Gaming Graphics Card Hunting. Specs, Price Range and want feedback

TSOShadow

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Looking for a new gaming graphics card since last one overheated when a fan failed I believe.

I got the jist of info needed to select one.. but I don't want to just buy something I have the 'jist' of... so I figure someone else with this experience could point out some options with confidence?...

Price Range: 150-200$

OS:Windows 7
Mother Board: GA-880GMA-UD2H
PCI-Express x1
PCI-Express x16 slot (PCIEX16)
PCI-Express x16 slot (PCIEX4)
PCI Slot

Power Supply: 500w

CPU: AMD Atholon(tm) II X4 640 Processor (4 CPUs), ~3.0Ghz
RAM: 4068MB

Located: Canada, Ontario, Toronto, Etobicoke or just GTA

EDIT1:
I've been playing at 1600x1200 on a CRT monitor.
It's actually a VGA plug.

I got a TV monitor as well but I'm not sure if it's an improvement to my own monitor... has VGA and a DVI as well as a number of component ports.
Looks like this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824206039
 

meat_loaf

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You can buy a R9 270 for about $179 from NCIX which has stores in Ontario and Toronto.
http://www.ncix.com/detail/club3d-radeon-r9-270-14series-bd-94193-1215.htm

Here is a list of the brand for that price range.
http://search.ncix.com/search/?qcatid=0&q=r9+270