Graphic Card Upgrade Helpppppp please

[ov3rl04d]

I'm new in here and I'm looking to upgrade my Graphic card im thinking to go SLI dual video card but my problem is I don't know which one to choose, they are to many video cards out there. I have a ASUS M2N SLI deluxe, CPU Phenom 9950 and 4 gig of memory i would really appreciate any input. Has to be NVIDIA.


thanks

 

[ov3rl04d]

what is your current card?
what is your budget?
what resolution do you plan to play at?
can your PSU handle SLI, its make and model?
Nvidia does not need to be your only choice, the ATI 4850x2 or 4870x2 can both run on your system.

My video card now is ASUS EN7600GS SILENT/HTD/512M GeForce 7600GS 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card

Budget $200 or less

About resolution maybe a have to read more about it

My MB is ASUS M2N SLI Deluxe and yes support SLI here is the link of the website

http://usa.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=3&l2=101&l3=301&model=1160&modelmenu=1

 

[ov3rl04d]

what CPU do you have? I'm guessing its a few years old if it was teamed up with a 7600GS. It may bottleneck a modern SLI set up.

your monitor size? 19 inches, 20, 22, 24, etc.,

for $200 you can easily purchase a single card that will outperform your 7600GS

I just upgrade my CPU to a Quad Core Phenom 9950 AMD it runs fater the PC my monitor is 19 inches but im thinking to use my 32 inches LCD TV as a monitor not sure or maybe getting a 22"

 

[ov3rl04d]

well there is big difference between a 22" and 32" monitor graphics

a GTX 260 would be a perfect fit for a 22" LCD and would be in your price range

if you decide to upgrade to a 32" then get a second one for SLI, just make sure your PSU is up to the task.

So your best shot is the GTX 260.

How long this graphic card is been on the market or is a recently item?

 

[ov3rl04d]

well there is big difference between a 22" and 32" monitor graphics

a GTX 260 would be a perfect fit for a 22" LCD and would be in your price range

if you decide to upgrade to a 32" then get a second one for SLI, just make sure your PSU is up to the task.

Which Manufacturer did you recommend me?

 

[ov3rl04d]

the card is fairly recent

EVGA, XFX, ASUS, GIGABYTE, BFG are some of the better manufacturers

thank you for the advice and the information did you prefer any manufacturers in particular.

 

[ov3rl04d]

the card is fairly recent

EVGA, XFX, ASUS, GIGABYTE, BFG are some of the better manufacturers

Question did you know if any Video card comes with HDMI or I have to purchase the DVI to HDMI adapter

 

[megamanx00]

XFX has a double lifetime warranty, so if you sell the card later on you can transfer it. Really just go with the card that has a lifetime warranty, and a good bundle for the price. Many of the 260 cards come with an adapter, like this ASUS

ASUS ENGTX260/HTDI/896M
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121316

Just remember that if you want to ouput the audio over HDMI you need to connect the digital out SPDIF connector from your sound card to the NVIDIA card.

 

[JD45093]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125279