Need help finding a good video card

[darkmt]

I am upgrading my computer and I was wondering what vid card would be good to purchase. I was looking at the 7900's on newegg and I see that they've got some problems. Is there an ATI equivalent to this thats more stable/better? I am on somewhat of a budget too so I don't want to spend more that 250 to 300 if I have to. Thanks.

 

[WinDoWsMoNoPoLy]

They're easy to find. Getting to money to get them is the problem. Yes theres a ATI equivalent. I don't keep up on this stuff but i'm sure someone will tell you what it is soon.

 

[blue_dragon]

similar topic

https://www.techspot.com/vb/topic52806.html

 

[darkmt]

OK well I can see now from that post it seem ATI has there stuff together but would that vid card go okay with a setup I requested in an earlier post?

Motherboard:
ASUS A8N5X Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 $75
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16813131569

CPU:
AMD Athlon 64 3500+ $139
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16819103533

Power Supply
FSP Group (Fortron Source) 450W - $52
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16817104954

 

[wolfram]

Nice components. Especially the power supply. Good choice, and yes, you should be fine with those.

Now you need to choose the video card...

 

[nickslick74]

Here are a couple that would be resonably compareable and in your price range:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102663

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102022

 

[darkmt]

I'm liking that X1800XT, I checked gamespots oblivion hardware guide and it says that runs at 30 fps, (which i am guessing is good, i dont follow the whole fps stuff) but i have one question. What is the difference between that card you suggested which is the retail version, over the OEM version other than that the OEM is 20 bucks cheaper???

 

[blue_dragon]

I'm liking that X1800XT, I checked gamespots oblivion hardware guide and it says that runs at 30 fps, (which i am guessing is good, i dont follow the whole fps stuff) but i have one question. What is the difference between that card you suggested which is the retail version, over the OEM version other than that the OEM is 20 bucks cheaper???

oem is just the card with not box..its hard to believe that nice packaging is including inthe price tag for retail

 

[darkmt]

well does the oem come with all the stuff, i mean is it really worth it for the 20 extra bucks?

 

[wolfram]

well does the oem come with all the stuff, i mean is it really worth it for the 20 extra bucks?

Sometimes they come with games and adapter, but I think you can live without them. The card is the important thing.