$2-300 for video card.

[BigBen]

i have a friend who wants to upgrade his video card to play the current games and possible even the newer games coming out, what video card would u recommend.

 

[Carbon_Le]

7900gt.

 

[BigBen]

ya, thats what i was also thinking, thank u for the quick response.

 

[haadij404]

circuit city has it for $270 after rebates w/out tax so it'd be around 280-285 with tax. Cheapest I've seen. Try to find some coupons as well.

 

[kush]

...Like $15 off $100 @ CC.com thru 5/31 - http://www.momsview.com/circuitcity.shtml.

 

[AltTabbins]

Newegg still has the saffire x850xt on sale for $164. Great deal.
If you want a bit higher end, go with the new 7900gt.

 

[Quak3R]

evga 7900gt co superclocked all the way

 

[doox00]

pci-e only for 7900gt btw, you did not mention if he is agp or pci-e

 

[quadnad]

Your choices for that price range are these (in order of performance, fastest to slowest):
x1800xt 512 ~$299
7900GT ~$299
x1800xt 256 ~$270

The delta between the fastest and slowest card on that list is only a few frames, so I'd select whichever fit my wallet the best.

 

[ElMoIsEviL]

Your choices for that price range are these (in order of performance, fastest to slowest):
x1800xt 512 ~$299
7900GT ~$299
x1800xt 256 ~$270

The delta between the fastest and slowest card on that list is only a few frames, so I'd select whichever fit my wallet the best.

x1800XT 512MB definatly. The extra memory does come in handy.. especially if your friend has less then 2GB of RAM.

 

[Mayhs]

x1800xt 512mb is the best option...

 

[Manny Calavera]

7900gt or XT1800XT 512mb

 

[snefan]

x1800xt - better IQ

 

[Mayhs]

x1800xt - better IQ

qft...for people who dont know its quoted for truth...for a wile i thought it was question for time