Budget graphics card problem

[sun285]

Hi guys, I'm looking to purchase a cheap gpu while i save up for a much better rig. It would have to be compatible with my specs (see below) however it would only have to handle games like minecraft and the tekkit expansion etc...

I would really like it to be as cheap as possible.

My specs:
Manufacturer/Model: Packard Bell IMEDIA B2316 AIO
Processor: Intel Pentium Dual CPU E2200 @ 2.20 GHz 2203 Mhz 2 cores
RAM: 2GB

OS: Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 2)

I live in the UK.

A Nvidia GT 210 has been suggested but i cant find one, is there any other suggestions or anyone know where to get one?

Thanks in advance

 

[MajinCry]

The 8600GT if you can find one for £15-£20. Funnily enough, the only game that it plays well is Minecraft. I was getting 255 FPS with that card, but sub 30 in Mount and Blade, Skyrim, Fallout 3 and even Freespace 2.

So yeah. If you just want MC, get an 8600GT.

 

[sun285]

eah i will probs just play MC until i have saved up,
Who makes the 8600GT? I'm a noob,

Thanks

 

[bc5]

nVidia makes the chip on the card, several manufacturers produce the cards (MSI, Asus, Gigabyte, Gainward, EVGA, PNY etc). Check these:

scan.co.uk
novatech.co.uk
aria.co.uk
dabs.com
ebuyer.com

You'll have no problem finding a GT210 on those.

EDIT: And you could probably find a 8600GT too (which as MajinCry says is a better card) or a GT610 (newer but still only £30).

 

[bc5]

And by the way, there's tonnes of PC games you can play on it, just not new stuff. It's one of the great things about PC gaming though - there's over 20 years of titles you can play, 15 years of which will run on a cheap card. Command & Conquer Generals (and Zero Hour) addon would be awesome, or Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic, Unreal 2, Unreal Tournament 2003/2004, Hitman 2, Manhunt, GTA San Andreas etc... you could open a thread in the gaming section for more suggestions.

 

[sun285]

Thanks guys

Would either of these work with what i already have, or should i look again?

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/1gb-evga-g-210-1200mhz-gddr3-gpu-520mhz-shader-1238mhz-16-cores-d-sub-dual-link-dvi-i-hdmi

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/1gb-gigabyte-g-210-1200mhz-gddr3-gpu-530mhz-shader-1237mhz-16-cores-d-sub-dual-link-dvi-i-hdmi-low-p