I'm building a computer for a friend, he will be using the computer for media storage (pictures, VHS to DVD, etc); the monitor he's using is a Samsung 226BW, res. 1680x1050 (I think). I'm trying to pick out a decent video card, priced under $150. He will not be using it for heavy gaming, it's pretty much strictly for media/business use, so DirectX 10 compatibility isn't a huge issue. Low noise and stability are what I need-
Here are the candidates!
7900 GS: $125 - $20 MIR = $105
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130056
8500 GT: $95 - $10 MIR = $85
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125062
8600GT: $143
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121076
8600GTS: $165 - $15 MIR = $150
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130084
Any suggestions? I'm inclined right now for the 8500GT, but how's the performance compared to the other cards?
Thanks!
Here are the candidates!
7900 GS: $125 - $20 MIR = $105
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130056
8500 GT: $95 - $10 MIR = $85
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125062
8600GT: $143
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121076
8600GTS: $165 - $15 MIR = $150
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130084
Any suggestions? I'm inclined right now for the 8500GT, but how's the performance compared to the other cards?
Thanks!