Choosing the right video card

[wethcr]

Specs
Amd athlon 64 3700+ 2400 mhz
Pci express 16x

ok right now my mobo has onboard video and i want to uprade to a nice video card. I am willing to spend about 150-200 dollars. if you have any advice i would greatly appreciate it

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[spyker_C8]

If you're willing to do a bios flash, than the X800GT0^2 is your best bet. If you're not willing to tamper with your videocard, then I would reccomend the 6800GS.

If you're willing to go used, I've seen X800XLs go for ~160 on ebay.

 

[DonNagual]

Hello and welcome to Techspot!

Before you upgrade, be sure your PSU has enough juice as well. You can calculate how much you need here:
http://www.extreme.outervision.com/index.jsp

 

[dady393]

this might work?

Buy a used graphics card. Those things normally work.