need new vid card.

[Zeitgeist]

I need a PCI-E vid card 256 or greater. Anyone willing to give me one out of the kindness of their hearts? I guess not...so can anyone just tell me the best ones in the price range of 100 - 300 =/ and how would I go about installing it without killing my computer in the process.

 

[zer0day]

First and foremost, do some research on your motherboard/chipset, and find out the best brand (nvidia or ati) that will work and/or have the best performance from it. Also, Some bigger cards require extra power from your PSU, so make sure you have enough power for that.

Other than that I think it just comes down to how much money you want to spend, and what type of card (gaming/media) you need.

This is nice if you are willing to spend a little more:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814143091
And this would be great if your on a budget:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150229

 

[senor cheeze puff]

when you say " how would i go about installing it" are you trying to say you have never upgraded/ modified your hardware?

 

[flavoracid]

nVidia 8800 Ultra all day.

 

[Jimb0_d]

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nVidia 8800 Ultra all day.
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and this fits into the 100-300 dollar price range....people who dont read others posts annoy me


If you are looking a nice card check out the gforce 7900GS its a very cheap card these days and does a pretty reasonable job. I got mine for £125 ($250) back in february so im sure they are cheaper now. Other than that possibly a 7900 gtx if u have a lttle more to spend, i really wouldnt touch DX 10 cards unless your gonna go for the mentioned 8800 series.

 

[Zeitgeist]

ah thanks guys

 

[Retsam]

Yeah youre gonna be in the 7900GT range. I believe 8800gts is less than $300 now isnt it? If so, that is the best bet. Although I play TF2 with my 7900GT and I have no problems.

I wish you luck on someone giving you one though.

 

[Oberst Muller]

you should prolly buy the nvdid geforce 7950gt.it´s about 150 bucks and it works fine with every game i played so far.

 

[ARMED]

Instead of a 7950GT, get a X1950XT. Its cheaper and it performs better. If you want, you can wait till October 29 for the 8800GT.

 

[Nvader [JONES]]

If you go DX10, then don't settle for anything less than an 8800. I have an 8600gt and it performs great, but not good enough.