Best graphic card for 200$ budget?

[Jawn]

I'm looking at this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102732

Any better suggestions?

 

[ThatGuy16]

Don't get the toxic 3870, get one with a dual slot cooler. Such as the Diamond one, is has a heat pipe cooler.

For a single card, i would get the 3870 or 8800GT. I love my 3870's.

 

[maroon1]

Get 8800GTS 512
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127325

It performs better and it comes with a free game. It cost only $199 after MIR

 

[aloric]

take a look at
PNY VERTO GeForce 9600 GT 512MB PCIe
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00141CIZO

I'm looking at this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102732

Any better suggestions?

 

[reddevil6]

take a look at
PNY VERTO GeForce 9600 GT 512MB PCIe
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00141CIZO

no get the 3870 over the 9600GT on stock speeds they are basicly even in 3Dmark06 but the 3870 will OC so much further.
an max OCed 3870 can get a bit better then a stock 8800GT(g92) in 3DMARK06.

 

[maroon1]

take a look at
PNY VERTO GeForce 9600 GT 512MB PCIe
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00141CIZO

He can get eVGA 9600GT for cheaper price
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130334

eVGA > PNY

 

[oregon]

If you are considering getting 9600GT get 8800GS instead. It is (just a bit) better in every way, but quite a bit cheaper.

I would get the 8800GTS 512 though since you've got the cash for it.

 

[Jawn]

I'm getting the Diamond Viper Radeon HD 3870 512MB GDDR4 256-bit 775 MHZ PCI-E card this week.

Anyone seen a better deal around? It's 189$ on buy.com shipping included.

Also looking for the best deal on a 600w+ PSU, so if anyone knows where I can find one, please let me know.

 

[oregon]

You could get a much better card for the money.... 8800GTS 512.

Or same card for alot cheaper:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8762234&st=visiontek&type=product&id=1203815034383

($130, sold out online but not in store).