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Skyro · Apr 16, 2005, 01:04 AM // 01:04

Currently I'm using a GeForce 2 MX 400 and it is quite laggy even on lowest settings so I'm deciding which video card to get. I'm seeing lots of people recommending slightly above the game's official recommended system specs as well as ATI series cards because of problems with nVidia cards with this game?

But anyway I'm not exactly on a budget but I do want 'bang for my buck' so to speak without compromising quality. I'm pretty much getting the card just for this game and won't be playing games like Doom 3 or anything so with that in mind what do you think I should get?

Loviatar · Apr 16, 2005, 01:10 AM // 01:10

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Originally Posted by Skyro

Currently I'm using a GeForce 2 MX 400 and it is quite laggy even on lowest settings so I'm deciding which video card to get. I'm seeing lots of people recommending slightly above the game's official recommended system specs so with that in mind what card do you guys think I should get? Not exactly on a budget but I do want 'bang for my buck' so to speak. Also I suppose an ATI card would be better for this game as well from what other posters seem to be saying about problems with nVidia cards?

according to all the reviews the biggest bang for buck is

nvidia 6600GT hands down

you are looking at 175-220 depending on if PCI EXPRESS or AGP flavor and maker

Virtuoso · Apr 16, 2005, 08:10 AM // 08:10

I agree. 6800 is where it's at right now. Just make sure you get the correct one for your motherboard. (probably AGP, but maybe old PCI)

-Virt

Loviatar · Apr 16, 2005, 04:35 PM // 16:35

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Originally Posted by Virtuoso

I agree. 6800 is where it's at right now. Just make sure you get the correct one for your motherboard. (probably AGP, but maybe old PCI)

-Virt

NO

i said 6600 NOT 6800

Skyro · Apr 16, 2005, 07:40 PM // 19:40

Well let me rephrase that how about the cheapest video card that can run the game on the highest settings smoothly?

tastim · Apr 16, 2005, 08:22 PM // 20:22

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Originally Posted by Skyro

Well let me rephrase that how about the cheapest video card that can run the game on the highest settings smoothly?

6600GT as stated above... it's what I'm running and its working nicely.... I can't imagine running anything less these days.

Lansing Kai Don · Apr 16, 2005, 11:25 PM // 23:25

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Originally Posted by Skyro

Well let me rephrase that how about the cheapest video card that can run the game on the highest settings smoothly?

I can, I've got a 9800 PRO, and the game is great... but I can't tell hardly any difference between it and my laptops Geforce Go 5200 FX. So I'd recommend something cheaper if you don't care about visuals as much... well not 200 dollars much.

Lansing Kai Don

Lews · Apr 16, 2005, 11:28 PM // 23:28

Radeon 9600 XT, Radeon 9800 Pro, Geforce 6600 GT, in order of least to most expensive and how could from least to best.

Virtuoso · Apr 17, 2005, 12:02 AM // 00:02

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Originally Posted by Loviatar

NO

i said 6600 NOT 6800

Err... right. Sorry, big typo.

-Virt

Skyro · Apr 17, 2005, 02:27 AM // 02:27

Thanks for the replies guys you've all been very helpful.

Slade xTekno · Apr 17, 2005, 05:24 AM // 05:24

I agree with the first poster.

I personally have a nVidia 6600GT. 128MB DDR3, clocks at 1000. Got it for just around $150 on http://www.newegg.com/ [the Leadtek one]. Runs great.