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  • Triplex72
    CUSTOMIZED
    FFR Simfile Author
    • Oct 2005
    • 975

    #1

    In the market for a video card.

    I'm looking for a 8600GTS or better, anyone know any good sites or deals?
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  • Relambrien
    FFR Player
    • Dec 2006
    • 1644

    #2
    Re: In the market for a video card.

    Newegg's always good for computer things. They may not have the absolute cheapest price anywhere, but prices are always reasonable, shipping is very fast and you can't match their customer service. The only issue I have with them is their warranty now; not too long ago it was mainly 1- or 3-year warranties on their computer parts, but now the majority are 30-day warranties, so you'll have to check the manufacturer warranty if you want lengthy coverage.

    You could also try TigerDirect though I've heard people have had problems with their customer service department.

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    • infinity.
      FFR Veteran
      • Sep 2007
      • 1701

      #3
      Re: In the market for a video card.

      i suppose you're on intel?


      uhm,

      tigerdirect has lower prices for gfx cards alot of the time
      signatures are for nerds

      nerds

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      • chunky_cheese
        FFR Player
        • Jul 2004
        • 1736

        #4
        Re: In the market for a video card.

        I got a GeForce 8800 GTS 640 MB (Not Clocked, Refurbished) for about 400 dollars $CDN. Though it is a refurb, I've never had a problem with it and it runs just great!

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        • Pyroshock
          ε=-dΦ/dt
          FFR Music Producer
          • Jul 2006
          • 1170

          #5
          Re: In the market for a video card.

          8600GTS is somewhat weak in anti-aliasing, but is a good value DX10 card.

          Definitely go newegg, and definitely get a DX10 card. You'd probably want to get the 8800 GTS 360 MB, 640 isn't entirely necessary. Unless you're wanting to run Crysis or something.

          Buy EVGA 320-P2-N815-AR GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg!

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          • chunky_cheese
            FFR Player
            • Jul 2004
            • 1736

            #6
            Re: In the market for a video card.

            Don't forget to take into account Windows XP only has DX9, vista (though it has many bugs) can run up to DirectX10, and makes much better use of dual screen.

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            • rokushadows
              FFR Player
              • Aug 2005
              • 140

              #7
              Re: In the market for a video card.

              Check out this sexy machinery.
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              FC's - 201 (Regular only)

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              • Triplex72
                CUSTOMIZED
                FFR Simfile Author
                • Oct 2005
                • 975

                #8
                Re: In the market for a video card.

                Thanks guys. I forgot to mention, I am looking for a DX10 card, seeing as I have Vista.
                Last edited by Triplex72; 11-5-2007, 02:48 PM.
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                • madmatt621
                  Banned
                  • Dec 2006
                  • 3000

                  #9
                  Re: In the market for a video card.

                  Fry's Electronics
                  http://shop1.outpost.com/search?sear...x=9&submit.y=1

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                  • Triplex72
                    CUSTOMIZED
                    FFR Simfile Author
                    • Oct 2005
                    • 975

                    #10
                    Re: In the market for a video card.

                    Dang, I found one I liked, but it doesn't seem like they are available to Canadians.

                    Buy XFX GeForce 8600 GTS 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Support Graphics Card PVT84GYDQ3 with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg!
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