$150 - $200 Video Card?

Mach5Turbo · 08-16-2006, 06:53 AM

Hey,

I am in the market for buying a new Video card. I am lost though on which type of card I should get Nvidea or Radeon. I currently have been looking at the Radeon x1800 and its looks like a decent card for $200. I am also looking for a new monitor for about $200. So if you have any suggestions or comments on which monitor I should get or which video card is the best for about $150 - $200.

Thanks in Advance

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08-16-2006, 08:52 AM

Yes. For $200USD I'd definately go with the Radeon x1800xt:
I'd reccommend the either two of the Sapphire cards in this LINK. The only difference between them is that one comes in a retail box, and the other doesn't (OEM).

For a monitor, I'd strongly reccommend THIS one. I have one and I have to say its brilliant value for money. 700:1 contrast ratio, widescreen resolution, and 5ms refresh rate! Perfect for gaming.

That's my 2 cents anywhoo :P
Good luck.

LoneStrider · 08-16-2006, 10:06 AM

nice searching 64, but how in the world is it possible that a 1800XT can be from 200 to 509 dollars? know the difference between these priceranges? Okay, different manufacturers, but does that actually mean price increases of 300 dollars?

odd.

08-16-2006, 11:59 AM

No idea why tbh.

Magus · 08-23-2006, 10:14 AM

Maybe HDTV and 256 mb makes the difference in those cards

jack carver · 09-12-2006, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mach5Turbo@Aug 16 2006, 06:53 AM
Hey,

I am in the market for buying a new Video card. I am lost though on which type of card I should get Nvidea or Radeon. I currently have been looking at the Radeon x1800 and its looks like a decent card for $200. I am also looking for a new monitor for about $200. So if you have any suggestions or comments on which monitor I should get or which video card is the best for about $150 - $200.

Thanks in Advance .

definitely i would opt for the 7600gt!!!!!
it's a great vga and it can be easily overclocked!!!!!

lick-Ma-balls · 09-20-2006, 02:03 AM

I suggest the X700 PRO 256MB DDR3 video card, it's tight....real tight, for the price u can't go wrong. I trust bought one, trust me it handles any new game you throw at it, even with all settings on high, for eg: BF2 all settings on high noAA @ 1024res. runs like melted butter, CALL OF JUAREZ all settings high, runs very nice...no SM 3.0 thats the only problem, but who cares, we all gotta upgrade soon anyways, when direct X 10 arrives. ;)
-X700 pro $139 canadian @ futureshop.

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lick-Ma-balls is on the 2nd circle: Lust Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 103 Hellbux: 2,110	I suggest the X700 PRO 256MB DDR3 video card, it's tight....real tight, for the price u can't go wrong. I trust bought one, trust me it handles any new game you throw at it, even with all settings on high, for eg: BF2 all settings on high noAA @ 1024res. runs like melted butter, CALL OF JUAREZ all settings high, runs very nice...no SM 3.0 thats the only problem, but who cares, we all gotta upgrade soon anyways, when direct X 10 arrives. ;) -X700 pro $139 canadian @ futureshop. __________________ System status: Pentium D dual core 3.4Ghz 1 Gig dual channel memory BFG Geforce 7950 GT OC 512mb 80Gig sata HD BenQ dual layer 16x dvd ASROCK dual vista 775 mobo.

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08-16-2006, 08:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
64705 is on the 5th circle: Wrath & Sullenness Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,426 Hellbux: 13,032	Yes. For $200USD I'd definately go with the Radeon x1800xt: I'd reccommend the either two of the Sapphire cards in this LINK. The only difference between them is that one comes in a retail box, and the other doesn't (OEM). For a monitor, I'd strongly reccommend THIS one. I have one and I have to say its brilliant value for money. 700:1 contrast ratio, widescreen resolution, and 5ms refresh rate! Perfect for gaming. That's my 2 cents anywhoo :P Good luck.

08-16-2006, 11:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
64705 is on the 5th circle: Wrath & Sullenness Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,426 Hellbux: 13,032	No idea why tbh.