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Looking for a good video card upgrade

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matrixzen

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Jun 20, 2003
Location
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I'm currently looking to upgrade my video card as it seems it's starting to show it's age. I like to play games like World of Warcraft, Counter-Strike Source, and most of the new releases of games out. My video card will run fine at fairly good settings, but I'm looking for something that will give me a good performance boost. I haven't upgraded this machine for quite some time and it's served me well, but I think it's time for a new video card. My budget is around $200ish so some good comments and help would be appreciated. Thanks :santa:

My system
CPU = Pentium 4 2.8C 800 (not overclocked ATM)
Motherboard = P4P800 SE
RAM = Kingston 2 x 512 & Corsair 2 x 256 = 1.5GB
PSU = Kingwin 450 Watt
Video Card = Radeon 9800 Pro (needs to go)
Hard Drive = Raptor 34GB
 
i would say the only agp card that will give you higher video settings is a 6800gt. refurbs can be found on newegg for ~$200. otherwise you could upgrade your entire setup for pci-ex.
 
With a 6800GT and skt754 3400+, I can run CS:S at 1280x1024 with all settings on max with 2xAA and still maintain 90-110fps.
 
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