friend got a new shuttle ss51g, what video card u guys recommend for under $150?

[desiplaya4life]

here's his specs

shuttle ss51g
1.6@2.0 p4
512mb pc2700 ram
onboard sound

blank agp4x slot


according to those specs which card will be the best bang for the buck (under $150)?

Ati 9700 pro 128mb
Ati 9800 pro 128mb

or which nvidia that compete with them two?


also what is the major diff between 9700 and 9800's? im sorry but im little behind of video card tech's... thanks in advance



games he'll play or plays

battlefield 1942/expansions
doom 3
nfs underground

 

[Cawchy87]

I would say 9800pro but you can't get them for that cheap. 9700pro is a very good card.

EVERYTHING you want to know about the 2: http://www.hardocp.com/article.html?art=NDQ4LDE=

 

[JammingJay]

9800pro of course offers better performance (5-10%). Both cards are solid upper mid end performance. You'll see used 9800pros go anywhere between $150-$190 in the forums, and 9700 pros from $120-$145 in the forums. You won't go wrong with either card, but I have to warn you that you'll be limited to playing Doom 3 at a medium setting. (Which still looks stellar)

 

[Cawchy87]

never seen a 9800pro lower than 170, seen a few n/p for 160 tho.

 

[Lonyo]

I would get a 9700Pro since it'll be a little cheaper, and you'll probably be held back a bit by the CPU.

 

[desiplaya4life]

so none of guys recommend a nvidia card?