Video Card for Low-Mid system

[moistzombie]

Hey all,

I've got my hands on a basic system from work for practically nothing (incorrect build, boss gave me a big discount) which I would like to put a decent video card into it. I am going to give it to my 16 old cousin for his birthday.

The system is as follows (sorry I don't have the finer details on spec):

- MSI mATX 1333 mhz socket 775
- Pentium Dual Core E2140 1.6ghz
- 1gig RAM
- ASUS 18x DVD SATA
- CoolerMaster Extreme 550W PSU
- Windows XP Home

It's a pretty basic system, but I thought I could get it reasonably game worthy.

I was thinking about putting in an EVGA 8800GTS 320MB.

What do you reckon? Any other suggestions would be most appreciated.

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

The X1950PRO\XT would do fine as well. But the 8800GTS 320MB would obviously be better. How much can you spend? Also, where're you located?

 

[moistzombie]

Cheers.

I am in Australia. I was hoping to spend no more than AU$350-$400.

I saw the EVGA 8800GTS 320MB for AU$360. I was almost considering putting in a 8800GTS 640MB considering I only spent $200 on the rest of the PC (nice discount!)

I was trying to track down a Radeon HD 2900 Pro 512mb - hard to find!

 

[Rayss523]

Get the 8800GTS, that card is awesome.

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

I'd recommend getting this if it's within your budget. Otherwise, get the 8800GTS 320MB from here instead. It's quite a bit cheaper than the eVGA and is the exact same card.