$100 to spend.But unsure where.

[Animage]

OK my 8800GT card i purchased 2 years ago is dead.
I have ~$100 to spend.
I have an Abit IP35 PRO with E8400 processor and 4 gigs of ram running Win 7 64,

I play modest games such as WoW, Counter-Strike:Source...

Should i be looking at a card like 9800GT or some of the 204/260/270 lines?

In other words should i be looking for an older "top of the line" card or a newer "mid range" card.

Any links would be greatly appreciated. Looking at these 3
"http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102834"
4850 1gig 256bit ddr3 109.99
"http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102873" -worth extra $?
5770 1gig DDR5 128bit 149.99
"http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130542"
GT240 1gig DDR5 128bit $104.99

 

[Atara]

Since you're just playing wow/cs source you could pick up a used 4890 for ~$140 if you're willing to spend that much. I'd suggest baking the card you have first though, more info here: http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=606658.

 

[TheMeanestGuest]

Well, I can't get your links to work, so I don't know which specific 4850 that is, or its exact price. But, out of those three and having ~$100 I would have to recommend a 4850.

 

[happy medium]

I'd get a hd4870 1gb for 135$ OR 105$ AFTER REBATE.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-376-_-Product

Faster then the 4850 and = to a 5770.

Whats your power supply like and monitor resolution?

 

[Animage]

i run 19x12 on a 24" Samsung Monitor, Antec PSupply 500w.

 

[Termie]

i run 19x12 on a 24" Samsung Monitor, Antec PSupply 500w.

Couldn't get Happy's link to work, so I'm linking to the card he was referring to: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121376

At your resolution and with that power supply, this card will work well. Big improvement (at least 50 percent) over the 8800gt.