New Graphics Card and Other Stuff?

My current system is ok for playing most older games such as Halo 2, Halo, C&C and stuff but if I plan to play some much newer games (which I do) I definately need a new video card. Also I may be getting another 1GB of RAM from a friends PC soon. Here are my current specs:

OS Name Microsoft® Windows VistaTM Home Premium
OS Version 6.0.6000
CPU Name Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6420 @ 2.13GHz
Video Adapter
Name NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT
Video Processor GeForce 7300 GT
Manufactory NVIDIA
DAC Type Integrated RAMDAC
Memory Size 256MB
Video Mode 1440 x 900 x 4294967296 colors
Current Refresh Rate 74Hz
Driver Version 7.15.11.6222
Total RAMMemory 2046MB
160GB HDD 7800RPM
No Sound Card
20" Acer Widescreen

So I'm looking at a new video card for games like Bioshock and Oblivion. Also do I need a sound card for a 2 speaker setup? I really don't want to pay more than $250 but $300 max. Thanks

Go for an X1950PRO and a gig of Corsair RAM. You don't need a sound card for any speaker setup.

EDIT: Oh, you're getting the RAM from a friend. In that case, a GTS 320MB should be just within your budget.

You definitely need a new video card, as you said.

Since you're on a budget of only ~$250, I'd recommend spending all of that on a new graphics card if you want BioShock and Oblivion. I think you can get an 8800GTS for around that.

OK, I'll check out some 8800 GTS online. And I'm glad I dont need a sound card, they get pricy.Dark_Spartan192

Wait nevermind this one is the one I was talking about.

http://www.icct.ca/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1607&sid=9ced704a7ce13f6181eefc75c3d5b3ad

[QUOTE="Dark_Spartan192"]OK, I'll check out some 8800 GTS online. And I'm glad I dont need a sound card, they get pricy.firefly026

Unfortunately I live in Canada so that rules out newegg.

Wait nevermind this one is the one I was talking about.

http://www.icct.ca/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1607&sid=9ced704a7ce13f6181eefc75c3d5b3ad

Dark_Spartan192

[QUOTE="Dark_Spartan192"]

Wait nevermind this one is the one I was talking about.

http://www.icct.ca/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1607&sid=9ced704a7ce13f6181eefc75c3d5b3ad

firefly026

Someone told me that those type of cards wouldnt work with my Motherboard. I cant remember who. Will it?

[QUOTE="firefly026"][QUOTE="Dark_Spartan192"]

Wait nevermind this one is the one I was talking about.

http://www.icct.ca/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1607&sid=9ced704a7ce13f6181eefc75c3d5b3ad

Dark_Spartan192

Someone told me that those type of cards wouldnt work with my Motherboard. I cant remember who. Will it?

Its an ASUS Motherboard with a 16x PCI-E slot that my current card is in. And that other card you suggested looks nice. I might get it instead.

I just found out that the X1950 dosent have DX10 suppourt and I really wanted a DX 10 card to take advantage of Vista.

I just found out that the X1950 dosent have DX10 suppourt and I really wanted a DX 10 card to take advantage of Vista.

Dark_Spartan192

You'll need a 8xxx from nVidia, or a 2xxx from ATi if you want DX10.

Its an ASUS Motherboard with a 16x PCI-E slot that my current card is in. And that other card you suggested looks nice. I might get it instead.

7900gs or 7950gt are both great

Dark_Spartan192