$150 for a PCI-E card

Alchemy1

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I am in the process of building a new rig and I want to be able to do SOME gaming on this rig. I am not a big gamer, but like I said if/when I do game I want to be able to enjoy it. If I have $150 to spend on a card what would you suggest? I was thinking about something like this.

 

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130214

Yeah, 6600GT is your choice for your price range. You MIGHT be able to find a 6800 in that price range.

 

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x700pro is also a choice

 

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6800LE? Its flashable to a NU or GT, I think....

[EDIT] or do those only come in AGP flavors? [/EDIT]

 

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6800LE? Its flashable to a NU or GT, I think....

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Its NU, but they are AGP only.

 

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Any suggestions on places to look or are the prices pretty much the same every where? BTW, flashing and OCing my video card is going to be a whole new ballgame...lol. I have NO experience with ANY of that stuff. I'll have to rely on the wealth of knowledge around me once agin for that.

 

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dicecca112

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for the most part that are uniform. I use resellerratings.com to search for the best price, but be sure to check out the reseller on that same site to make sure they are respectable

 

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Thanks for the help guys. I am going to keep my eyes open for a good deal on a 6600GT.

 

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I think what you suggested for yourself hit the spot. Its a great card, my friend is using it in his pc that he just built and it is awesome. For the money, I doubt you can get anything better and since 150 is your limit, go on and get that 6600gt.