Video Card Choice

[bigj]

I'm looking for a video card for my new computer that'll be under 200 bucks. PCI-Express card that'll run bf2 real smooth with medium to high settings. Any help? Thanks

[Bungalow_Bill]

Re: Video Card Choice

You've got two good choices. Go for a 7600GT @ $130 if you absolutely cannot go higher than 200. However if 200 is a bit of a "soft" limit then I'd highly recommend footing the extra 50 or so bucks and getting a 7900GT. These two cards represent the best bang for you buck you can get right now. The 7900GT being twice as fast as a 7600GT for a little less than double the price. A 7900GT will give you plenty of power for BF2 and future games and will carry you nicely all the way till the DX10 cards start being released.

[sassback]

Re: Video Card Choice

not true, i saw a 7800GTX at best buy for $189.99

[bigj]

Re: Video Card Choice

You've got two good choices. Go for a 7600GT @ $130 if you absolutely cannot go higher than 200. However if 200 is a bit of a "soft" limit then I'd highly recommend footing the extra 50 or so bucks and getting a 7900GT. These two cards represent the best bang for you buck you can get right now. The 7900GT being twice as fast as a 7600GT for a little less than double the price. A 7900GT will give you plenty of power for BF2 and future games and will carry you nicely all the way till the DX10 cards start being released.

lol can you find me that 130 dollar vid card?

[TehFunk]

Re: Video Card Choice

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130283

not true, i saw a 7800GTX at best buy for $189.99

Are you sure? A 6600 is $180 at bestbuy...

[bloodie73]

Re: Video Card Choice

For something under 200 bucks, the 7600 is the only way to go.

[Timewarp]

Re: Video Card Choice

LOL I'll stick with the little radeon 9800 pro and my 2.5 gigs of ram....

[(4THIDUSA) SSG H.]

Re: Video Card Choice

x1800, 199.99, but after mail in rebate 169.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814161004

[Bungalow_Bill]

Re: Video Card Choice

lol can you find me that 130 dollar vid card?

It's anywhere from 125-170 bucks with or without a rebate depending on where and when you buy it. Just go to either www.pricegrabber.com or www.froogle.com or www.pricewatch.com and seach for 7600GT / 7600 GT and look for the lowest price on a card with good reviews. I'd recommend an eVGA card. They are the cheapest, best customer support, step up program, lifetime warranty (you can remove fan/OC and it doesn't void warranty) and generally speaking they're the fastest of the 7600GT cards.