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knilbeci   09-22-2009 at 11:01:26 PM

hello! i'm looking for some suggestions about which video card to get preferably $150 or less, looking forward to your replies thank you!

my system specs:

windows xp pro
asus m3a78-cm
amd phenom II x4 940 3.0 ghz
ocz pc2-8500 4gb
corsair 750w tx
coolermaster elite 335 midtower
acer 17" lcd 1280 x 1024

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Ehsan W   09-22-2009 at 11:16:23 PM

Ati Hd 4870 would be the best, a little future proofing can't hurt
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001NT1GJ6
first link I found, so it might not be the lowest price out there

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knilbeci   09-22-2009 at 11:43:50 PM

does the video card memory matter if i'm just playing at 1280 x 1024 resolution? i want to save some money but if the price difference isn't that much between a 512 and 1gb, would it still be practical to get the 1gb 4870 in terms of performance? thanks for your reply btw

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tavernarijared   09-22-2009 at 11:47:13 PM

hands down 9600gt 2gb sparkle card ..... runs everything on highest settings and is really good even though its out dated

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invisik   09-23-2009 at 12:05:46 AM

the amazon deal is horrible.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814131148

there's really no point in getting over 512mb at that resolution but the link i posted is a 4870 1gig. Only recommended that card since its on sale and is priced at the same card with 512mb.

9600gt 2gig is a waste. The 9600gt cant even use 2gig of memory. I would not recommend that card at all.

If you really want to save money a 4850 is the best option in my opinion.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814127414

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knilbeci   09-23-2009 at 12:25:20 AM

thank you everyone for your replies, i think i'm going for the 4870 1gb so i'll be covered just in case i upgrade to a better monitor in the future

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Shadow703793   09-23-2009 at 12:38:43 AM

invisik wrote :

the amazon deal is horrible.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814131148

there's really no point in getting over 512mb at that resolution but the link i posted is a 4870 1gig. Only recommended that card since its on sale and is priced at the same card with 512mb.

9600gt 2gig is a waste. The 9600gt cant even use 2gig of memory. I would not recommend that card at all.

If you really want to save money a 4850 is the best option in my opinion.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814127414


+1. 2GB on the 9600GT and even GTX is quite pointless.

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rangers   09-23-2009 at 12:45:09 AM

i would give it a week, the new cards by ati will be out and the price of the 4870 will drop, like a stone

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Shadow703793   09-23-2009 at 02:07:33 AM

^True that.

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