Purchase decision

[kwatch]

I'm not sure which one to purchase. I'm looking for a video card under $150. I'm not a gamer. Any suggestion will be appreciated.

MSI RX2600XT Diamond Radeon HD 2600XT 256MB 128-bit GDDR4 PCI Express x16 OC Edition
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127305
134.99 - 20 = 114.99


MSI NX8600GTS-T2D256E-OC GeForce 8600GTS 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127284
149.99 - 20 = 122.99

[majinwar]

I'm not sure which one to purchase. I'm looking for a video card under $150. I'm not a gamer. Any suggestion will be appreciated.

MSI RX2600XT Diamond Radeon HD 2600XT 256MB 128-bit GDDR4 PCI Express x16 OC Edition
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127305
134.99 - 20 = 114.99


MSI NX8600GTS-T2D256E-OC GeForce 8600GTS 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127284
149.99 - 20 = 122.99

This link should help you out!

http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics_2007.html?modelx=33&model1=858&model2=855&chart=275

[Evilsizer]

a much better value is the ATI 3850 card at $179...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2000380048+106792462+1067933728&name=Radeon+HD+3850

either way i wouldnt touch a 8600gt/gts unless you low res gaming or just movies only computer.

[JamesXP]

I'm not a gamer.


I'd just get a 7600GS, should be cheaper.

[Evilsizer]

I'd just get a 7600GS, should be cheaper.
that is a better choice, sorry i missed the "not a gamer".

[mangyrat]

ATI HD3850 for $175
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Games/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=29&sku=A1350913

[kwatch]

If I go with the HD 3850, which brand should I get? There are HIS, Visiontek and Powercolor in stock.

Thanks.

[JamesXP]

HIS IMO, Don't go Sapphire.