Video Card Suggestions

[TeknoBlast]

Guys, need a little some assistance here. I recently built my own computer because of the new Star Wars game thats coming out soon.

I didnt build a monster machine like some people do because I'm not much into PC gaming. The only game I play most is Star Craft 2 and with the new computer, it runs just fine.

However, I did take advantage of the Bad Company 2 bundle for 14.99 off of GameStop's site. I installed it and it runs and plays, but not smooth as it should. I figured the video card is not sufficient. This is the card I currently have:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131338

I'm assuming if BF2 is running like this with my current card, I'm sure Star Wars will run the same.

Any suggestions on a better video card?

Thanks!

[Tx Redneck]

What processor, ram, psu and os, resolution and os are you running?

[TeknoBlast]

Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit

AMD Phenom II X3 720 Black Edition Heka 2.8GHz 3 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Processor HDZ720WFK3DGI - OEM

Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 Desktop Memory Model KHX1333C9D3B1K2/8G

450W PSU

[Tx Redneck]

HHow many amps on the 12v rail, do you have a lot of usb powered peripherals, what make is the psu?

[TeknoBlast]

The PSU is whatever came with the case, so I'm sure it's crappy. If I need to upgrade that, I have no problem with that. Dont know how many amps, not at home at the moment.

Other than mouse and keyboard, the only other USB devices I have connected to it are my iPad and Zune....and that's only to sync up media files. Other than that, no printers or anything else.

[Tx Redneck]

What resolution and what's your budget?

[TeknoBlast]

If I can remember right the res is 1080x1024, but I have to double check when I get home tonight.

As for budget, I'm not shy to spend, but not looking to spend $500 on one piece of hardware.

I guess for a video card, I'm willing to spend in the range of $150-200.

[TruestreetTim]

If your looking to stick to about the same price range, I've recommended http://tinyurl.com/3u9zd46 countless times for it's price range. A noticeable difference at a comparable cost.

[Tx Redneck]

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0301545

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0348766

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0346307

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0342820

The first of each would due with the second being preferred. Also, check the competition because microcenter will price match.

[TeknoBlast]

Cool, thanks!

[TruestreetTim]

For your "new budget" you might check the specs on http://tinyurl.com/2f9676s

Got this card 8 months ago and have since added a twin. The price has dropped a tad and is a hell of a card! It's also superior in overclocking. An even better "bang for the buck".

[LeXXon]

For your "new budget" you might check the specs on http://tinyurl.com/2f9676s

Got this card 8 months ago and have since added a twin. The price has dropped a tad and is a hell of a card! It's also superior in overclocking. An even better "bang for the buck".

Those are pretty damn good cards, I would recommend them if you are on a budget.

[TeknoBlast]

Yeah, going to research all the video card suggestions that were made here and then decide which one to go with. Good thing I noticed this now or I would have been very disappointed if I noticed this while trying to play Star Wars.