Noob video card question

[underOATH]

Hey guys!!!

I just need a little help here. I bought a computer one year ago and i want to upgrade my video card.

here are basic specs:

Processor: Intel 2.8Ghz HT

Mobo: Microstar MS-7046

RAM: (Factory) Samsung 2x256 single channel DDR, (added) value Corsair dual channel 2x512 DDR.

Video card: GeforceFX 5300


I think thats it. I hate this video card. I have to run games with little or no shadow's, force directx 7.0 shaders or something, and run graphics on mid to low most times.

I have read some reviews and i am thinking of going with a XFX 6800GT PCI-e card. should i go with this card or what. I know any card will give me improvement over this one. would you go with another brand??????????????????

I'm new at this so any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Saint71]

Well first of all you need to find out if your motherboard even supports pci-express. Then if it does just pick a card you like. The 6800gt is a great card. Just dont buy the XFX version. Get the NVIDA one instead.

 

[underOATH]

yeah yeah.. sorry it does supprt pci-e as that is what the fx5300 runs. ok I will take that into consideration thanks!!

 

[macdude425]

Just dont buy the XFX version. Get the NVIDA one instead.

....

Go with eVGA or Leadtek.

 

[Static_11]

I'll second that even if it is a few more bucks, well worth it

 

[Zanjo]

Gigabyte's got good video cards. But go with NVIDIA.

 

[Riceball]

eVGA all the way

 

[underOATH]

i believe you but what is the advantage? Proven reliability? Subtle performance enhancements?

sorry for being a huge jerk but i gotta ask

 

[Sprooty]

yeah yeah.. sorry it does supprt pci-e as that is what the fx5300 runs. ok I will take that into consideration thanks!!

the fx5300 is pci-e?

aslo evga are recommaneded because they come with a lifetime warrenty.

 

[PZEROFGH]

do you guys mean AGP or PCI

eVGA
leadtek
BFG
MSI
gigabyte

all good

XFX is bad, sense they got the highest numbers of DOA and have a lot of overheating issues.