Cousin needs a new video card

Cr@cKpiPe tE@sEr noOb! · 10-28-2007, 02:43 PM

My younger cousin keeps asking me what video card to get for gaming but I don't know jack squat anymore. He wants to spend less than $200 and has an ASUS A8V. He also wants some RAM but I don't know how much he wants to spend on that. So what should he get? Is Newegg still the best place to buy stuff online?

Chris · 10-28-2007, 02:49 PM

Yeah Newegg is still the best, by far.

Try:

Newegg.com - HIS Hightech H260XTQT512DDN-R Radeon HD 2600XT 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail

I hear good things about the Radeon HD cards.

Binman · 10-28-2007, 05:31 PM

Nah, the A8V is an older board and will need an AGP card.

there's a XFX 7900gs for $159 after rebate.

depending on the rest of their system, if its getting on in years (and by the sounds of it it is - *sigh* like mine!) they might better of saving and upgrading, probably be better value for money that way

mistawiskas · 10-29-2007, 06:38 AM

Binman's right.
7900's the best he's going to get for the bux.

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Chris Raptor Jesus Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,687 (#17 ) My photos: 6 Thanked 1x in one post	Yeah Newegg is still the best, by far. Try: Newegg.com - HIS Hightech H260XTQT512DDN-R Radeon HD 2600XT 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail I hear good things about the Radeon HD cards.

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