What's a good non $250 video card to get? (ATI, gForce3, etc..)

[LordJezo]

I dont want to spend the money on a gForce4 4400. Too much money.

But, I do want something that will play all of today's games when paired with about a 1900 athlon xp.

What's a good bet that wont set me back a whole lot? How about even the lower end gforce 4 cards.. are they any good?

 

[bjc112]

Radeon 8500

Ti4200 can be had for under 150....

 

[Athlon4all]

Definately the GF4 Ti 4200 if u have $150, but if not, the R8500 is a fine card.

 

[Chadder007]

Here is what I just bought...
ATI 8500 128 megs with Gamepad!!
(thanks HotDeals forums)
edit: btw....free shipping and 10 dollars off if you have a Visa...or 10% off if you have discovery card. You will have to look for the 10's off at a certain bargains for...tech site.

 

[spanky]

the ti4200 or 128mb 8500 are good choices and could both be had for the $150 (give or take a few bux).

 

[murphy55d]

Gainward Ti4200, it will easily overclock to 4400+ speeds.

 

[VBboy]

GF4 4200

Can't you buy a 4400 for under $250?! Some GF4 4600 already cost close to $280