Video Card Upgrade Recommendation for WinXP System

[cmaMath13]

I am running an AMD dual core process, 2 gigs ram, and WinXp. I currently have a GeForce 7800 GT (PCI-Express). With video card prices so low in some of the Nvidia and AMD/ATI line cards, I was thinking of upgrading. My main concern is that I am still running DirectX9 and I am not sure it will be worth it.

I was think about snagging a GeForce 9800 GTX for about $160.

What is your opinion?

 

[IlllI]

i would not spend over 100 for such an old system. it gets to a point where its not worth investing so much money into something like that. the investment just isnt worth the return

 

[daveybrat]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814127379

I'd go with this MSI 9800GT for only $105 ar. Significantly faster than your old card and it is very quiet and very cool. One of the best cooling solutions that is also used on their HD 4850 card. :thumbsup:

 

[AzN]

Originally posted by: clandren
i would not spend over 100 for such an old system. it gets to a point where its not worth investing so much money into something like that. the investment just isnt worth the return

For a $100 you can get a quite a video card these days.

He could always upgrade his mobo and CPU later even if he bought something like 4870. he is still running a dual core AMD. Low end but not bad for games.

 

[cmaMath13]

Good point.

I haven't upgraded in so long, because I haven't felt the need to.

I may consider a less expensive card.

Thanks.

 

[cmaMath13]

Originally posted by: daveybrat
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814127379

I'd go with this MSI 9800GT for only $105 ar. Significantly faster than your old card and it is very quiet and very cool. One of the best cooling solutions that is also used on their HD 4850 card. :thumbsup:

That's a fine deal. Thanks for point me in the right direction.