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    Kinda new...looking for a push in the right direction

    I have never seen Galaxy recommended before as if they were one of the top brands. Can you provide the source for recommendation?
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    Best video card for around $150?

    I recommend the GTX 460 768MB card. It is a solid card that can be found at a discount right now because it is being replaced by the GTX 550 Ti, but the new card is slower. The 768MB version of the GTX 460 is only slightly slower than the 1GB version, but costs substantially less. See the...
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    I need help choosing a video card.

    This would be a good GTX 460 768MB card with heavy duty but quiet cooling: MSI Twin Frozr - $130 AR with free shipping http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127519&cm_re=gtx_460_768mb-_-14-127-519-_-Product
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    Card for dual gaming and video

    Your 430w PSU will severely limit your options to upgrade a video card. You need a late model card to maximize performance per watt. I recommend the GTX 550 Ti. It has a recommended minmum power requirement of 400w for the system and a review shows it uses about 300w - 75% is on the high side...
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    Best card for $200

    You might want to read this review of the Galaxy GTX 560 Ti before getting one: http://www.hardocp.com/article/2011/02/01/galaxy_geforce_gtx_560_ti_gc_overclocking_review You might also want to look at this review which has that model of card and many others near the same price point so...
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    I need help choosing a video card.

    The GTX 460 768MB would be a good place to start - and unfortunately you missed a great sale on newegg - just the other day they had the EVGA brand of this card on sale for $110 AR. As this card is being phased out and replaced by the slower GTX 550 Ti, you might watch newegg and Tiger Direct...
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    9800GTX FUBAR... replacement?

    There are hundreds of good cards. What are your objectives and budget? Some options include those cards mentioned above: GTX 460 768MB - $130 AR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121390 The above card are being phased out and replaced by the new card GTX 550 Ti...
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    Help me pick one of the 2 cards please

    Selecting the best card is a personal choice reflecting the tradeoff between better perfomance and cost. Is it worth it to you? You need to consider what games you play and at what settings and screen resolution. You can find more information about and links to reviews at...
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    Card Upgrade - Re-Install Driver?

    Is there a particular drive cleaner you recommend? I have read that "DriveCleaner" installs bloatware that takes some time to remove. http://www.removeadware.com.au/articles/drivecleaner/
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    Upgrade from GTX 280

    Try updating your drivers if you have not. Not a high probability solution but easy to do. For suggestions on a new card - you need to provide a little more information such as games you play, settings, monitor resolution, budget, power supply make and model. You can find a checklist for...
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    overwhelmed by choices....

    Samuel seems to have covered it all - and well. Here is a link to the XFX card with a lifetime warranty: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150518&cm_re=hd_6950_2gb-_-14-150-518-_-Product
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    Likely for two cards to go bad at once?

    When you tried cards individually, did you try them in different slots or both in the same slot? You could also try running cards in another system or borrowing a PSU to try. While the PSU you have is great, I assume they occassionally can have problems too. How old is yours?
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    Suggestions on a new build

    That is a great build above - good value for the performance. Since he brought it in way under budget you might consider some upgrades - adding an SSD drive or combined DVD writer/BluRay player. I prefer Gigabyte to MSI mobos because of the formers "durability" features, but don't have any...
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    Need Help Please

    While I agree the other issues mentioned above are more likely for your symptoms, especially since many of them occur before OS is loaded, but have you made any system changes lately - just before symptons started? Have you tried using a restore point to see if it makes any difference? Thses...
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    upgrade recommendations?

    What monitor resolution are you using now and what do you expect will be the native resolution of the new monitor? You need to make an estimate as this will have a significant impact on the card needed. What PSU do you have? You can also find some guidelines on upgrading your video card...
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