Just got new pc, video card suggestions

[Minicoop503]

Hey, I just picked up a eMachines pc with a 3.2 ghz celeron d, 512mb of ram, and junk onboard graphics. I am going to pop in a gig of ram to get a total of 1.5 gigs and I am thinking about this card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814133154

Is it good? Are there any other cards you suggest? I would like it if the card was under like 80 dollars.

[mlkmnz]

Re: Just got new pc, video card suggestions

Its average. You really want it to be a GT version at least. Or even a 7300GT, that would be better and theyre reasonably cheap.

[SJB]

Re: Just got new pc, video card suggestions

YE its not bad

[Minicoop503]

Re: Just got new pc, video card suggestions

Would it be able to run it on like medium settings? I dont need some extreme graphics, just to play the game smoothly. I looked at how much money I have and I could spend up to about 90 dollars on a card. How much is the GT version?

Edit- I found this- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16814122201R

It's open box but it has a 15 day return so if it doesnt work. Should I go for it? Or should I just buy a new one?

[TehFunk]

Re: Just got new pc, video card suggestions

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814131007

You could definately play at least on medium smoothly with this.

[GeoffRowley]

Re: Just got new pc, video card suggestions

Yeah I would suggest he x800GTO. If you want something a bit more futureproof and a card that will get high settings and play decent an evga 7600GT is what I'd recommend. Seriously the best price for performance out there, and it'll last longer then all the other cards mentioned.

[Minicoop503]

Re: Just got new pc, video card suggestions

Hmm, well the 7600 GT is too expensive for me so I'll probably go with the x800 GTO, looks like a good card

[megawhompertoo]

Re: Just got new pc, video card suggestions

just a little more money for an x850XT, and you get four more pipelines, 120mhz faster core AND 100mhz faster memory speeds. It's a good deal, for the money.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102505R

I've got an x800XT AIW and I run mostly with the high settings that make the most difference to me (dynamic shadows off and dynamic light on low, textures and lighting to medium). You could probably bump up a couple of those with the x850xt.

But--yeah--for that price range, definitely go with x800/x850 series. The memory interface and gddr3 memory will make them a little more future proof.

[Minicoop503]

Re: Just got new pc, video card suggestions

Alright, I'll think about it and I'll probably order one this week.

As for some ram, I already have 512 , I was thinking to put another 512 in because I think 1 gig is enough. Plus, there are a lot of good deals on 512 (comp usa has a free one right now)

[Talus]

Re: Just got new pc, video card suggestions

Moved to Tech Center

[megawhompertoo]

Re: Just got new pc, video card suggestions

Another gig would be better, but if you're on a limited budget then you'd probably rather have an x850xt and a gig of ram than an x800gto and 1.5gb.

What speed is the ram you currently have?

[Minicoop503]

Re: Just got new pc, video card suggestions

I'm not sure. How would I find out?


Edit- Looked at the specs and got it. Its PC-3200 (400MHz)

[sarb]

Re: Just got new pc, video card suggestions

you could pull medium settings on bf2 with that card. 1gb of ram is good enough too.

the others were right tho, the 6600 is ok for now, but games in the future it wont be. i have a 6600gt 128MB AGP, and i played HL2/CS:S on high, but i play BF2 on medium. im not too worried personally about future gaming, because i dont play too many PC games, and im not really picky about playing high settings.

[Minicoop503]

Re: Just got new pc, video card suggestions

Which card are you talking about? The 6600 or one of the Ati's?

[megawhompertoo]

Re: Just got new pc, video card suggestions

Edit- Looked at the specs and got it. Its PC-3200 (400MHz)

Great. You can pair that with a decent stick of 512mb at newegg for ~$40.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231026

edit...but if you can get a 512mb stick of pc3200 at compusa, that would be far better.