Graphics CARD?

im try to upgrade my video card to a little better than what i have now. i want to make sure that it is safe on my computer. i also want it to be able to run call of duty 2 . the wattage is 250w. here is the specs on my computers.

Manufacturer: Compaq
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.60GHz
Memory: 512MB RAM
Hard Drive: 80 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce2 MX 100/200
Monitor: COMPAQ FP745A Analog Flat Panel Monitor
Sound Card: Intel(r) Integrated Audio
Speakers/Headphones:
Keyboard: USB Root Hub
Mouse: USB Root Hub
Mouse Surface:
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)

A used Radeon 9700 or 9800 Pro will be a good upgrade for your system, as well as another 512mb of RAM.

You probably could skip a PSU upgrade with a 9800.

didn't think i would ever say this but i would think it might be cpu bottleneck. true get a high 9 series card from ATI would allow you to play games to the max of your system abilites but that cpu probably will hold you back in a new title such as that.

well, build one yes, whilst i would usually recommend upgrading comps as much as possible, i do not think pre-built comps should be as they are usally outdated when they are released and use proprietary pieces of hardware which are not always compatable.

if you are on a strict budget then trying to get everything you can out of your current one is a good idea.