new video card time =|

[Garm]

Hey guys. Not sure if this is the appropriate forum location, but here It is. Anyone have any suggestions on vid cards? I'm a huge noob in that department. I'm looking to stay under 150$, and I know my interface is pci express x16. Any help would be extremely welcome. Running in safe mode with no wow makes garm a sad boy.

thx =D

[Duane]

I think the HD4850s are probably going to be your best bang for the buck at $150 or less. Here's one for $139.99 after rebate:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102775

[Farleito]

I've got two of these:

nVidia 9800 GT $99 after rebate ($129)

www.tigerdirect.com 9800GT ('http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=4209965&sku=P450-9830&SRCCODE=WEBGOOVID&cm_mmc_o=7BBTkwCjC-p8ByplCjCabTwyKbywgfCjCmH4')

It's an awesome videcard. It's sLI too.

[Garm]

thanks for the suggestions. after reading lots of reviews on newegg... it turns out my power supply is an issue. it's 375W max so the $100 + cards are nogo for me... but this one got great reviews and i guess on the bright side will save me a bit :: i'll let you know how it works for boxing!!!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127383

[Hachoo]

Eh you'd probably be just fine with a 375W PS...mines only 400W and im using 2 CDROM drives, 2 hard drives, a 9800GT, athlon x2 4400+, etc...

Honestly the power supply rating requirements these days are f'ing retarded. Most people think you have to have a huge powersupply to do anything...back in the day I used to run 2 HDs 2CDROM drives from a 230W and people still claimed it wasn't possible without a 300W...

[Trammel]

It's because most of the power supplies are junk.

[Garm]

well, thanks for the PS comments. good to know for the future i guess, when i have the cash i'll try my hand at building my own next computer.