Suggestions for getting a new video card for gaming

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#1 stnthmn
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I want to upgrade the video card on my new PC for two reasons. I have the LG 19 inch widescreen monitor that can do 1440 X 900 and the current video card cannot do that setting. Also, I want to some gaming and I know my current video card isn't the greatest for the newer games. Here is what I have...

AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core processor 5000+ 2.60 GHz (my computer says it's a 5200+)

2GB RAM

NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE

Any suggestions will be helpful. Thanks

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#2 Arch_Demonz
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if i were you, and if you got time to wait a bit

get a mid or low level 8series geforce when their released, or high level now if you got the dough

they will be usefull a lot longer than 7series cuz 8series got dx10 compatibility
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#3 stnthmn
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Thank you. What is the difference between the levels. Also, which cards (model numbers) would you suggest getting for teh mid or high level if I wait a bit? Thanks again.
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#4 AARONRULZ1
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If you have $300,get a 320MB 8800GTS it comes out this month.
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#5 stnthmn
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Is that a low, mid, or ligh level card? I don't really know the difference.
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#6 AARONRULZ1
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Is that a low, mid, or ligh level card? I don't really know the difference.stnthmn
8800GTS,both the 640 and 320 meg versions,are high-end.
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#7 Arch_Demonz
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[QUOTE="stnthmn"]Is that a low, mid, or ligh level card? I don't really know the difference.AARONRULZ1
8800GTS,both the 640 and 320 meg versions,are high-end.



mid-high for 8 series..

but in general their high yeh, would be good choice anyways, anything less than 7600 aint worth getting, their already outdated for games
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Yes. Get the 8800GTS or the GTX if you can afford it. However, how powerful is your power supply ?
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#9 god2emperor
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if u cant wait or jst plain poor, get the 7950GT thats a top-end card for the 7 series, think its bit more than 200. can do all games on high.
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#10 stnthmn
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I checked and my power supply is 300W. I know I'm going to have to upgrade that if I am going to install a better video cards. Any advice on a new power supply and video card? Also, will 300W handle anything decent that is out right now? I really want to upgrade because the 6150 is just horrible with my monitor and whenever I watch a movie or try to play any game the picture is really crappy.
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#11 Arch_Demonz
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I checked and my power supply is 300W. I know I'm going to have to upgrade that if I am going to install a better video cards. Any advice on a new power supply and video card? Also, will 300W handle anything decent that is out right now? I really want to upgrade because the 6150 is just horrible with my monitor and whenever I watch a movie or try to play any game the picture is really crappy. stnthmn


600-700w OCZ power supply will last you a while
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#12 Cyborg-21
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You really need to upgrade the PSU as only a 7600GS or 7600GT would work on that PSU.