Which card to replace HD 2400XT with?

[QES]

Hey guys, need some advice. I just got my desktop back from lending it out to family for about 4 months. I must say, I don't quite know how I managed not being able to use an actual computer (Ive been using 2 crappy laptops). Before I lent it out, it was struggling with games already and I had made mental notes to pick up a new GPU.

System specs are: Phenom 9500, ECS MCP61PM-GM mobo, 2.5 GB DDR2 (should be 3, gotta get some ram back >.<), HD2400XT. I haven't done any overclocking other than on the GPU with this so far and probably will only OC that. I hear Phenoms suck for OC'ing. Oh yeah, I'm running a 20" @ 1600x1200.

Seeing how I've been out of the PC gaming action for awhile, theres quite a few titles I'd like to start playing. I've been thinking along the lines of Deadspace, The Witcher enhanced ed., CoD4, Fallout 3.. Etc. Etc. Along those lines.

What are peoples suggestions on what to pick up? Seeing as how I've been used to the awesomesauce of .... the lowly vids hehe. It won't take much to impress me. $100 is the max I am willing to spend. I don't need full eye candy, although it shouldn't take much at my resolution to accomplish that.Either camp is fine with me. I am going to be building a new system in 2-3 months so I could always go with nvidia to drop in for physx then I suppose. 4830? 9600?

Edit:9600 GSO w/CoD4 & 5

 

[xBanzai89]

I would say it is between a 4830 or a 8800GT/9800GT/GTS240 (lol) if 100 dollars is your budget. I wouldn't really worry about physx just yet too.

 

[QES]

Yeah I'm not worried about Physx either. It would just be an added perk for down the road, but in no way impacts my decision.

 

[piscian18]

I'd say that GSO is overpriced look at my for sale thread, but I'll remain impartial. I will say this. if you look at the specs on that XFX it's DDR2. its rated as kind of a slow card. If youre gonna blow 100$ I say this is pretty slick

 

[sc3252]

I say take your pick from here.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...0048 106792627 1067944946&name=Radeon HD 4830
Most are 90 or lower, with one having a $15mir.
Edit: don't take an open box if you don't have to.

 

[Valset]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131129

4830 for 90 dollars, 75 after rebate. overclocks great. bang for buck its pretty nice.

 

[Grizaptimus]

if you can get it for $75 go for the HD 4830. Hell I might have to do the same.

 

[QES]

Thanks guys, I'll probably jump on that 4830 for 75.

 

[ICOM]

O/C's great!. I run mine at 700/975. Will do everything a 4850 will do. Great performer at a great price. Complements my X2 5400+ BE nicely (o/c'd to 3.3 ghz)

 

[QES]

Just an update. I didn't end up going with the 4830. I was able to get a Asus HD 4850 for 112. Can't wait!