever once in awhile).

 

[kaotao]

Here you go. Great price for a great card.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102061

 

[Tung]

I don't usually take the reviews in major considerations for buying my components, but this card had a fair amount of people rating it 1 egg, couldn't help notice that a a lot of people are complaining about problems cause by the card (black screen, crashes, overheating, etc). Thanks kaotao, but any other recommendations?

 

[kaotao]

I wouldn't worry about the reviews on newegg. Most likely a bunch of newbs who don't know enough to make sure they meet the PSU requirements. There are plenty of people here on the forumz that have them, and are very pleased with them.

 

[prozac26]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814142085

Great deal. Go for it while it's still in stock.

 

[kaotao]

Wow, nice find.

 

[prozac26]

I didn't find it.

It was posted few days ago.

 

[Tung]

Should of probably mention that I'm in Canada, found it on tigerdirect.ca, I did consider the price conversion from US to CA, but it's way too expensive at tiger and canada computer is also pretty pricey. Newegg doesn't deliver in Canada, so I just try to find the same things in my local computer stores, which aren't that bad


TigerDirect (looks like the same card recommended but really pricey)
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=2687686&sku=H231-7130
CanadaComputers (not even in stock)
http://canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=011406&cid=999.338

If you can find anything on TigerDirect or Canada Computer thats good for price/performance, that'll be very appreciated.

Heres the top sellers for Graphic Cards for Tigerdirect if that matters.
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/Category/category_tlc.asp?CatId=28

If it's US price then it's $200, and CA price would be $250 (thats including tax and other charges)

Thanks for the recommendations so far!

 

[prozac26]

http://canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=011671&cid=999.243

Don't think you can do much better in this price range.

 

[cleeve]

This is an X1950 PRO for $200 CDN, an amazing deal in CDN pricing... but you'll have to add GST and shipping.

http://canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=011671&cid=999.243

 

[cleeve]

lol. Doh!

Prozac beat me to it!

 

[prozac26]

You just confirmed my find.

No worries.

 

[Assman]

i second X1950 PRO, it's an amazing deal

 

[Tung]

Looks like a great card, Thanks fellas.

 

[MacMarauder]

x1950pro
http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=10530BD9068&vpn=EAX1950PRO/HTDP/256M&manufacture=ASUS


7900gs
http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=10530BD9068&vpn=EAX1950PRO/HTDP/256M&manufacture=ASUS

similar prices as the above link....but shipping is only... $8.99

 

[Tung]

I live pretty close to the stores mention above, so shipping isn't a factor, but thanks.

 

[Zephyn]

x1950pro
http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=10530BD9068&vpn=EAX1950PRO/HTDP/256M&manufacture=ASUS


7900gs
http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=10530BD9068&vpn=EAX1950PRO/HTDP/256M&manufacture=ASUS

similar prices as the above link....but shipping is only... $8.99

:lol: Both links go to the ATI!

Or was that intentional :roll:

A 6800 GT with the 256 bit interface would not be a bad idea either; you are lacking the shader 3.0 model but you get a little more cranking power then a low end 7 series Nvidia

Plus that card is out of stock

 

[col-p-todd]

I,d go for this X1959XT for $220 after mail-in rebate:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102067

 

[Talon]

i second X1950 PRO, it's an amazing deal

I have to concur. Best in that price range and thats a good deal in Canada.


As a side note to Assman:

DAMNIT!! I got caught up in watching your long friggin tag cycle again just for the T&A again. Don't get me wrong, don't change a thing, unless of course you add more T&A lol. Mmmm women, gotta lov'em !

 

[Talon]

I,d go for this X1959XT for $220 after mail-in rebate:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102067

Hes in Canada so newegg suggestions won't help him. Thanks however for trying to help your fellow computer geek tho. Props for that at least

 

[kaotao]

A 6800 GT with the 256 bit interface would not be a bad idea either; you are lacking the shader 3.0 model but you get a little more cranking power then a low end 7 series Nvidia

Ummm, the 6XXX series cards do support sm3.0, but a 6800GT would still be a bad choice in this situation.

 

[cutter]

Kaotao, any recommendations for an AGP card that fits my specs? I'm a partial newb, so if you need more info let me know.
I'm basically trying to get games like Oblivion to run smoother (and prettier) on my system. But I'm unsure of what card will do this with the processor I'm running on.....

Thanks

 

[kaotao]

What is your budget, and what kind of power supply do you have (specs)? Even though upgrading from that Socket A would be wise, you still have some upgrading options if you're not ready to upgrade everything.

 

[kaotao]

This article may help a bit.

http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/01/10/agp-platform-analysis/

 

[cutter]

My CPU voltage is 1.66v. Not sure if that's what you meant. I'd be willing to spend up to $200 to replace this x1600pro.