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ProjectEx123
10-22-2006, 04:52 PM
What do you look for when buying a video card?

I don't know much about them, fill me in please :)
azzey
10-22-2006, 05:59 PM
It has a lot to do with budget and intended use. Are you looking for something for gaming? Also, your system specs are needed.
Jiggy
10-22-2006, 06:20 PM
From a gamers view, I wont to buy the best card going for the system I have now, or I do a total upgrade (mobo, cpu, memory and video card) and future proof the best I can.

Also when you find a card you like do your research, check reviews and gamers forums.
ProjectEx123
10-23-2006, 07:12 PM
I'm building a computer and I'd like a decent card for a good price.

Is this one any good? http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2183361&CatId=0

It seems to have some nice specs but it's a bit of an older model.

Thanks ^_^
saphalline
10-29-2006, 01:14 AM
Ummm... no...

Get something like a GeForce 7600 GT or Radeon X1900 GT. Much more modern and will give you more performance for your money.
ProjectEx123
10-29-2006, 03:55 PM
What's wrong with it? I compared it with some stuff that is modern and it matched up quite nicely. What's wrong with being outdated if it meets in performance?
saphalline
10-30-2006, 03:51 AM
How did you compare them? Benchmark scores or specs? With the latest games, both of the vid cards I listed will give you more robust performance per dollar spent. Granted the 7600 GT isn't up to par with a 6800 GT/Ultra in terms of sheer polygon performance, but it is cheaper and will deliver more efficient shader performance, especially in current and future SM 3.0 games. But I see no argument that comes close to touching the X1900 GT! It is more expensive, but there's no 6800 series vid card that can beat it!