Next best video card that isn't an 8800?

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#1 misterjoe100
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So I don't have enough money for an 8800 now, but I will get it later. So what is the video card that is next best thing? Under $150? I was thinking a 8600 or a ati x1950. Any other suggestions?
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#2 LouieV13
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HD 3850 for 150$ FTW.
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#3 Indestructible2
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HD 3850 for 150$ FTW.LouieV13
We have yet to see HD 3850's for under $150.

But for under $150,HD 2600XT.

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#4 LouieV13
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[QUOTE="LouieV13"]HD 3850 for 150$ FTW.Indestructible2

We have yet to see HD 3850's for under $150.

But for under $150,HD 2600XT.

Oh shoot I thought I saw them on newegg for 150$ nvm that then!! sorry :cry: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161097 Comes with Black Box too!
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#5 blazethe1
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it would be worth the extra $30 to get a 3850, i think.personally i think it's worth the extra $40 and a good longwait past thatto get the 3870. 220 for near 8800 specs? yes please!
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#6 blazethe1
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[QUOTE="Indestructible2"]

[QUOTE="LouieV13"]HD 3850 for 150$ FTW.LouieV13

We have yet to see HD 3850's for under $150.

But for under $150,HD 2600XT.

Oh shoot I thought I saw them on newegg for 150$ nvm that then!! sorry :cry: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161097 Comes with Black Box too!

lol so do they give your orange box then? i was wondering how they resolve that since black box was canceled

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#7 LouieV13
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Black Box "Retail" was cancelled. I got two HD 2900XT's and a HD 2600XT and they both have working Black Box keys and im pretty sure select HD 3800's have it too.
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#8 blazethe1
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o well thats cool, ive been wondering about that for a while.
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#9 sabbath2gamer
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well if you want to spend a couple more dollars get the 3850 for $180 im sure you can save up 30 bucks if not get the sapphire x1950pro for about $134