what is the best video card for my pc?

what is the best video card for my pc.

amd 64 3700+
2gb Ram
6600gt

i want to give me old pc another life line, to play some games from 2006-2007. i am think of getting the 3850HD (512mb) , 8800gt (512mb) or the new 4850 HD (512mb) . i know it would be a bottleneck, but would i see a big improve from my current card (6600GT)

Current benchmarks

bf2: all High with 4AA and 16AA @ 1280*1024 = 5-12 frames

bf2142: all High no aa/af a @ 1280*1024 = 18-25 frames

call of duty 4: 640*480 highest possible setting (no aa/af) 15-25 frames

GRID: 800*600 med setting (no aa/af) 20-30 frames

UT3 : 640*480 high-med setting (no aa/af) 30-40 frames


4850HD = £120,
8800gt = £90,
3850 HD = £65

would a new card like the ones above increase my performance say playing these game at 1280*1024 med-high setting 25-30 frames.



thanks for your help

8800GT and overclock it. will surpass 4580

thanks, and yes my mb support PCI-E 16

If you have PCI-E X16, the 4850 is the best choice.

Exactly. That's why the only logical choice is to get 3850 for 65 pounds. It will run the games you mentioned above without a problem. I understand they are not very playable right now with your current setup. With 3850 you will be able to play them all. If you want to burn money, you can buy 4850 or 8800, which will give you a couple extra frames per second, but you won't be able to notice it while playing anyway. Good luck.