Worth it to upgrade integrated video card?

[gigabyte06]

Hey everybody,
I was thinking about getting a dedicated video card for my pc. I don't really do alot of gaming(a little here and there),mostly videos,music,movies. I have 1024ram installed,but the integrated graphics is taking 64mb leaving me with 960 instead. I want to get that memory back. What are your recommendations? I would like to keep it around 200.00. I have been looking at the 6600gt and the 6800gs,but am wondering if maybe that would be more than I need. Thanks
a little system info if it helps>>> amd 64 3200+
1024ram
epower puma II 450w ps

 

[mwmorph]

what is a little gaming here and there? 10 minutes of ut2007 is more demanding on a video card than 15 hours of solitare.

 

[gigabyte06]

Originally posted by: mwmorph
what is a little gaming here and there? 10 minutes of ut2007 is more demanding on a video card than 15 hours of solitare.

Nothing like ut2007.Things like splinter cell,etc.

 

[Jeff7181]

How about an All-in-Wonder card from ATI? That would give your gaming a little more umph and also allow you to do more with your videos, music, and movies... like capture video, watch TV on your PC and use your PC as a DVR, etc.

 

[gigabyte06]

Originally posted by: Jeff7181
How about an All-in-Wonder card from ATI? That would give your gaming a little more umph and also allow you to do more with your videos, music, and movies... like capture video, watch TV on your PC and use your PC as a DVR, etc.

I did look at the 9600xt at one time? and the 9800 pro. I plan on getting a new pc with pcie in the near future,but want to get what I can out of this one first.

 

[mwmorph]

Originally posted by: gigabyte06

Originally posted by: mwmorph
what is a little gaming here and there? 10 minutes of ut2007 is more demanding on a video card than 15 hours of solitare.

Nothing like ut2007.Things like splinter cell,etc.

which one, Splinter Cell Chaos Theory will utterly rape a 6600gt and at higher resolutions, the 6800gs wont be all too happy. On the other hand, if you play original, the 6600gt will be fine.

 

[Jeff7181]

Originally posted by: gigabyte06

Originally posted by: Jeff7181
How about an All-in-Wonder card from ATI? That would give your gaming a little more umph and also allow you to do more with your videos, music, and movies... like capture video, watch TV on your PC and use your PC as a DVR, etc.

I did look at the 9600xt at one time? and the 9800 pro. I plan on getting a new pc with pcie in the near future,but want to get what I can out of this one first.

If you want to go PCI Express soon, something like this would be adequate for your gaming and shouldn't break the bank.