Video card for 100~150?

[440sixpack]

Okay, so it appears my Ti4400 has been fried (Colors off, weird random characters in columns across the screen when booting, monitor keeps losing video signal), opened up the case and found the internal wires for the extra 4 usb port bracket were touching the center of the heatsink fan, and I figure preventing it from turning properly so video card go burn.

Anywho, looking for a replacement in the 100-150 range, preferably a step up from the 4400. Nothing really fancy though as the big splurge will be in the future for the NV40/45 class. Sadly I have not kept up with the video card market the last few months, so I am unsure of the specifics of the various models. For instance, I see an ASUS FX5200 128 MB w/all the VIVO type stuff for $110 - is that an improvement over what I had?

Anyway thanks in advance for any advice.

System is in the link below if that helps at all.

 

[Corporate Thug]

9600 pro

 

[bradruth]

Radeon 9500np. You might be able to softmod to 9700...I did!

 

[Corporate Thug]

if you are willing to stick with the performance of the 9500 NP if the mod doesnt work, then it is a good idea

 

[Twista]

noway the 5200 is like a geforce 4 mx with 9.0 and will die badly in upcoming games. Get 9500pro or some kind of 9500.

 

[DaveSimmons]

If you want a nvidia under $150 get a ti4200 (faster than a fx5600) or for under $100 a used gf3 from FS/FT fourm, stay away from the fx5200.

 

[Schadenfroh]

imo the software hack for the 9500np is too risky, get a 9600 or a 9500 pro

 

[440sixpack]

Hmmm, interesting. Thanks people.