Need Video Card Upgrade Suggestion
About 18 months ago I built this machine for my daughter and her friend.
CPU - AMD “Barton” XP2500+
Motherboard - Asus A7N8X-X (NF2-400)
Memory - 2 X 256MB Kingston Value Ram (512MB), PC3200
Video Card - BFG Nvidia GeForce FX5500, 290/256/128 /
Windows XP Home Edition
They are finding that the current video card is not up to the task with newer games - not exactly a surprise (it was a budget decision when the computer was first put together). We are looking for a new card, but don't want to spend more than $150.
I'm thinking a GeForce 6800-class card would fit the bill nicely. What are your recommendations for the best card for around $150 or less?
What do you think of this Radeon 9800Pro, or this? Yeah, I know, the best mid-range cards are somewhere in the Nvidia 6800 lineup, but not for $150 or less. Or am I wrong?
CPU - AMD “Barton” XP2500+
Motherboard - Asus A7N8X-X (NF2-400)
Memory - 2 X 256MB Kingston Value Ram (512MB), PC3200
Video Card - BFG Nvidia GeForce FX5500, 290/256/128 /
Windows XP Home Edition
They are finding that the current video card is not up to the task with newer games - not exactly a surprise (it was a budget decision when the computer was first put together). We are looking for a new card, but don't want to spend more than $150.
I'm thinking a GeForce 6800-class card would fit the bill nicely. What are your recommendations for the best card for around $150 or less?
What do you think of this Radeon 9800Pro, or this? Yeah, I know, the best mid-range cards are somewhere in the Nvidia 6800 lineup, but not for $150 or less. Or am I wrong?
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Someone has already done your homework for you.
The 6600GT look like the Daddy.