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Yngwie · 01-20-2006, 06:57 AM

Ya, I know. I could probably get a better answer on a forum specifically for computer related stuff, but I'm gonna ask here. I'm looking at buying a new video card. Something that will play the new games and also be good for video editing using Avid Xpress pro and doing other stuff with Maya 7 (when I can afford to buy it)

Now, I will be shoppping at http://www.ncix.com. All prices listed are Canadian. Anyway, in the video card section of the site mentioned which video card would you recomend? Nothing over $200 for now. I don't need the BESTvideo card there is, but I do want something that will perform good at least. I'm not willing to spend a small fortune on a video card just yet.

Yngwie · 01-20-2006, 07:00 AM

or maybe you know an online store in the US that I can buy a very good card for the price limit I set.

crackerboy · 01-20-2006, 07:01 AM

Well new games does req a bit of power so i would go with a 6600 gt card thats less then 200
now its not the best but it will get the job done or if you go up to about 250 dollars a 6800 gs card

edit
does the card need to be AGP or PCI-E ?

Fah King · 01-20-2006, 07:02 AM

do you have AGP port or PCI express? For US you could tru www dot tigerdirect dot com

Yngwie · 01-20-2006, 07:03 AM

any specific name brand you would recommend?

Fah King · 01-20-2006, 07:04 AM

ATI is the the best then you could try BFG.

crackerboy · 01-20-2006, 07:04 AM

Well i love leadtek they hav a great cooling system and they clock good to

Yngwie · 01-20-2006, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Fah King

do you have AGP port or PCI express? For US you could tru www dot tigerdirect dot com

AGP
the board I have is an Asus p4p800 se with 1.2gigs of ram

currently I have a geforce4 mx440 video card with 64mb of ram

Yngwie · 01-20-2006, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by crackerboy

Well i love leadtek they hav a great cooling system and they clock good to

I heard many good things about leadtek. I know a lot about computers, but I just want to make sure that I get a good video card. With all the stuff coming out when it comes to video cards it can be a tad confusing haha

crackerboy · 01-20-2006, 07:06 AM

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...acture=Leadtek
this card will keep you happy for a while until you decide to upgrade everything

Fah King · 01-20-2006, 07:07 AM

Your best bet for an amasing price. its in canadian dollars http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...7726&CatId=318

Yngwie · 01-20-2006, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by crackerboy

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...acture=Leadtek
this card will keep you have for a while until you decide to upgrade everything

I would need the AGP version of that card if it exists

crackerboy · 01-20-2006, 07:08 AM

or spend some more and go with the card fah king linked to

crackerboy · 01-20-2006, 07:09 AM

well leadtek dont have that card on agp on that site but this will do to

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...20Technologies

and its for AGP

Yngwie · 01-20-2006, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Fah King

Your best bet for an amasing price. its in canadian dollars http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...7726&CatId=318

also a good card, but I have a regular CRT monitor so I need a vga plugin. This one has dual DVI

Fah King · 01-20-2006, 07:10 AM

All new cards come with DVI but they also come with 2 DVI to VGA converters so you shouldnt have a problem

crackerboy · 01-20-2006, 07:10 AM

teh vga plugin should come with the card
it always has for me atleast

crackerboy · 01-20-2006, 07:11 AM

lol i was to slow

Yngwie · 01-20-2006, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by crackerboy

teh vga plugin should come with the card
it always has for me atleast

ah, I did not know that it would come with an adapter. If that's the case it's all good.

crackerboy · 01-20-2006, 07:15 AM

so order and be happy with your new card ;)

Yngwie · 01-20-2006, 07:16 AM

how about http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...s&promoid=1008

Yngwie · 01-20-2006, 07:22 AM

or http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...s&promoid=1008

Yngwie · 01-20-2006, 07:27 AM

or how about http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...ab=11&NoMapp=0

Fah King · 01-20-2006, 07:31 AM

if its realy 199.99 go with this one http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...s&promoid=1008

Fah King · 01-20-2006, 07:32 AM

I always prefer brand name videocards not replicas that use the same chips.

crackerboy · 01-20-2006, 07:51 AM

i agree with fah king go with
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...s&promoid=1008

Barefootsies · 01-20-2006, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackerboy

Well new games does req a bit of power so i would go with a 6600 gt card thats less then 200
now its not the best but it will get the job done or if you go up to about 250 dollars a 6800 gs card

If you go wiht Leadtek, make sure you update your drivers for the card. Use the LEADTEK from their site drivers. A lot of people recommend different things for these cards from support forums. Do NOT use the nvidia, or some of the other support drivers. Each can cause different issues of annoyance. Especially the 6600 gt. I have it. Had problems initially, and most of it was driver related.

Other than that, good card.

Korban · 01-20-2006, 10:09 AM

You won't find anything decent for under $200

EdgeXXX · 01-20-2006, 10:14 AM

Have you looked at Newegg.com?

iwantchixx · 01-20-2006, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Fah King

ATI is the the best then you could try BFG.

ATI is the best?

They have HORRIBLE support, drivers are a mess and their software suites are utter complete garbage.

Barefootsies · 01-20-2006, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by iwantchixx

ATI is the best?

They have HORRIBLE support, drivers are a mess and their software suites are utter complete garbage.

Very true. Especially the remark about their software suites.

01-20-2006, 06:57 AM	#1
Yngwie I am an Alien from space Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 11,118	Video card question Ya, I know. I could probably get a better answer on a forum specifically for computer related stuff, but I'm gonna ask here. I'm looking at buying a new video card. Something that will play the new games and also be good for video editing using Avid Xpress pro and doing other stuff with Maya 7 (when I can afford to buy it) Now, I will be shoppping at http://www.ncix.com. All prices listed are Canadian. Anyway, in the video card section of the site mentioned which video card would you recomend? Nothing over $200 for now. I don't need the BESTvideo card there is, but I do want something that will perform good at least. I'm not willing to spend a small fortune on a video card just yet. __________________ ICQ: 16544251 - Skype: gator37 @ eastlink.ca - email: yngwie @ isys.ca

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01-20-2006, 07:01 AM	#3
crackerboy Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,462	Well new games does req a bit of power so i would go with a 6600 gt card thats less then 200 now its not the best but it will get the job done or if you go up to about 250 dollars a 6800 gs card edit does the card need to be AGP or PCI-E ? __________________ Join NaughtyAmerica - Several hundred of fresh FHG for your TGP or MGP - and they pay by Epassporte CLICK HERE TO JOIN NOW Last edited by crackerboy; 01-20-2006 at 07:02 AM..

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01-20-2006, 07:06 AM	#10
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01-20-2006, 07:08 AM	#13
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01-20-2006, 07:09 AM	#14
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01-20-2006, 07:31 AM	#24
Fah King Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: MTL Posts: 676	if its realy 199.99 go with this one http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...s&promoid=1008 __________________ "I use SplitInfinity Web Hosting and VOIP services" and its Great!

01-20-2006, 07:32 AM	#25
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01-20-2006, 07:51 AM	#26
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