What's the best video card for its buck?

[astronomer02]

Hello Forum,

I am deciding on a new video card for my computer. I will be using the computer for a lot of gaming such as Counter Strike, Half-Life, and other high demanding games on the market. I also use a few high demand programs that require pretty high graphix support. My price range is generally anything below $100....but I'd rather find a video card for under $85. I don't think I want a 128 MB video card...too much money and way over what I need. Hopefully, one of the links below suits my needs


64MB GeForce2 TITANIUM AGP Video Card
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64MB GeForce3 TITANIUM 200 AGP Video Card
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PNY 64MB SDRAM AGP GeForce2 MX400 Video Card
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PNY Verto GeForce3 64MB DDR AGP Video Card
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GeForce4 MX420 64MB AGP SDRAM Video Card
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PNY Verto GeForce4 MX440 440 64MB AGP DDR Video Card w/ TV Out
Click Here

Thanks,

Greg

[richard_cocks]

As a general response (I haven't slicked those links), the GF3ti200 is good value for money, Id' stay clear of GF4MXs, but GF4ti4200 is good value if you want higher performance and more future-proofing.

I just bought a128MB Gf3ti200 with tv out a few months back now, and I am pleased with it and it wasn't that expensive.

If you want a budget card then you could get a Gf4mx, but a lower spec gf3 has more 'features' (ie stuff like pixel shading) for a similar price I think.

You didn't specify your needs though, are you a gamer or what?

[astronomer02]

I edited my last post, so check it out when you get the chance.

Greg-

[Baddog]

Go the couple extra bucks...ATI Raedeon 8500LE....$126.00

[astronomer02]

The only problem with going the extra couple of bucks for me is that I really have to keep a budget. In order for this new video card to work with my system, I am going to have to buy a new Motherboard, CPU, and Case. So I cannot afford to go top of the line for all of those categories.

Greg-

[richard_cocks]

The GF3ti200 will probably suit you best out of those listed then.

[Baddog]

What MB are you going to get?

[Bigjakkstaffa]

Gf3 is the best out of the list performance wise, and if you intend to do any serious gaming steer clear of anythng with the letters MX in it

--Jakk

[astronomer02]

I will likely buy a 64 MB and preferably with DDR memory.

Greg-

[Bigjakkstaffa]

Most of the cards you listed are DDR anyways, but you may want to consider 128mb RAM, what with reports that Doom 3 will need 80mb of texture memory, i think that if you want to be playing games for the future, a gf3 ti200 128mb might suit you best, afterall the price difference between 64mb and 128mb is now fairly negligible neways

--Jakk

[astronomer02]

I want to thank you all for helping me to choose the video card that best suits me. I have decided to go with the Geforce3 TI-200 64 MB. It is within my budget, and waaaaay better than the video card I have in my computer right now..lol.

Thanks guys,

Greg-

[astronomer02]

Oh......real fast.....what do you guys think of this deal on eBay.....could i get the 64 MB GeForce 3 nVidia TI-200 AGP for a better price without dealing with rebates and such. Here is the link below.......check it out real fast and tell me whether it is worth it or not to buy it.

Click Here

thanx,

greg-

[cheapster]

I would take a look at sybercom for some pretty good deals on Geforce 3 ($95) and Geforce 3 Ti200 ($94) video cards. They are made by Visiontek, a reputable manufacturer. Their Geforce 2 Ti is a very good buy for a decent fast card ($53 if you are really on a budget), although it doesn't support the latest dx 8.1 features like the Geforce 3 cards and the very expensive Geforce 4 Ti line. I would worry about your linked cards due to the nameless manufacturer and the 30 day warranty, not to mention $14 for shipping .
I ordered one of the Geforce 3 (non Ti 200) cards from sybercom and have been quite pleased with it. After all, the same card went for about $350 less than a year ago . Good luck

[eagle1]

HAVE YOU CHECKED: NEWEGG OR MWAVE????


OK... lol... I always buy hardware from these two stores and they both have great prices and great selections.!!!!!


You can get:

CHAINTECH Geforce3 TI200 64MB TV Retail Box for $105

or

GAINWARD/CARDEXPERT GeForce 3 Ti200 64MB (NVIDIA GeForce3 Ti 200 GPU), Power Pack Golden Sample, ( 4ns. 64MB DDR. ). TV-Out. GF3TI200 TI450. Overclocking enhanced performance mode. Retail box (GREAT FREAKING CARD and COMPANY!!!)
for $113

both @ www.newegg.com

So I suggest you go thru these sites and browse a little.!

[AllGamer]

I'll go for the ATI All In Wonder RADEON 9700, regardless of the price