I am running vista, so I want a DX10 capable card. Price under $150 but would be willing to go up to $175 if it is a higher end card for a very good deal. Not willing to break that $175 mark so don't bother saying 'an 8800gt is the solution to all your problems'. A 512mb card would be preferable since I will be running a couple big monitors off of it. I will be doing some light gaming. Not trying to max out crysis or anything but maybe some COD4 and supreme commander(s). I am not huge into gaming. Noise is also a big factor. I just returned a diamond 2600xt that was very noisy. I want something that will not be the loudest item in my system. Since I will be running vista in aero, I am concerned that the card will be running hard all the time since it is in 3D mode? I am not sure on this though. The problem I have found with mid-range cards is that it could be hit or miss with fan rpm control and I dont want to end up with another card that cannot let me sleep at night.
So far I have looked at the 2900pro for $175 but it is apparently very loud. I have also looked at the HD3850, but to get a 512mb version you have to hit that $200 mark. I have also checked out various HD2600s and 8600GTs, but have not been able to find one where I Am assured a quiet fan that revs down when not being used a lot.
Thanks.
So far I have looked at the 2900pro for $175 but it is apparently very loud. I have also looked at the HD3850, but to get a 512mb version you have to hit that $200 mark. I have also checked out various HD2600s and 8600GTs, but have not been able to find one where I Am assured a quiet fan that revs down when not being used a lot.
Thanks.