need a new video card

[stewie574]

my old one got fried due to dust build up (which is why i wow to clean my hardware at least every 4 months). the guys at bestbuy said that a new one there would cost around $60, and the better ones are up in the hundreds.

so, can anyone suggest a good video card replacement? i'm looking for something that can run dod:s, cs:s, and tf2.

thanks!

 

[Turmoil]

If you are looking for inexpensive performance, go for an Nvidia GT 520. It runs about $50 on newegg and you can definetly play these games with good frames on good to maxed settings.

It's actually $32.99 with mail-in rebate.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121475

 

[stewie574]

thanks. i had a NVIDIA GeForce 9300GE and that ran just fine. is the one you posted better or relatively similar in performance?

 

[I'm your huckleberry]

Here is an even better option imo:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162067

When factoring in shipping on the other one, this one is only $5 more up front, but you have the ability to get it $5 cheap after MIR of both. And this one destroys the gt 520 in case you ever progress to some newer games:

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Zotac/GeForce_GT_520/23.html

About 70% performance increase over the gt 520. That would be my recommendation at least.

 

[Snipeye]

Between the two cards, I'd vote for the GT 430 Fermi from huckleberry. As he says, more up front, but after S&H and MIR, it'll also save you about $4-5 overall.

 

[Tumblin]

I would also pick the 430, but that could be my Nvidia bias talking.

 

[Snipeye]

I would also pick the 430, but that could be my Nvidia bias talking.

Uhhh... both cards are nVidia....
:facepalm

 

[Tumblin]

Way to be obvious and ruin a joke....