Best GPU for around 200$?

kmk42019 · #1 February 10th, 2007, 01:29 AM

I play games like battlefield 2, 2142, F.E.A.R., and would like them to run smoother. I currently have 1 GB or ram, athlon 64 3500+ cpu, and radeon 9600 series graphics card. Would it be better if I upgraded my entire machine or only replace the graphics card?

Jimmy420 · #2 February 10th, 2007, 02:05 AM

I'd say your graphics card, although upgrading ram and the processor can never hurt your performance.

l337_GuY · #3 February 10th, 2007, 02:32 AM

Might be able to get a 7800GS, or if not that, a 7600GT in AGP which will play those games at a higher detail but maybe not as smooth as if you moved to a core 2 duo / DDR2 ram / PCI-E graphics.

Shagohod · #4 February 12th, 2007, 06:09 AM

if you are going to get an agp card, I highly recommend the BFG 7800 gs oc. $159 after rebate on tiger direct... or was it newegg, not sure, anyway, the card I had before was a 9600, and lol, there is a HUGE difference.