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Originally Posted by czygvtwkr  Currently I am using integrated video that uses shared memory with the computer. It is actually working alright but I would like to increase the performance of some non-graphic intensive games like Guild Wars and WoW.
Anyone have a suggestion for a card around $100 that has good driver support?
My current frame rate is about 15-16 and on occasion it will jerk a little.
Running an AMD Athlon X2 3800 1GB RAM and XP Home Ed. |
I bought a very inexpensive overclocked XFX NVIDIA 8600GT on NewEgg and it works great. You also have to make sure your power supply can handle it, I think it has to be at least 350W. It has great reviews. Mine even included the PC game "Company of Heroes" for free.
Newegg.com - XFX PVT84JUDD3 GeForce 8600GT XXX 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
It is only $65 after $30 mail in rebate. Just don't expect to get your rebate check for a long time.
There's an even cheaper one made by EVGA NVIDIA 8600GT for $50 after rebate as well, but it's not overclocked.
Newegg.com - EVGA 256-P2-N751-TR GeForce 8600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
When you get your rebate check, you should upgrade your RAM as well to 2 or 3 GB.