Cheapo challenge!

[Malt_Vinegar]

I currently have an aging rig, P4 2.4 running @ 2.8, seagate cuda 5 drives, 1gb crucial ram, GF4 4 Ti4400 (gainward golden sample)

Now, I am starting to play a few games again, nothing too serious, HL2 and the like. However, i have noticed my GPU is not really working well and i have to run low settings. I wanted to know if it was possible to get a new GPU for under 50quid that would increase the performance of my rig.

Im very out of touch with GPUs as a whole, but would like to be able to keep my zalman cooler thats on my current GF4. Its the big golden double sided one. Im presuming i need to stick to Nvidia to do this, but am i being foolish staying Nvidia just to keep my zalman baby Would i be able to get a better card if i went to ATI?

Cheers for any advice peeps

 

[Darkwave]

What's your budget mate?

 

[Logsi]

He states for under £50

I would say look around for a 9800 or something. Cherck on the zalman site to see what cards are compatible with the cooler. Think the 9800 is.

 

[Tetras]

Can get AGP 6600 GTs for £50 now if you find a good deal

 

[easyrider]

Seconded a second hand 6600GT or 9800 Pro will be a nice boost.

 

[trojan698]

Try and get hold of an 8 pipe 7300gt, they clock really well especially if you find one with GDDR3.

 

[Darkwave]

Seconded a second hand 6600GT or 9800 Pro will be a nice boost.

Thirded.

 

[Cyber-Mav]

Try and get hold of an 8 pipe 7300gt, they clock really well especially if you find one with GDDR3.

what for AGP?

 

[Malt_Vinegar]

cheers guys, im gunna go look now