Choice between 2 graphics cards

[Guest]

Hi

I recently (last week) bought a new Dell Inspiron 580. It came equipped with the usual Intel HD graphics, and i'd very much like to give it something better. I've got 2 choices for graphics cards, and I'd like an educated opinion on which one would be the better choice. I plan on using this PC for a few games (L4D2, Rift) and also for 3D modeling with Maya and Zbrush and the like.
Sorry, but im fairly inexperienced with understanding the hardware.

My two choices are a PNY brand GeForce GT220 with 1024 MB DDR2
and a EVGA brand GeForce GT220 with 1GB of DDR3 that costs $20 more.

I've heard that EVGA is a better brand for Graphics cards, but are the hardware differences enough to warrant spending a little extra?

I'm pretty sure I have the hardware capabilities (power supply is 350W) to run either of these, and either will fit in my machine just fine I think.

Thanks in advance

 

[Dominaz1]

GT220 is not a gaming card.
You should go for a GT 240 / ATI5670.

Or even a 6570.

 

[ionut19]

Now the standard is DDR5. DDR2 is so slow, movies will play backwards.

I do not know witch video cards work better with the programs you mentioned. But for gaming, nothing below 5670 at 1280x1024.

 

[bdizzle11]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161315&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Video+Cards-_-Hightech+Information+System+Ltd.-_-14161315 This card is great if you looking to stay cheap. It doesnt require the 6 pin power supply connectors and can handle most things at a decent resolution.

 

[iam2thecrowe]

GT220 IS USELESS FOR GAMING. GET A 5670.