[iamjosh]

Hey guys I'm probably going to be purchasing a new video card soon. I want it to be PCI-E and less than $120.
I'm not really sure what would be the greatest for me. I want to be able to run CS 1.6 with 100 fps+ easy and HL2 at 60-70+ fps constant. Any one have any suggestions..?

[P4rD0nM3]

What resolution will you be playing at?
Do you want all eye-candy turned on?
What kind of PSU do you have?
What's your PSU's 12v rated at?
Do you have any plants for DX10 in the 'near' future?

[iamjosh]

Probably 800x600 or 1024x960. Eye-candy? Could I have some examples of what you mean?

I want the card to be nvidia.

I was looking at the 7600 GS or 7600 GT

Does the memory on the cart make that much of a difference, i.e is a 7600 GT 256mb fine for what I need?

[P4rD0nM3]

Hmm you don't need that much eye-candy then if you're going to play on those low resolutions.

AA & AF smooths out the edges and the way it renders the images. Just google them for more information.

256mb is enough for that resolution. Your video card's memory plays a big part as your resolution goes higher.

I was going to suggest the PNY 7900GS 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 as your video card.

It's priced at $119 + Shipping.

You didn't mention anything about DX9 or DX10 so I'm going to assume you'll stay with DX9 for awhile.

[slmclarengt]

Originally Posted by iamjosh Hey guys I'm probably going to be purchasing a new video card soon. I want it to be PCI-E and less than $120. I'm not really sure what would be the greatest for me. I want to be able to run CS 1.6 with 100 fps+ easy and HL2 at 60-70+ fps constant. Any one have any suggestions..?

A lot of cards fit into your price range including the one Pardonme stated however that is just a bit over your price range... But it is a great card. If you need a DX10, try the lower-end 8500 series but if DX9 is good for you, go with the 7900 series or 7600 series like this great card for a great price: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130017

Slmclarengt

[over_mind]

There are geforce 8600 cards for under $120 (usually with the rebate).

[TheNewt]

Maybe I missed something... But
"itehjosh" <> "iamjosh"
???

[iamjosh]

Originally Posted by MysticDeath Maybe I missed something... But "itehjosh" <> "iamjosh" ???

Yes but I was banned for multiple accounts. I asked about the ban, sawce gave me a screenie of it, apparently someone has been using my i.p or something to make an account.

I.E ban for nothing. I think I might get a unban soon enough but Sawce hasn't replied to my message yet.

Anyways meanwhile I just need some help picking out a video card.

What are the advantages of DX10, what games require DX10?

Also are there any video cards under $120 that can deliver 80+ fps constant on HL2 games?

edit:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150182 Looks very good, only $90 also with the rebate.

I know most of these cards can play 1.6 the way I want to, but I would really like to get back into HL2 and the reason I somewhat quit is because I was only playing around 40 fps. If this card can deliver 80+ fps on 1024x960 resolution I'll have a nerdgasm.

[P4rD0nM3]

That's good enough.

[iamjosh]

Alright thanks for the help guys. But one last question, is DX10 worth it?