Best $200 video card?

[Sniper82]

Well I decided to part with my 3 month old 6800GS while it still had some value. Still seems like I just got it yesterday. Ended up getting around $140 out of it after shipping. Lost about $60 or so on it from buying new. But hey thats what happens when you deal in the computer world.

Anyway I may get something else soon but am curious whats the best video card in the $200ish range ATM?

 

[LtPage1]

7600gt, from what I've been reading.

 

[Sniper82]

is it quite a bit faster than the 6800GS? I would like at least a 15-20FPS increase at least in most games compared to the 6800GS I am selling.

 

[BlackTigers]

Originally posted by: Sniper82
is it quite a bit faster than the 6800GS? I would like at least a 15-20FPS increase at least in most games compared to the 6800GS I am selling.

Think of the 7600GT as a bit above the 6800Ultra...

 

[Sniper82]

sounds pretty good. Is that the best they offer in the 200$ range? Does ATI offer anything better or the same as the 7600GT?

 

[Jayczar]

Originally posted by: Sniper82
sounds pretty good. Is that the best they offer in the 200$ range? Does ATI offer anything better or the same as the 7600GT?

my guess would be the X1800GTO.

 

[imported_fx]

Mainstream GPU for ATI is X1600XT is comparable to 7600GT but still 7600GT beats X1600XT in peformance so go with 7600gt with best performance under $200.

 

[Sniper82]

hows the x1800xl fall into these? I can get one used on the forums for under $200.

 

[Firsttime]

I would try to scrounge up $20 more, there have been quite a few x1800xt deals in that range.

 

[AzNPinkTuv]

x1800xl >>> 7600gt imho

 

[orangat]

An x1800xl is great if you can get it cheap and if it isn't broken stuff that someone is getting rid off.

 

[imported_fx]

Sapphire ATI Radeon X1800XT 256mb- $239

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102007

I think its worth to get this video that cost $39 over your budget, Sniper82.