GPU for BF2

[Stuxnet]

I'd like to stay at or below $300, but I need a GPU for BF2. You can check the link in my sig for the details of my rig, but it's an AMD 64 3500+ Venice with 1GB PC2700 RAM (I know I know...). I'm not really into exotic cooling solutions, so please keep that in mind with your suggestions. I have good airflow in the case, but the last thing I want to worry about is heat. I'm not an overclocker and I like to play it pretty safe with my system.

Thanks guys!

 

[BlueWeasel]

This post is best suited in Video or General Hardware.

Having said that, you've got plenty of choices under $300.

 

[Stuxnet]

Sorry about that... I wasn't sure which category would be best (and I didn't want to cross-post), and because it was BF2-specific, I stuck it here. Is there a way for me to move it or do I need a mod to do it?

 

[BlueWeasel]

Just sent a PM to Anandtech Moderator....if they are online, they move it in a matter of minutes.

Welcome to AT!

 

[Concillian]

PCI-e and under $300. I think the best choice there is x800XL.

 

[Farmer]

But anything above a 9800 will run it fine.

 

[dguy6789]

6600GT, 6800GT, Radeon X800XL.

All 3 come in AGP or PCIe flavors, are under $300, and will play Battlefield 2 at maximum settings providing you have enough ram.

 

[Concillian]

Show me where you can get a PCI-e 6800GT for under $300 including tax and shipping. I am skeptical.

The guys profile shows a PCI-e board.

 

[Stuxnet]

Thanks for the info guys, I decided on the MSI 6800GT:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814127158

(So much for the $300 limit hehe...)

 

[CVSiN]

6800GT /Ultra or 7800..
game is Nvidia Optimized and peeps are reporting issues with ATI cards so thats what I recommend.
also get anothe gig of ram.. and you should be on DDR400 3200 with that system..
thats another bottleneck..

 

[Malladine]

Originally posted by: CVSiN
6800GT /Ultra or 7800..
game is Nvidia Optimized and peeps are reporting issues with ATI cards so thats what I recommend.
also get anothe gig of ram.. and you should be on DDR400 3200 with that system..
thats another bottleneck..

Wow taking a back seat eh?

 

[CVSiN]

I havent played WoW in months bro... except on test server.. during the battlegrounds push...
I been too busy chasing girls again lately...

might have to go back to gaming hardcore soon.. money reserves starting to dwindle haha...

 

[TheUnk]

If your primary game will be BF2, go Nvidia. 6800GT is faster than the X800XL in BF2.