Well, my 8500 seems to be having some trouble, sooo I want to upgrade. I'm a cheapskate, but I don't want to settle for crap. So, my ideal budget is $150 or so, but I'm willing to spring a bit more for a good deal/much better card.
I've been looking at the 9600XT as the best bang for my buck. But I have a couple questions.
First off, is there a difference between the various manufacturers? Do the sapphires/powercolors/gigabyte cards all include the coupon for HL2 and all perform/OC just about as well? You'll forgive my noob-ness...
Also, if there's a better/cheaper card out there that I should look at, let me know...thanks!
I've been looking at the 9600XT as the best bang for my buck. But I have a couple questions.
First off, is there a difference between the various manufacturers? Do the sapphires/powercolors/gigabyte cards all include the coupon for HL2 and all perform/OC just about as well? You'll forgive my noob-ness...
Also, if there's a better/cheaper card out there that I should look at, let me know...thanks!