Best Video Card for Around $300

[Whirlwind]

What is the best video card I could get for around $300

I was thinking maybe the X1900XT 512MB? Or am I way off on this.

 

[keeleysam]

If you look, you could most likely pick up a 7950GX2 for $325 or so.

 

[Kromis]

Originally posted by: keeleysam
If you look, you could most likely pick up a 7950GX2 for $325 or so.

If you can't, then X1950XT!

 

[Whirlwind]

At newegg both of the cards mentioned above are over $400 and the 7950GX2 is well over $400.

Are you guys sure about those cards being had for the $325 range....if so......please lead me to them....lol

Could you guys please post me a link....it will be much appreciated

 

[KeithTalent]

Here is an X1950Xt 256 for $300: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814161048

 

[Whirlwind]

Sorry....my bad....i'm looking for a 512MB card

Sorry for the confusion

 

[keeleysam]

A used 7950GX2 is where it's at.

 

[happy medium]

Originally posted by: keeleysam
A used 7950GX2 is where it's at.

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=45&threadid=1960034&enterthread=y

 

[Whirlwind]

What would be the best NEW $300 video card that i could get with 512MB of memory

 

[tuteja1986]

Battlefield 2 1600x1200x32 4xAA 8xAF
$250 X1900XT 256MB : 80.1
$250 7900GTO : 77.3
$200 X1950PRO : 64.2
$250 7900GT : 59.7

Halflife 2 Lost Coast 1600x1200x32 4xAA 8xAF
$250 X1900XT 256MB : 57.2
$250 7900GTO : 51.9
$200 X1950PRO : 43.5
$250 7900GT : 40.9

Fear 1600x1200 0xAA 8xAF
$250 X1900XT 256MB : 47
$250 7900GTO : 41
$200 X1950PRO : 35
$250 7900GT : 34

Call of Duty 2 1600x1200 4xAA 8xAF
$250 X1900XT 256MB : 40.5
$250 7900GTO : 34.9
$200 X1950PRO : 32
$250 7900GT : 30.7

Farcry HDR 1600x1200 0xAA 8xAF
$250 X1900XT 256MB : 54.1
$250 7900GTO : 50
$200 X1950PRO : 44.1
$250 7900GT : 39.5


Oblivion HDR Mountain Area 1600x1200 0xAA 8xAF
$250 X1900XT 256MB : 39.1
$250 7900GTO : 32.5
$200 X1950PRO : 31.3
$250 7900GT : 24.1

Oblivion HDR Foliage Area 1600x1200 0xAA 8xAF
$250 X1900XT 256MB : 26.8
$250 7900GTO : 16.9
$200 X1950PRO : 21.3
$250 7900GT : 12

http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/ati_radeon_x1950_pro/


X1900XT = 256MB , 625Mhz , 1450Mhz , 16(48 Pixel shader processor)
X1950XT = 256MB , 625Mhz , 1800Mhz , 16(48 Pixel shader processor)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102067 $250

In conclusion the X1900XT 256MB beats all and X1950XT beats up X1900XT. Winner is X1950XT
I just keep on posting the same message ;(

 

[enz660hp]

I would get an x1950xt 256mb. It will perform close to its big brother with 512megs of ram if you play at res. under 1600x1200.

 

[Cookie Monster]

Why not used? Used means its 100% gaurantee that it works fine. A 7950GX2 for 350ish is hard to come by really.

If not, a X1900XT 512mb since you wanted the 512mb card.

 

[Whirlwind]

OK. I have narrowed it down between X1950XT 256MB and X1900xt 512MB

I really wanted a 512MB card, but the X1950XT 256 MB has me thinking.

What would suit me better alittle faster memory....or 256 MB more memory?

 

[Nightmare225]

Originally posted by: Cookie Monster
Why not used? Used means its 100% gaurantee that it works fine. A 7950GX2 for 350ish is hard to come by really.

If not, a X1900XT 512mb since you wanted the 512mb card.

Have you taken this under consideration?

 

[Whirlwind]

I would buy used if i knew the user. I hate to send anybody that kind of cash with no guarentee of getting my card. Besides I imagine that the card in question is already sold.

 

[Munky]

I would get the x1900xt 512. You can always do a mild OC on the core and mem and most will reach x1900xtx clocks. The x1950xt 256mb is a good card also, but if the price is about the same I'd get the 512mb card.

 

[Whirlwind]

Thats the way I'm leaning Munky.

 

[apoppin]

Originally posted by: whirlwind
OK. I have narrowed it down between X1950XT 256MB and X1900xt 512MB

I really wanted a 512MB card, but the X1950XT 256 MB has me thinking.

What would suit me better alittle faster memory....or 256 MB more memory?

256MB more memory

i am leaning to upgrading my x1950p to the 512MB version

if you plan to keep your card "awhile", games are definitely getting more textures and more strain on the GPU's vRAM ... i think a mild o/c on the 512MB version might equal the performance of the 256MB core and memory while give you more 'futureproofing'.

 

[Whirlwind]

I've decided to go with the x1900XT 512 MB

Thanks for your input guys.