Adequate card for cod4 on high settings

[tgabe213]

I've got an 8600gt right now, and of course it can't handle a lot. Settings are pretty low for cod4, and I really want to see what the game can be like.

e6550
3gb ram
8600gt
psu is standard that dell throws in inspiron 530's
22" Acer 1680x1050

I'm not really sure what card will give me all of this. Budget: ~$150? I'm thinking my best bet is to find something used in the FS section, like the 8800gts 640mb that was in there yesterday for $140 or whatever.

 

[g1xx3r]

Take a look at this..http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150277

A little over your budget but the rbate puts you there..Depending on how you feel about rebates..Excellent bang for the buck.This would do the trick..

 

[GregP24]

Take a look at this..http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150277

A little over your budget but the rbate puts you there..Depending on how you feel about rebates..Excellent bang for the buck.This would do the trick..

THe ECS and Palit 9600GT's are right at $150.

OP, the 9600GT is your best bet for your price range. It's a great card and will absolutely rock COD4 at high settings.

 

[tgabe213]

What in the 8 series is that card equivalent to? I thought I saw that it is better than the 8800gt. Will my psu be ok? I'll have to check on exact specs tonight.

 

[GregP24]

What in the 8 series is that card equivalent to?

Roughly 8800GT.

 

[tgabe213]

Here's a pic someone took of their 530's PSU. I *should* be the same. Will verify tonight though.

PIC

 

[Rip181]

if you look around you can find teh 9600gt's for $130-$140. I just got the XFX 9600GT with a E2200 Stock and 2 Gigs of DDR800. I am able to run COD4 at my native res of 1280 x 1024 with everything on/maxed and rarely go under 80fps. I have seen 65 fps but that was when a air strick was going on right in front of me in the rain and tons of players around. i dont have a overclock version either so I am very pleased with my 9600gt.

 

[Menelmarar]

What resolution?
If your on a smaller screen like a 19". There is a decent deal for a 320MB 8800GTS for like $115 in the hot deals forums which should do you very well.

9600GT's might be a good option as many have mentioned.

But I'd also consider a 8800GT 512 for $170 AR
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10007125&prodlist=celebros

 

[tgabe213]

Ah, sorry. I'd prefer to play at 1680x1050, which is the native res of my 22"

 

[Menelmarar]

Ah, sorry. I'd prefer to play at 1680x1050, which is the native res of my 22"

Well, then I'd stear clear of the 320MB card, may not have enough memory.

If you take a look here at the HardOCP reviews:
http://www.hardocp.com/article.html?art=MTQ3Nyw3LCxoZW50aHVzaWFzdA==
And COD4 is your only/biggest concern, 9600GT will definitely treat you well.

 

[tgabe213]

Thanks for that link!

 

[Rip181]

here is one for you also 8800GT http://www.buy.com/prod/bfg-geforce...3-pci-e-2-0-dual-dvi/q/loc/101/206208722.html

$199 - $30 Rebate = $169 - $10 Google Checkout $159 Free Shipping.

 

[spaceman]

I got a used XFX XXX 8800GTS 640mb here for $180 used. That card will do COD4 at your resolution.

I will run mine 1920x1200 2X MSAA,Extra textures, 16AF w/ most effects off. That means you have headroom at 1680x1050.