are these cards any good and which one is best ?

I only have a small budget , I want to buy a graphics card for my system and was wondering if either of these two cards are and good for today's modern games.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-097-HT&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=708

http://www.microdirect.co.uk/ProductInfo.aspx?ProductID=22218

My system

WinXP Home

2GB PC2 4200 533

FOXCONN 945GZ7MC-KS2H M/B

149GB Internal HD

149GB USB HD

any useful info for an inexperienced gamer will be very useful to me

Many thanks

Thanks for the info/replies!!

I love to play sports games but have my eye on Call Of Duty 4.

Will the HD3650 and my system specs handle that game as I've read that it uses a lot of power.

Thanks again.

Thanks for the info/replies!!

I love to play sports games but have my eye on Call Of Duty 4.

Will the HD3650 and my system specs handle that game as I've read that it uses a lot of power.

Thanks again.

daviecooper

You guys forgot to mention the 8800 GT.ISuperGamerI

Yes, because EVERY graphics card thread must involve the 8800GT. It costs nearly three times as much as those cards he picked out in the UK, I wouldn't even bother bringing it up especially since his power supply is most likely unfit for the 8800GT.

[QUOTE="ISuperGamerI"]You guys forgot to mention the 8800 GT.RayvinAzn

Yes, because EVERY graphics card thread must involve the 8800GT. It costs nearly three times as much as those cards he picked out in the UK, I wouldn't even bother bringing it up especially since his power supply is most likely unfit for the 8800GT.

It's like a new internet fad :P, every GPU thread HAS to have a reference to the 88GT, otherwise the universe will implode.

[QUOTE="ISuperGamerI"]You guys forgot to mention the 8800 GT.RayvinAzn

Yes, because EVERY graphics card thread must involve the 8800GT. It costs nearly three times as much as those cards he picked out in the UK, I wouldn't even bother bringing it up especially since his power supply is most likely unfit for the 8800GT.

I am not sure about UK prices but here in Canada, you have the option of either buying a Superclocked 9600 GT for about $164 CND or a 8800 GT for about $179 CND.

I am not sure about UK prices but here in Canada, you have the option of either buying a Superclocked 9600 GT for about $164 CND or a 8800 GT for about $179 CND.

ISuperGamerI

I can't recall seeing even a 9600GT for less than 100 quid, and the 8800GT cards usually start around £120 if my memory serves. Even the 8800GS/9600GSO are above £80.

[QUOTE="ISuperGamerI"]

I am not sure about UK prices but here in Canada, you have the option of either buying a Superclocked 9600 GT for about $164 CND or a 8800 GT for about $179 CND.

RayvinAzn

I can't recall seeing even a 9600GT for less than 100 quid, and the 8800GT cards usually start around £120 if my memory serves. Even the 8800GS/9600GSO are above £80.

9600GT £88

8800GT £113

So you're just off, not by much though.

[QUOTE="RayvinAzn"][QUOTE="ISuperGamerI"]

I am not sure about UK prices but here in Canada, you have the option of either buying a Superclocked 9600 GT for about $164 CND or a 8800 GT for about $179 CND.

death1505921

I can't recall seeing even a 9600GT for less than 100 quid, and the 8800GT cards usually start around £120 if my memory serves. Even the 8800GS/9600GSO are above £80.

9600GT £88

8800GT £113

So you're just off, not by much though.

At those prices, I would rather get the 8800 GT. :D

[QUOTE="death1505921"][QUOTE="RayvinAzn"][QUOTE="ISuperGamerI"]

I am not sure about UK prices but here in Canada, you have the option of either buying a Superclocked 9600 GT for about $164 CND or a 8800 GT for about $179 CND.

ISuperGamerI

I can't recall seeing even a 9600GT for less than 100 quid, and the 8800GT cards usually start around £120 if my memory serves. Even the 8800GS/9600GSO are above £80.

9600GT £88

8800GT £113

So you're just off, not by much though.

At those prices, I would rather get the 8800 GT. :D

Yeah, and for shipping purposes, join HEXUS forums = Free shipping for 3 posts a week.

Thanks for the info/replies!!

I love to play sports games but have my eye on Call Of Duty 4.

Will the HD3650 and my system specs handle that game as I've read that it uses a lot of power.

Thanks again.

daviecooper

If that is the case, try the 8800GS... $100 after mail-in-rebate and comes with CoD4... So it is like you are getting the GPU for $50... The reviews on Newegg.com are saying it maxes CoD4, runs Crysis on Med-High, and maxes all Source engine games...

LINK

[QUOTE="daviecooper"]

Thanks for the info/replies!!

I love to play sports games but have my eye on Call Of Duty 4.

Will the HD3650 and my system specs handle that game as I've read that it uses a lot of power.

Thanks again.

Squeets

If that is the case, try the 8800GS... $100 after mail-in-rebate and comes with CoD4... So it is like you are getting the GPU for $50... The reviews on Newegg.com are saying it maxes CoD4, runs Crysis on Med-High, and maxes all Source engine games...

LINK

Also I have no idea what the prices are in your currency, I am guessing 50£, or if retailers in the UK carry it... So I am sorry if my suggestion can't happen...

[QUOTE="Squeets"][QUOTE="daviecooper"]

Thanks for the info/replies!!

I love to play sports games but have my eye on Call Of Duty 4.

Will the HD3650 and my system specs handle that game as I've read that it uses a lot of power.

Thanks again.

Squeets

If that is the case, try the 8800GS... $100 after mail-in-rebate and comes with CoD4... So it is like you are getting the GPU for $50... The reviews on Newegg.com are saying it maxes CoD4, runs Crysis on Med-High, and maxes all Source engine games...

LINK

Also I have no idea what the prices are in your currency, I am guessing 50£, or if retailers in the UK carry it... So I am sorry if my suggestion can't happen...

We wish, the 8800GS is £85. Only £4 less than the 9600GT. That works out about $170.

[QUOTE="Squeets"][QUOTE="Squeets"][QUOTE="daviecooper"]

Thanks for the info/replies!!

I love to play sports games but have my eye on Call Of Duty 4.

Will the HD3650 and my system specs handle that game as I've read that it uses a lot of power.

Thanks again.

death1505921

If that is the case, try the 8800GS... $100 after mail-in-rebate and comes with CoD4... So it is like you are getting the GPU for $50... The reviews on Newegg.com are saying it maxes CoD4, runs Crysis on Med-High, and maxes all Source engine games...

LINK

Also I have no idea what the prices are in your currency, I am guessing 50£, or if retailers in the UK carry it... So I am sorry if my suggestion can't happen...

We wish, the 8800GS is £85. Only £4 less than the 9600GT. That works out about $170.

Woah... and I thought cards were cheaper there... guess I was wrong :(

[QUOTE="death1505921"][QUOTE="Squeets"][QUOTE="Squeets"][QUOTE="daviecooper"]

Thanks for the info/replies!!

I love to play sports games but have my eye on Call Of Duty 4.

Will the HD3650 and my system specs handle that game as I've read that it uses a lot of power.

Thanks again.

Squeets

If that is the case, try the 8800GS... $100 after mail-in-rebate and comes with CoD4... So it is like you are getting the GPU for $50... The reviews on Newegg.com are saying it maxes CoD4, runs Crysis on Med-High, and maxes all Source engine games...

LINK

Also I have no idea what the prices are in your currency, I am guessing 50£, or if retailers in the UK carry it... So I am sorry if my suggestion can't happen...

We wish, the 8800GS is £85. Only £4 less than the 9600GT. That works out about $170.

Woah... and I thought cards were cheaper there... guess I was wrong :(

We pay about 50% more on everything.