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crimsonstag84 said:A new one from $167 can be just as powerful, but it definitely won't be stronger. You might see "used" because it can be better... for example, like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/graphics-card-listing-example
That listing expired... Got any other suggestions? :/
What kind of budget am I looking at to get something with the same performance? I can't even find a new version of the exact same card (Nvidia 9800 GT) anywhere in the States right now.
My old 9800 gt is finally kicking the bucket. I haven't swapped it out yet, so I’m looking for something new—maybe around the $400 mark$167? Or honestly, if there's something beefier for that same price, I'll take it. Ideally, I want something brand new because this thing probably just died from old age.
My current setup looks like this:
Intel Core 2 duo E7400 2 GB Rama
2 GB RAM (though I'll probably upgrade that too)
Nvidia GeForce 9800 gt
I was actually leaning toward picking up something else entirely. Honestly, I figured with that kind of cash, I could snag something way more powerful. It’s not like I’m hating on my 9800 GT, but I’ve been running it for over five years now and it’s finally starting to kick the bucket.
What would you suggest for under $167? Honestly, if I could just track down a new 9800 GT, I wouldn't even complain since it’s plenty powerful enough to keep up with the rest of my build...
My PC is getting a bit old, but honestly, it still does the job for what I need it for. The only issue is that my graphics card, an Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT, seems to be on its last legs. Is this card even still being sold anywhere, or should I look for something else that’s compatible with my current setup but packs a bit more punch?
Here’s what I’m running:
Intel Core 2 Duo E7400
2 GB RAM (though I’ll probably upgrade that soon enough)
Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT
I’m not 100% sure which motherboard I have. I can find out if it matters, but right now, I really don't feel like rebooting the machine.