i need help dont laugh

[Mayorhemi]

lol first hello to all

ok i am looking to get a new video card for my machine i had a 7300gs 256mb card but it went bad. i was told to get a 8600 gt, gts oc, to replace it.

i have been looking at reviews and i see the 7600 gt is just as good same for the 7800gt and the 7900 series.
or should i go for a ati card ???????????

my problem is that my machine is old and i trying to max it out to hold me over. i need pci-e x16 my motherboard is a fic k8mc51g-lf

i play mostly hl cs dod ro.

should i get 256 or 512 i would guess ddr3 or gddr3 but how is gddr2?

what would you guys recommand. here is my system now dont laugh
<< System Summary >>>
> Manufacturer : eMachines
> Mainboard : Unspecified C51MCP51 i got a new flash from mr bios
> Chipset : nVidia nForce 430
> Processor : AMD Athlon 64 3700+ @ 2400 MHz
> Physical Memory : 1536 MB
> Video Card : Nvidia Corp GeForce 6100 (on board video)
> Hard Disk : WDC (80 GB)
> DVD-Rom Drive : TSSTcorp CDW/DVD TS-H492C
> Monitor Type : 16 inches
> Operating System : Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.01.2600 Service Pack 2
> DirectX : Version 9.0c

power supply is 350 but i can change it

[RAID]

First off, welcome to HL! Go ahead and start a thread in the Introductions section and we'll give you a proper welcome.

As far as your question, let us know what your budget is and we'll get you zeroed in on a new videocard.

[polobunny]

Welcome to HL Mayorhemi. :)
As per RAID suggestion, let us know about your budget.

[Mayorhemi]

thanks

well i am looking to stay around 100-130 i know of many places on the web i can get most of these cards for under 120.00

i might jump if i need to but with this old system i really dont want to spend alot

i know most folks will say to upgrade my mb and cpu but i just cant do it right now

[Tech Geek Deluxe]

Here is a nice card in your budget.

$99 after rebate EVGA 512-P2-N757-TR GeForce 8600GT 512MB 128-bit GDDR3


This one might be a far better "bang for the buck":

$70 after rebate - POWERCOLOR AX3650 512MD2 Radeon HD 3650 512MB 128-bit GDDR2


Make sure it is compatible with your system ... it is PCI Express 2.0

Anyone know the scoop if Express 2.0 is backward compatible?

[polobunny]

Originally Posted by Tech Geek Deluxe

Here is a nice card in your budget.

$99 after rebate EVGA 512-P2-N757-TR GeForce 8600GT 512MB 128-bit GDDR3


This one might be a far better "bang for the buck":

$70 after rebate - POWERCOLOR AX3650 512MD2 Radeon HD 3650 512MB 128-bit GDDR2


Make sure it is compatible with your system ... it is PCI Express 2.0

Anyone know the scoop if Express 2.0 is backward compatible?

It is.

[Tech Geek Deluxe]

Polo-

It is compatible ... good.

Are you saying the ATI 3650 is also a better Card than the 8600GT?

Better bang for the buck?

[Parker]

Originally Posted by Tech Geek Deluxe

Are you saying the ATI 3650 is also a better Card than the 8600GT?

Better bang for the buck?

I don't know about that, I think the 8600GT would be a better choice for him....

[Mayorhemi]

cool info thanks

i was reading that the 7600 gt out preforms the 8600 gt

also with my set up i will need a new power supply i have a 300 w besttec what would be theone to get also stay cheap on it

[Hitman]

Originally Posted by Mayorhemi

cool info thanks

i was reading that the 7600 gt out preforms the 8600 gt

also with my set up i will need a new power supply i have a 300 w besttec what would be theone to get also stay cheap on it

No the 7600GT Does not out perform the 8600GT. The 8600GT is a better performer, not by leaps an bounds though. You would probably notice very little difference between the two outside of benchmarks.