Looking for advice on a budget video card less than 60$

[GomJabbar]

I'm thinking about getting a VideoExcel A501T NVidia GeForce2 MX200 32MB AGP for 56$ at http://www.directron.com/a501t32tv.html

Is this a good deal or can you suggest something better?

My system is a moderate gaming system. I don't need TV out but would eventually like to get a DVD drive.

 

[Athlon4all]

Sounds good, but if you get the Radeon LE ($68 according to Anand's Price Guide) you can make it perform by doing a few things, like the Radeon 64, just with 32MB DDR.

 

[GomJabbar]

Ok, I found a couple of others that look promising:
Jaton 3DForce2-MX GeForce2 MX 32MB AGP - 55$
http://www.essencompu.com/nupplysingar.asp?ID=379

Or Creative 3D Blaster Annihilator 2 MX400 Geforce2 MX 32MB DDR AGP Video Card 68$
http://www.essencompu.com/nupplysingar.asp?ID=829

 

[VBboy]

Don't get the 200MX, just get the regular old GeForce2-MX, it's faster and cheaper.

 

[VBboy]

You couldn't find a better place than Directron to buy a videocard, could you?

Did you read their returns policy?
Just buy from mWave.com or NewEgg.com

 

[Pabster]

I'd have to recommend the Radeon LE, even though I'm not a huge Radeon fan. I think whilst a MX may outrun it in certain areas, the Radeon LE is a better choice. I suppose it all depends on what you'll be doing, and what operating system. Radeon's 2K drivers are still subpar, and if you're a big gamer the MX might be a better (and slightly cheaper) choice. You really can't go wrong with either.

 

[Jinny]

I second the Radeon LE, not sure how their drivers are though, I'm still using a regular vanilla TNT

 

[Maverick]

if you're on Windows 2000, get the Geforce. If you're on windows 98/ME get the Radeon.