Which video card should I choose...

So i'm building a computer from dell (i know...whatever) and it gives me the option of choosing:

ATI Radeon HD 2400 PRO 128MB

ATI Radeon HD3650 256MB GDDR4 (add 50$)

Radeon ATI HD 2600 XT 256MB (add 100$)

nVidia GeForce 8800 GT 512MB (add 250$)

Now I'm not really a PC gamer but I do want to be able to play some games from time to time, which one should I pick?

8800GTpoogawotta

Agreed!

The 8800GT is by FAR the best card there.

in order of best to worst: 8800GT, the rest of them. The 8800GT will last you an age.

the 3650 is really only for HD video playback, really don't recomend it for gaming.

Definately the ATI Radeon HD2400 pro 128mb, runs crysis on very high, 2560x1600 res, @ 60fps average

Definately the ATI Radeon HD2400 pro 128mb, runs crysis on very high, 2560x1600 res, @ 60fps average

andyroo08

Lol, dont be cruel.

Definately the ATI Radeon HD2400 pro 128mb, runs crysis on very high, 2560x1600 res, @ 60fps average

andyroo08

plz don't post stupid info

[QUOTE="andyroo08"]

Definately the ATI Radeon HD2400 pro 128mb, runs crysis on very high, 2560x1600 res, @ 60fps average

gla300

plz don't post stupid info

It was clearly a joke and i'll post whatever I like, thanks.

[QUOTE="gla300"][QUOTE="andyroo08"]

Definately the ATI Radeon HD2400 pro 128mb, runs crysis on very high, 2560x1600 res, @ 60fps average

andyroo08

plz don't post stupid info

It was clearly a joke and i'll post whatever I like, thanks.

[QUOTE="gla300"][QUOTE="andyroo08"]

Definately the ATI Radeon HD2400 pro 128mb, runs crysis on very high, 2560x1600 res, @ 60fps average

andyroo08

plz don't post stupid info

It was clearly a joke and i'll post whatever I like, thanks.

well some people don't know how a joke looks like :S.....btw if you started saying I WILL POST WHAT EVER I WANT people will start calling you spammer

Stay on topic guys. Definitely get the 8800gt.McJugga

Get 9600GT if you arent that much of a hardcore gamer.It would serve you well for a long time.

I am just assuming that you can get 9600GT quite a bit cheaper than the 8800GT,otherwise go for 8800GT for sure.

Get 9600GT if you arent that much of a hardcore gamer.It would serve you well for a long time.

I am just assuming that you can get 9600GT quite a bit cheaper than the 8800GT,otherwise go for 8800GT for sure.

Musacircuit_2

How much extra is the 8800GT?darkplayer

250 more

I know the 8800 is the best card but...

Like I said, I don't really care about running Crysis in maxed out settings, I just want to be able to play some RTS games from time to time.

I think i'm just going to leave the 2400 (should be enough to play games right?) and save the 250 to upgrade it later HurricaneHugo

I hope my misleading information didn't steer you into getting the 2400, it's garbage. Get the 8800gt, even though you said you'll only be playing occasionally, you would wan't those occasions to be fun not a slideshow:P

Also the 8800gt will last you a lot longer and will ultimately save you money instead of upgrading.

to be honest id look at someone else to build your PC other than Dell, alot of places will sell you a PC with the same specs for cheaper.

I think i'm just going to leave the 2400 (should be enough to play games right?) and save the 250 to upgrade it later HurricaneHugo

Just get the 3860, it will be able to run a lot of games with pretty high setting.McJugga

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[QUOTE="McJugga"]Just get the 3860, it will be able to run a lot of games with pretty high setting.musclesforcier

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Get the 2400 and buy a 9600gt from newegg for like 130 and put it in yourself.musclesforcier

yeah this is probably what i'll do

[QUOTE="musclesforcier"]Get the 2400 and buy a 9600gt from newegg for like 130 and put it in yourself.HurricaneHugo

yeah this is probably what i'll do

get this 9600gt from newegg its going for $149.99 + $40.00 rebate= $109.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814261002

rebate link

http://images10.newegg.com/UploadFilesForNewegg/rebate/SH/Palit14-261-002Apr01Apr3008ez21.pdf

[QUOTE="HurricaneHugo"]

[QUOTE="musclesforcier"]Get the 2400 and buy a 9600gt from newegg for like 130 and put it in yourself.mastershake575

yeah this is probably what i'll do