Video Card for $90 CAD?

[jcmaz]

Hey HWC,

My friend is in the market for a video card. His budget is around $90. He has a Dell Vostro system w/ a E8400 and an upgraded Sparkle 400W PSU.

He plays COD4, L4D, some MMO's, and the newer games that will come out.

I sort of recommended the GT240 but its too expensive @ ~110ish. Or would my 8800GS be a better deal?

So what video card should he get?

Thanks

[Zero82z]

He could probably find a used 8800GT for that price. It would be better than an 8800GS/9600GSO or a GT 240 (both of which perform about the same). Might even be able to find a 4850, which would be even better.

[Silvgearx]

The best choice would be a 9800GT EE or a ATI 5670 when it drops to the $80 zone.

Or that 8800GS would work but depending on his resolution that 384mem might not be enough.

Or a 8800GT/9800GT given that he has a 6pin connector on that PSU

[geokilla]

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If he doesn't mind buying used, see if he can get a 8800GT or ATI 4850 or 4830. Of course, you'll need a 6 pin PCI-E connector.

[crazyhorsejohnny]

If your friend doesn't mind used then he could prob find a 4850 for about $100. if he wants new the 240s have gone on sale pretty often since they came out. I got mine for under $100 taxes included.

[jcmaz]

How's the GT240 Crazyhorsejohny?

Does it do well in the games that you play?

I think my friend has a 20" monitor.

[_dangtx_]

9800gtx used. the sparkle should be fine.

[geokilla]

Originally Posted by jcmaz

How's the GT240 Crazyhorsejohny?

Does it do well in the games that you play?

I think my friend has a 20" monitor.

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GT240 is similar in performance to the 8800GS (96 shaders). Imo, stay away from the GT240.

[crazyhorsejohnny]

Originally Posted by jcmaz

How's the GT240 Crazyhorsejohny?

Does it do well in the games that you play?

I think my friend has a 20" monitor.

It's currently installed in my wife's rig and she's not a huge gamer but she plays The Sims and a couple other similar games and no problems so far.

Its too bad the 5670 is priced the way it is because it would be a good choice. For a system like your buddy has, going the used route might be the best option.

[myleftnut]

Shouldn't 4870's used be around that price now? With the new midrange stuff coming out soon, there should be some used cards going for cheap.