Just as a reference point, I use a 5200 and find that it is playing my current games perfectly fine. Just can't take the noise.
I'm one of those people that don't use AA/AF and could really care less about explosive graphics. As long as the games don't stutter, and look decent, good enough...
I need a passive cooled card that does not require use of the first PCI slot. I've been considering the Sapphire 9600 Pro Ultimate, does anyone know if this card would fit with a card next door in the PCI slot?
Otherwise, any recommendations on a card that's passively cooled and only takes...