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Good cheap graphics card
Name: protohunter Date: April 28, 2007 at 16:23:27 Pacific OS: Vista home Premium CPU/Ram: Pentium D 3GHZ Product: Compaq
Comment:
Ok so I just got a new pc with intergrated graphcs which handle some games good but others not so well.
I was wanting to know what the best pci-e graphics card is for the price preferably not over $150.
Also the power supply is only 300watt so please find something that will work with it.
Name: anmor Date: April 28, 2007 at 17:11:03 Pacific
Reply:
If you want a good graphics card for games you may need to get a more powerfull power supply. Most decent games cards would need at least 350watts. Best thing to do is find a card in your price range and then check the makers specs regarding power supply requirements. Google Pci-e graphic card under $150 and you will get lots of hits including reviews. I notice you are running Vista, that should give you a perfomance rating for your onboard video. Have a look at other's performance scores for the card you select and see how much gain you may get from your choice. Link to; http://thevistaforums.com/index.php...
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Response Number 2
Name: jam Date: April 28, 2007 at 18:13:53 Pacific
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You don't have to google anything...just check out newegg.com & use the following article as your guide:
But you will most likely need to upgrade your power supply.
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Response Number 3
Name: ian209 Date: April 28, 2007 at 20:00:25 Pacific
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"Good" and "cheap" do not go well together. But if ure looking for a budget card for around $150USD, try getting an X1950PRO or 7900GS. If notm than X1650XT & 7600GT. (X1650XT is better, 24pipelines and faster)
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