Need a low budget video card that future proof

[Sniper82]

I need a low budget card that will run HL2 good but also play say newer gaming coming in the next year or so. I don't run 1600x ref or FSAA and crap like that. I just want to run 1024x768(maybe even 1280x) with max detail.

Is there any out now thats fairly cheap or should I maybe wait a while longer. Nvidia or ATI is fine but prefer ATI.

 

[NarcoticHobo]

Maybe a 6600 GT, what is your budget?

 

[bigal40]

I'd say 9800 pro or 6600gt for a budget card that will play hl2 decently, but if you want something more future proof go with the 6600gt.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Go to the main AT website and read the HL2 and nv 6600 GT reviews. The 6600GT looks like the sweet spot on price/performance for 1024x768 gaming. The AGP version is just starting to ship, so right now you'll pay $230-250 instead of the $200 you'll pay in (hopefully) about a month from now.

 

[GasX]

Originally posted by: bigal40
I'd say 9800 pro or 6600gt for a budget card that will play hl2 decently, but if you want something more future proof go with the 6600gt.

In what world is a $200 video card a budget card?

 

[Dethfrumbelo]

You're probably going to have to go with Nvidia this time around.

The X800 Pro will run around $400.

The X700 is a little cheaper, but not that great.

The X600 can be had for under $200, but it flat out sucks - basically a 9600xt.

A 6600GT < $200 or a 6800NU ~ $250 seems the best choice.

 

[NarcoticHobo]

In what world can less than $200 allow you to run 1024x768(maybe even 1280x) with max detail in HL2

 

[slash196]

"Low budget" and "future proof" do not belong in the same sentence.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: Mwilding

Originally posted by: bigal40
I'd say 9800 pro or 6600gt for a budget card that will play hl2 decently, but if you want something more future proof go with the 6600gt.

In what world is a $200 video card a budget card?

In what world do "budget card" and "future proof" belong together? Or "budget card" and "HL2 max detail"?

- M4H

 

[GasX]

Originally posted by: NarcoticHobo
In what world can less than $200 allow you to run 1024x768(maybe even 1280x) with max detail in HL2

an equally valid question...


In the world of purchasing they talk about three things: cheap, fast, good

Pick 2


You want a cheap card now? don't expect a good one.

You want a cheap fast card? buy a x800 Pro in two years

You want a fast card now? $200 doesn't get you there...

 

[imported_Mitchell]

"
In what world is a $200 video card a budget card? "

The gaming world. You want to play new games you have to spend money.

It's simple. Games push PC hardware.

Not Microsoft Word.

 

[NarcoticHobo]

I don't know man, sometimes that spellchecker is a bitch on my cpu load.

 

[Fern]

Originally posted by: slash196
"Low budget" and "future proof" do not belong in the same sentence.

Wurd!