Replacing radeon 9000 pro video card

[ailetlvo]

I'm going to replace my radeon 9000 pro video card, and I'm not really looking to upgrade to anything fancy. Something that will provide the same amount of power that I had before or maybe a little more will be fine with me. I'm looking to spend about 50 bucks. If anyone has any recommendations, I would appreciate it. Thanks!

 

[DaveSimmons]

newegg.com

$35 - Radeon 9250 sapphire - Model #: 100583L-GN-H Item #: N82E16814102441
> dx8, UT2004 at medium, 128 MB, 4x/8x, core 240/mem 400, fanless

$54 - Radeon 9600SE
Sapphire - Item #: N82E16814102525
> 325/400 dx9

 

[ailetlvo]

Thanks for the info. That's where I was looking but I could not decide on what kind to get since they all looked pretty much the same. Also, my brother was telling me that if I plan to get a video card I should get a nVidia. Is he referring to the newer cards, or an old one? He went camping so reception is bad and I can't contact him.

 

[raildogg]

Originally posted by: ailetlvo
Thanks for the info. That's where I was looking but I could not decide on what kind to get since they all looked pretty much the same. Also, my brother was telling me that if I plan to get a video card I should get a nVidia. Is he referring to the newer cards, or an old one? He went camping so reception is bad and I can't contact him.

lol typical fanboy ignorant comment. nvidia is better if you have $500 to spend.

otherwise, its pretty much even. for $50, go with what DaveSimmons recommended.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Exactly, above $400 you want an nvidia right now but under $75 the Radeons are better.

I say this using an nvidia myself, but it's a 6800 ($300 last year, $150 now).

 

[HamburgerBoy]

If you're looking to spend $50 you won't be able to get much of an upgrade. At best you might be able to get a 9600, but even that won't be much faster. Spend more on upgrading or don't at all.

 

[imported_goku]

Why do you need to upgrade this car but want similar performance, just really confused.