Master_Shake
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I was looking at getting a newer video card. I have a Dell Vostro 220 computer its an e7300 Dual Core 2.69 GHZ and 2 GB of Ram. I am currently using a 8600GT with a 410W APC power supply. I have been looking at either then 5570 or 5670 which would both better perform than the card I currently use. I haven't bought a card yet since I'm not sure which one to get yet. Plus since Nvidia hasn't come out yet with its budget Direct X11 capable cards all the ATI cards are being sold for ridiculous prices.
I don't want to spend $100 on a 5670. You would think since these ATI cards are already 6 Months Old by now you could find one for $70-75. Maybe find a 5570 for $50. I know they had a XFX 5570 for $40 including rebates last month but wasn't looking at the time. I noticed on Newegg you can get a Powercolor 5550 DDR3 with a $20 rebate for only $45 but the 5550 performs at about the same level as the 8600GT. I don't think I would get huge improvement with that card.
I want to get Starcraft 2 and currently play Halo so having a super powerful memory card isn't a problem. I want a better video card than my 8600GT so my computer could handle more powerful games. I also though a better video card could help since I edit HD Videos. My 8600GT video card still works fine but I'm just looking for something better.
I don't want to spend $100 on a 5670. You would think since these ATI cards are already 6 Months Old by now you could find one for $70-75. Maybe find a 5570 for $50. I know they had a XFX 5570 for $40 including rebates last month but wasn't looking at the time. I noticed on Newegg you can get a Powercolor 5550 DDR3 with a $20 rebate for only $45 but the 5550 performs at about the same level as the 8600GT. I don't think I would get huge improvement with that card.
I want to get Starcraft 2 and currently play Halo so having a super powerful memory card isn't a problem. I want a better video card than my 8600GT so my computer could handle more powerful games. I also though a better video card could help since I edit HD Videos. My 8600GT video card still works fine but I'm just looking for something better.