Need a new video card

[Jaiguru]

I've had this 7800gt for who knows how long and I think it's finally time to step it up. I'll still be using my same motherboard and processor I suppose, so rule out any pci express 2.0 cards. I've been looking around but I've been out of the purchasing game for so long that I really have no clue what card would be best for me to upgrade to. I'm willing to spend a maximum of $200. Thanks.

 

[covert24]

look into the 4850. its pci express 2.0 but it will work just fine in what ever motherboard you have.

 

[mpilchfamily]

Don't rule out PCI-e 2.0 cards. Thay will still work with your system.

 

[Jaiguru]

Originally posted by: covert24
look into the 4850. its pci express 2.0 but it will work just fine in what ever motherboard you have.

I did not know this. Trying to decide between the Radeon 4850 and the 8800gt now. Specs seem very similar, so does the price. Any recommendations?

 

[covert24]

4850 all the way

 

[Sylvanas]

4850 definitely.

 

[error8]

4850 is faster then 8800 gt.

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/HD_4850/8.html