My wifes 'older' desktop is looking like it needs a new video card. I would like to try an Nvidia card for the PCI-E 16x slot instead of another ATI X1950 PRO that is in there now. I think the nvidia drivers are more 'friendly' with this system and applications she uses. Any thoughts on what inexpensive vid card would fill the role nicely? I was looking around the Nvidia 8 Series cards but I dont have a good feel for what will benefit me the most.
Purchase Details:
1.Budget: $50ish
2.Do you consider rebates? Yes
3.Brand Preference: Nvidia
4. Crossfire/SLI?: Only need one card and looking Nvidia route
5.Have you previously looked at a product which you feel would fill your needs? EVGA cards 8 series
6.Which games (If any)do you plan to play and @ which desired detail levels? Older games such as BF2 and KOTOR 2
7. Are there any other uses(Folding, Photoshop, Video editing or watching Blu-Ray) or features (DX11, CUDA, OpenGL, 3D, Eyefinity) you are looking for besides gaming? She does mild video editing on Pinnacle
8. Is the performance added by overclocking something you would take into consideration? No need to overclock
System Specs:
1. Pre-built(HP, Dell, etc)? Ordering(a new computer) or Upgrading? Replacing a dying ATI X1950 Pro for the PCI-E 16x slot
2.Monitor Resolution: 21" lcd rinning at 1280 X 1024
3.Processor:2.4 Ghz Single Core AMD
4.Power Supply Unit: 550W Antec Earth'something'
5.Case Dimensions(Length, Low Profile, Cooling): Its a mid to full sized tower and the ATI X1950 is as big of card as could be fit.
Thanks for any input as to which card will give me the most bang for my little bucks.
Purchase Details:
1.Budget: $50ish
2.Do you consider rebates? Yes
3.Brand Preference: Nvidia
4. Crossfire/SLI?: Only need one card and looking Nvidia route
5.Have you previously looked at a product which you feel would fill your needs? EVGA cards 8 series
6.Which games (If any)do you plan to play and @ which desired detail levels? Older games such as BF2 and KOTOR 2
7. Are there any other uses(Folding, Photoshop, Video editing or watching Blu-Ray) or features (DX11, CUDA, OpenGL, 3D, Eyefinity) you are looking for besides gaming? She does mild video editing on Pinnacle
8. Is the performance added by overclocking something you would take into consideration? No need to overclock
System Specs:
1. Pre-built(HP, Dell, etc)? Ordering(a new computer) or Upgrading? Replacing a dying ATI X1950 Pro for the PCI-E 16x slot
2.Monitor Resolution: 21" lcd rinning at 1280 X 1024
3.Processor:2.4 Ghz Single Core AMD
4.Power Supply Unit: 550W Antec Earth'something'
5.Case Dimensions(Length, Low Profile, Cooling): Its a mid to full sized tower and the ATI X1950 is as big of card as could be fit.
Thanks for any input as to which card will give me the most bang for my little bucks.
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