Best Graphics card for my $$$ limit $50

[Net]

Hello,

I am looking for the best graphics card for $50. I can support PCI express x16

I want to be able to play games like Counter Strike Source and run Windows Vista in an excellent condition.

let me know the best you can come up with.

no fans on the graphics card please


my system btw is AMD 64 4000+ w/ 1GB PC3200 DDR and a 380W power supply

 

[Kromis]

Oy! I'm not sure you have a wide selection to choose from!

 

[Net]

I found this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814103028

but it says I need a 420W power supply or greater. Ouch, what can I run then if I only have a 380W power supply?

 

[Kromis]

Originally posted by: net
I found this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814103028

but it says I need a 420W power supply or greater. Ouch, what can I run then if I only have a 380W power supply?

You don't really need a 420W power supply. It just depends on the amperage that the rails on your power supply dishes out.

And I'm not sure I would go with that video card...

 

[Net]

what about this one? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161072


What should I look for? I'm a total newb to video cards.

 

[Kromis]

Originally posted by: net
what about this one? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161072


What should I look for? I'm a total newb to video cards.

Lol, that's more or less the same as your previously suggested card...

But damn, most the low end 7100 and 7300 series are 64-bit...

http://www.gpureview.com/show_cards.php?card1=376&card2=497

This is all I can come up with. Use that site to your advantage!

Well, you might as well go for that X1550

But if you can spare an additional $20 or so, you might get a bigger bang for your buck at among some of the selections at that price range (But damn! There aren't a lot of passive heatsinks for cards at that range...)

Does a passive heatsink *really* matter to you? You would prefer silence to performance?

 

[Net]

If I can find mail-in rebate deals on $99 cards to fit my specs what should I look for in a card?

 

[Net]

okay here we go http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a...MP=AFC-SlickDeals&Item=N82E16814143084

my computer is really really quite, how loud do you think that fan is?

 

[Kromis]

Originally posted by: net
okay here we go http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a...MP=AFC-SlickDeals&Item=N82E16814143084

my computer is really really quite, how loud do you think that fan is?

I'd say its relatively quiet. At least its not as loud as ATi's X1800/X1900 series. That's also a good choice, by the way.

 

[daveybrat]

Here's the perfect card for you:

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A 7300GT by Gigabyte that is factory overclocked, passive with massive heatsink and heatpipes. A decently fast and quiet little card for $77.

 

[lyssword]

Originally posted by: daveybrat
Here's the perfect card for you:

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A 7300GT by Gigabyte that is factory overclocked, passive with massive heatsink and heatpipes. A decently fast and quiet little card for $77.

I agree

 

[tuteja1986]

Buy a used graphic card ... something like a x800pro ...