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Cheap Gaming Graphics Card?

Vixen

Vixen

Vixen

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I want to upgrade my graphics card, as my current X1300 doesn't really run anything other than WoW. I don't need anything fancy, just something that won't lag on games like Spore. Budget of around £50, but I'll go a little over if it means a huge improvement.

Thanks :).
 
Thanks for the recommendations. How does the 8600GT compare to those cards? I've found one for £57.
 
That's too much for an 8600gt I just sold mine for £35

Should be able to get an 8800gt, 512 8800gts or an 8800gtx for £70.

If you want new though the 4670 is probably a good option.
 
The 8600GT price was brand new. I've had a lot of bad luck with graphics cards dying on me, so I'd rather buy new than second hand.
 
Unless you have a really Hi-res monitor the 4670 should be able to handle everything just fine, and will be a huge improvement over what you've got at the moment.
 
How much difference does the brand make for graphics cards? The Sapphire one is out of stock at Ocuk, and I've found an own brand one for £57. Will it be just as good, or would I be better waiting for Ocuk to get stock in?
 
Could be dual slot (make sure you have room) other than the cooler I think they are all pretty much the same.

Warranty may vary so check that.

Some might do an overclocked version but not sure.
 
check the technical info as one brand may have a different cooler on it, e.g. it may be louder or less effecient than the other...otherwise in my experience they dont seem to make a huge difference when it comes to the actually working ability of each brand.
 
Already checked, I should have enough space for it. It takes up two slots at the back, but only because it has lots of inputs and a huge heatsink. Ordered it now, looking forward to actually being able to play games again!

Thanks for all the help :).
 
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