Video Card Replacement

[jonathanleshin]

So my x800xl is finally starting to give up the ghost. I need to purchase a new cheap-ish video card for my desktop. I have a DFI lanparty Ultra -D with the poorly placed southbridge fan right at the back edge of the video card slot. I need a recommendation for a cheap video card, preferably under 40 bucks. I don't do anything more complex than basic photo stuff and putting home movies onto DVD. Thanks

 

[AltTabbins]

Do you have AGP or PCI-E?

 

[jonathanleshin]

PCI-E

 

[AltTabbins]

I would go with a 4350
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102817

Native HDMI. If you are going to just be doing photo editing and watching movies, there really isn't any reason to spend more than your budget. This card is a good fit.

 

[MittWaffen]

Ebay -8800 GTS. ( http://shop.ebay.ca/items/__8800-gt...rdsQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQ_sopZ15QQ_scZ1 )

Whats your system specs?

 

[jonathanleshin]

Embarassingly old. DFI-Lanparty nforce4 Ultra-D, AMD 3800 Rev E, x800xl, 2 Gb RAM (OCZ), P180 case. My lappy is much more modern (lenovo T500) but twins don't leave much time for gaming these days. I'll look at the 4350, I just need something basic for the wife to use, until I can convince to let me drop cash on a whole new big rig.

 

[AltTabbins]

Ebay -8800 GTS.

Whats your system specs?

Why? He said its not for gaming. You are recommending a hot, power hungry, GAMING card..

 

[jonathanleshin]

Is this any better

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127411

 

[AltTabbins]

Is this any better

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127411

Its the same gpu I recommended only a different company. MSI is a good brand too.

 

[jonathanleshin]

excellent, well I'll be ordering this and another case fan (they seem to die with regularity).

 

[ClearM4]

The HD4350 will probably fit your needs, but I still recommend the HD4650 over it.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814140102

The HD4350 may struggle a little with higher HD divx video decoding. The HD4650 will handle anything and will even play new games at medium settings and older games at high settings if the need arises. Both video cards have the same features, but I think the HD4650 is worth the extra $20.