Need Midrange card today, ATI 3850 best choice?

[daveybrat]

I'm ordering a new midrange video card for my brother's pc today, but i'm not completely sure what to get.

He doesn't want to spend a lot, so the 8800GT, GTS, and 3870 are out of the question.

Unfortunately, the 8800GT 256MB card is still overpriced and out of stock.

I can get an MSI ATI 3850 256MB OC card for $170. Is there really a better bargain than this card for the price?

I appreciate the feedback so i can order this afternoon




btw. He'll be playing COD4 mostly at 1024x768 on a CRT.

 

[error8]

That card is just perfect for the low resolution of the CRT.

 

[mruffin75]

even at higher resolutions the 3850 is a good card... it's actually a lot better than people give it credit for..

 

[imported_Scoop]

It's a good card, especially if the 8800GT is too expensive for your budjet.

 

[ManWithNoName]

I agree with the rest, the HD3850 sounds like a good fit, next least expensive alternative would be the 8800GT 256MB for $209....

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814150264

 

[daveybrat]

Thanks guys for the input, looks like the MSI 3850 OC it is!

 

[Zap]

Originally posted by: error8
That card is just perfect for the low resolution of the CRT.

That card may be overkill for that resolution.

Have fun with that card - sounds like a weeeener!

 

[daveybrat]

Lol, thanks zap, and he has a 19" crt, so he can do higher, just wanted to make sure i got him a card that can do high detail settings at a minimum of 1024x768.

Card is ordered, i'm sure he'll be happy. It'll be paired with 2GB of DDR2 and a Core2Duo 2GHz.