n00b needs help with the "video card thing"

[MainFramed]

i am building my first computer, and this video card {& a couple of other things} are new and not clear to me....i want a good video card but how do i know whats good or not? what should i get...and like i am lost very lost so please help me....i need a video card and i dont know how to pick one...

 

[spanky]

start reading

there's no way anyone can tell u everything u need to know. just read up as much as u can and choose a video card that suits your needs.

 

[Rankor]

Spanky's right. Doing a little research will help you in the long run.



A couple of other questions:

1) What do you intend to do on this computer?

2) What is your budget?



Some (AT) members also have their computer specs in their signatures at the bottom of their message posts. You can check these for some pointers in what you may want to buy.

As always, research, plan, purchase, and prepare and considering this is your first time tread lightly.