Get the GeForce FX 5200. It is a DX9 card as the MX 440 isn't and is not compatible with most of todays games. The FX 5200 won't run todays games well, but it will at least run them.
dx=DirectX, microsoft's API for gaming. the newest DirectX is DirectX 9.0c. most of games today require a graphic card that support Direct X9 or it won't run, fx5200 supports it, but 4mx 440 doesn't.
i would look for a FX 5500-5600 or a ATI 9600
in your situation (low money).Your better off saving your money a little longer to get a much better video card .
You`ll be glad you did
i agree, if you could wait just a little longer and save some more money you will be a lot happier. I have a 9600xt and I can play any game out right now, not necissarily at top notch quality, but they are playable.
"At the end of the day, we are left looking at a landslide of sorts. Without question, the GeForce FX 5200 is the undisputed budget performance champion. Even with that said, newer games such as Splinter Cell and UT2K3 are going to almost require you go to 800x600 resolution with no AA or AF in order to get playable frame rates."