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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.

Thanks in advance for the replys =D



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Name: anmor
Date: April 28, 2007 at 17:11:03 Pacific
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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
Reply:

You don't have to google anything...just check out newegg.com & use the following article as your guide:

http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/04...

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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