Reccomend me a pciE video card that is around 200

[yeedog]

So I looks like i might have to replace my video card as my current one could be dead and I was wondering what would you guys reccomend in the way of pciE. I do some gamming but not alot. I mostly play EAsport games and some first person shooters. No game in particualr tho. I do alot of video editing and watching HD movies on my computer tho.

I need to get it today so something that I could pick up at Best Buy would be ideal. I have 1GB of RAM and a AMD X2 3800+

I've been reading posts about all the different cards here and it seems quite confusing on which one I should pick up. I tought maybe i could get a better anwer by making a new post.



Thanks!

--Brian

 

[1Dark1Sharigan1]

Not sure what prices are at Best Buys but a good card would be the sub $200 7600GT . . .

 

[Cookie Monster]

EVGA 7600GT $159 AR

This looks to be a good card, as the cooler covers the ram as well unlike the stock one. Clocked at 600/1560 i think this card is pretty damn fast.

 

[imported_killuminati]

Geforce 7600GT:

MSI 7600GT with Dual Slot Cooler for $178
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814127209
factory overclocker to 580MHz

3vga 256-P2-N554-AX for $159 After Mail Rebate :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130017

ATI Radeon X1800GTO :

Sapphire X1800GTO VIVO for $199 :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102013

Connect3D X1800GTO VIVO for $169 After Mail Rebate :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814142067

Peace & ciao !!!

 

[yeedog]

thanks for the replies, but I need to get the card at Best Buy and not online. I need to make use of my computer now and I can't wait until wednesday for a new video card to come in

It just sucks because video cards are like $70 more when you buy at best buy.

 

[Amplifier]

Originally posted by: yeedog
thanks for the replies, but I need to get the card at Best Buy and not online. I need to make use of my computer now and I can't wait until wednesday for a new video card to come in

It just sucks because video cards are like $70 more when you buy at best buy.

They have a very lenient return policy.

 

[Ika]

Originally posted by: Amplifier

Originally posted by: yeedog
thanks for the replies, but I need to get the card at Best Buy and not online. I need to make use of my computer now and I can't wait until wednesday for a new video card to come in

It just sucks because video cards are like $70 more when you buy at best buy.

They have a very lenient return policy.

only on hardware; on software and other stuff they're stringent about that restocking fee.


try getting an X1600Pro. I believe those are around $200 at Best Buy. Also, I believe Best Buy DOES carry 7600GTs; not sure on their price, though.

 

[yeedog]

Originally posted by: Amplifier

Originally posted by: yeedog
thanks for the replies, but I need to get the card at Best Buy and not online. I need to make use of my computer now and I can't wait until wednesday for a new video card to come in

It just sucks because video cards are like $70 more when you buy at best buy.

They have a very lenient return policy.

are you suggesting to buy it at best buy now and then order it online and return the online one to best buy since i'll have the reciept anyways.....

 

[Cookie Monster]

You should order it online. MUCH cheaper..

 

[Amplifier]

Originally posted by: yeedog

Originally posted by: Amplifier

Originally posted by: yeedog
thanks for the replies, but I need to get the card at Best Buy and not online. I need to make use of my computer now and I can't wait until wednesday for a new video card to come in

It just sucks because video cards are like $70 more when you buy at best buy.

They have a very lenient return policy.

are you suggesting to buy it at best buy now and then order it online and return the online one to best buy since i'll have the reciept anyways.....

aye

 

[straightalker]

For 245$ shipped (fedex) you could have had the MSI X1800XT this week from Newegg using a 50$ off promo code and the 30$ rebate.

The 200$ price limit you set is apparently falling in the middle of your best options.

160$ can net you a 7600GT, but it is a very slow pony compared to the X1800XT.

I have the X1800XT now and had a Nvidia 5500 before that. Quite a jump. 15 times more powerful!

You really need to ask how much wow--factor are you looking for in terms of enjoying viewing you games and movies. For 245$ is the extra 45$ worth paying to get double the speed of the 7600GT and gorgeous quality graphics?

 

[bmx045]

I've bought and returned many video cards from best buy w/o any problems, the clerk takes the video card out, inspects it like she knows what shes looking at, and gives you a credited receipt back. Returned and on my way in 5minutes....