Video Card Help Please Urgent!!

[joker380]

Hi guys i just build my new system all i need now is a new video card. I am not a gamer and the only game i will paly is when Star Craft 2 comes out so keeping that in mind can you guys suggest me a cheap video card that will server me good for 2-3 years atleast.

Thanks

Below is something i stumble upon now both cards are $60 and above if someone knows that this cards are too much for my need they can suggest me a cheaper one.

1) http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814161198

2)http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814150230

Now i dont know the warranty of the first one but the second one has liftime and i researched that its a very good company dont know about the first one.

Thanks again for looking at this post and helping me in making a decision

 

[palladium]

I took a look at the official site, including the screenshot, looks like the graphics engine is pretty demanding, not to mention they might include directX10 stuff. Given that even top end cards struggle with DX10, I really don't think either the two cards can handle the graphics at high detail level, even at 1280*1024.

My suggestion: wait for the requirements to come out, then buy, or, get at least a 3850/256MB 8800GT if you want to get a fool proof card now.

 

[joker380]

well i guess i can wait but i need a emergency card as my current ATI 9100 Is not working properly in XP 64bit any suggestion?

 

[palladium]

Hmm it'd be helpful if you specify what is the problem...

Downloaded the latest drivers yet?

 

[happy medium]

find a cheap 8600gts. I've seen them for 120$
If thats too exspensive get the 8600 gt.