What graphics card should I buy?

Hi guys,

I'm down for another new graphicscard. I'm aiming at low to mid end cards ranging from $80 to $150 bucks. Now, I want the biggest bang for my bucks that I can get and I found out these two cards don't do too bad.

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ATI x1600pro (512 Mb)

Pro's:

- ATI and HL2 are a good combo

- I love ATI

- 512 Mb memory

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Geforce 7600GS (ASUS) (256 Mb)

Pro's:

- better performance in games by small rate

- fits on my ASUS motherboard

- Nvidia Drivers are generally more stable

Both cards cost about the same at a local hardwaredealer in my town. I'm really thinking about buying the 7600GS, but I heard alot of good things about the X1600 too. I'm being torn apart here guys.

Any of you guys have some words of advice for me? Experiences with either one of those cards? Other suggestions? Anything would be welcome, I guess.

tomato

Yes, but how about the performance. It seems the 7600GS packs a bigger punch.. Right?

And isn't 512Mb a bit overdone? Will it still be effective with games when the time comes all memory will be used? Will the card not be outdated?

Is your friend a gamer? What games does he usually play?

With kind regards,

tomato

Yeah it is.

I'll buy a new card tomorrow... And the 7900 is way out of my league.