need a budget GPU STAT!

[no_control]

I need to get a budget GPU for my kids pc its replacing a 7900GT. Budget is $100 I'm partial to ATi but will consider either side. It's been too long since I researched what is a decent card in this price range.

It needs to push 1900x1200 for his new monitor. Plays mostly older games. AOEIII/L4D/BF2 etc...

Original plan was to pass on my 4890 and get me a new shiny 5000 series but since the prices are still too high I'm hanging onto it.

 

[BravO)))]

If you can find these under a 100 they will do great for what you need. 4770, 4830, 4850. You can also get a used 4870 on the forums for about 100.

 

[no_control]

Kind of sucks to give a used video card to a kid for XMAS....

 

[CaliGirl]

Kind of sucks to give a used video card to a kid for XMAS....

you were going to give him yours...

I would rather have the better card used, then a lesser card new. Maybe get him a new game for his newish card...

 

[crispy79]

Maybe a 4850?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131163

I'll sell you my 9600GT for a good price. I have all of the original box and everything and will even shrink wrap it

-Chris

 

[no_control]

you were going to give him yours...

I would rather have the better card used, then a lesser card new. Maybe get him a new game for his newish card...

I had planned to upgrade prior to xmas so it wasn't going to be a gift. but I agree I would rather him have a great older card (mine) than a crap new card. He's getting some 360 games instead. Thx all