which graphics card?

[beaker182]

So i just went and bought a new video card, and i went in to the store with intensions to buy a 8500gt but ended up walkin out with a x1650pro because the guy convinced me it would be better for gaming then the 8500gt. I havent opened it up yet cause im not sure how good it will be. I play bf2142, how good will the x1650pro be for it? should i take it back and get the 8500gt?

8500gt was 135$
x1650 pro was 105$
(both 512M)

and im not gonna spend crazy amounts of money to buy an 8800gtx or whatever, my max is 150$, is there any suggestions for other cards within that price range? i was also thinkin of gettin the x1950 pro, its a little more and i dunno if its worth it.. is it?

[Sniper1432]

the X1650 and the 8500 are both low-end cards. If you can, spring for the X1950, you'll see way better performance with it. Trust me, people at stores are totally clueless when it comes to this stuff.

[beaker182]

the x1950 is only 256m, does that matter much?

o ya, the guy there said if i get the 1950, i would probably need a better power supply, mines 500w right now, would i need a better power supply or is he just trying to make me waste more money.

[Sniper1432]

even with 256, it is still better. Believe me, I had the X1650 pro and it was terrible

[beaker182]

k, well im willin to fork out a little extra for the 1950, but if i need a new power supply, then im not gonna waste the money. would i need a better power supply?

[Trevortt]

It depends on what brand your current PSU is?

If its one that came with a case then it will be poo and you will need a new one.

I recommend one from a top brand ie Akasa, Tagan, OCZ, Cooler Master, Corsair etc

[beaker182]

crap, then i dont think im gettin the 1950

[=98=]

a 500W will EASILY handle a X1950

Im running 3 hard disks, overclocked E6600, overclocked 8800gts, sound card and everything on a 580W....

[beaker182]

i got a question, what would be better?
a x1950 pro(512) or
a 8600GTS(256)

[Flt. Sgt. Powderhound]

Rad through this:

http://www.tomshardware.com/2008/01/03/the_best_gaming_graphics/

You can compare the two cards in different games here:

http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics_2007.html?modelx=33&model1=854&model2=725&chart=275

( know they haven't got the 256 X1950, but it'll give you a rough idea.)

[jesus]

Rad through this:

http://www.tomshardware.com/2008/01/03/the_best_gaming_graphics/

You can compare the two cards in different games here:

http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics_2007.html?modelx=33&model1=854&model2=725&chart=275

( know they haven't got the 256 X1950, but it'll give you a rough idea.)

this is why I don't really like that site for graphic card comparison

http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics_2007.html?modelx=33&model1=854&model2=725&chart=289

[Trevortt]

a 500W will EASILY handle a X1950

Im running 3 hard disks, overclocked E6600, overclocked 8800gts, sound card and everything on a 580W....

,,,,,

[=98=]

,,,,,

question?

[cloakster]

Beaker, where do you live? (Just wondering for what site to give a link from)

PS: This would be the best card for your budget: HIS Radeon HD 2900GT 256MB

[megawhompertoo]

don't pay money for an x1650__

they just aren't worth it.

in the super-budget models, 7600__ is still king,

+$100, you have lots and lots and lots of great options.