Left Behind withtout Directx 10.1 or 11?

I plan on buying a new graphics card pretty soon and I've pretty much settled on a1GB GTS 250. I'm a little concerned, though, that if I get a card that's only Directx 10 capable that I may end up being left out of some of the newer gamespretty soon. There are no particular games I have in mind that I want to play, but I just don't like the idea of not being able to play certain games because my system can't handle it, especially if it starts being a good number of them thatstart using 10.1 orhigher.

Is this a valid concern, or should I be okay with this card as far as playingjust about all of the new games comingout withinthenext year or so? I could live with maybe like 2-3 of the popular games I couldn't play, but not if it's going to be a large number of them.

Thanks.

You will be fine with that card. There are VERY few games that actually require DX10 at this point, as most are still really DX9-based. However, depending on your budget it may make sense to pick up a DX11 card anyways. How much are you looking to spend, and in what country do you live?

I live in the US. My budget is not too much over $100. I would say my max would probably be around $130, but if I found like a super bargain type card thatjust blows everythingelseaway in the rangeat $150 I MIGHT push myself that high.

I don't wanna spend over $100 bucks on a cardand thenin a year have to get another card because it can't play thelatest and greatest games.

Ok.. I think the GTS 250 is a solid choice. However, for $149.99 flat you can have a card that's faster in DX9 and DX10 games, and supports DX11. You would be all set for a couple of years if you get this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161317

The 5770 is as good as you can do for under $150. Hell of a card for the money, and has some longevity.

Ok.. I think the GTS 250 is a solid choice. However, for $149.99 flat you can have a card that's faster in DX9 and DX10 games, and supports DX11. You would be all set for a couple of years if you get this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161317

The 5770 is as good as you can do for under $150. Hell of a card for the money, and has some longevity.

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