Im trying to go as cheap as possible on a video card for a new build. I will be upgrading in the future. I dont plan on playing FPS, just RTS and i dont need to play them on high settings. Just good enough to run them. Any suggestions?
This is the last part i need to buy for my new build. And i have exhausted all my funds at this point.Also it is pci-e
 
CPU - Intel E2160
PSU - Corsair vx 550w
HDD - WD 320gb
RAM - G.Skill 2x1 ddr2 800
MOBO -  GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L
CASE -  Cooler Master Elite 330 RC

veezee without knowing the rest of the pc parts it will be hard to help you post back your spec and if it's a pci-e slot or the other agp?  
 
spec = help
 
do it and they will help!
 
 

sorry about that

it would be great to get some opinions as im going to be ordering my parts tonight. I have researched for too long and im to impatient to wait any longer.

What's your budget? The 2600XT is a great deal at under $90.

I would suggest the Radeon 3850. As currently it's price/performance ratio kills every card.

He said he has a limited budget, so I'm assuming he can't afford a HD3850. Currently, the 8800GS is a real steal, it performs well against the HD3850 and costs around $130.

Well everything looks good, the cpu should OC well. How much are you willing to spend on a video card?

8800GS or HD3850 would work great if you can go that high.
 
Heck actually I am selling my old card on eBay if you want to go that route. It works perfectly fine and has a good cooler on it. Its a Sapphire x1900xtx
 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d [...] :IT&ih=015