Best video card for under $200

[Pigslilspaz]

Title says it all.

[VonMessa]

For what it's worth, I had one crap out on me last weekend.

Went to best buy, found the one with the lowest price, disregarded it (as well as the next least expensive one) and opted for the 3rd cheapest.  

It's at home, but think it was a POS (oops I mean PNY) something.  I needed it quick, as it was hours before scenario start time.

PCI Express

1 Gb

~ $70, IIRC.

So far so good.  It is better than the last one.

FYI, this is not an endorsement, just an observation.

[gyrene81]

i suppose this would fit the bill fairly well...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130597

[Skuzzy]

Be careful, you might also have to replace the power supply in your computer in order to power the new video card.

[ebfd11]

Here is a decent one under 200

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133344

[usvi]

I installed this card a month or so ago.It runs cool and has performed flawlessly so far.It's priced at $199 but shipping will bring it over 200 a little.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127510

[cattb]

From what I have read the 460 is better then the 465. The ati 6850 and fermi 460 are pretty close to each other. (reference cards)  THe 460 I think will give you a bit more performance when overclocked as compared to a overclocked 6850. nvidia will offer some adavantages that ATI does not while ATI will offer avantages that nvidia does not.

If I were to pick a card it would be either the evga superclocked 460 (AR model)or the asus 6850 for a midrange 150 to 200 card, and your going to need enough power from your PSU and I think that was already mentioned.

Good Luck and tomshardware has some good reviews as well as other sites for video cards.

[Pigslilspaz]

Be careful, you might also have to replace the power supply in your computer in order to power the new video card.

This is for a new build, and I'm pretty sure a 850w PSU can handle it.

[Pigslilspaz]

i suppose this would fit the bill fairly well...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130597

was actually looking at this one. Always been a fan of EVGA

[L0nGb0w]

I built my computer 2 years ago with a 4870 1GB, and I haven't tried a game I can't play on full settings yet.  Sometimes costing more doesn't mean it's better for you

[Pigslilspaz]

budget has been very restrictive as of late, sadly.

[AAJagerX]

Ya should be able to snag an XFX/ATi 5770 on the cheap.  Not as snappy as some, but at appx. $135 It's a good card for the money.

[gyrene81]

budget has been very restrictive as of late, sadly.

look at the power requirements...most of the ati's don't require as much power as the nvidia's...

for instance...the geforce gtx460 needs this as a minimum:
Minimum of a 450 Watt power supply. (Minimum recommended power supply with +12 Volt current rating of 24 Amps.)

the ati 5770 doesn't need the amperage on the 12v leg...
Minimum 450 Watt Power Supply Requirement

[Pigslilspaz]

already mentioned I have an 850w, thanks though

[BaldEagl]

Go to TomsHarware.com.  They update the best video cards by price range every month.