New budget Graphics card needed

[MouseMat2004]

Hello

I currently have an ATi x1950. It's fine but ATi have stopped graphics updates and it doesnt support GPU accelerated video.

I am looking for the cheapest PCIe card that has similar/slightly better 3D performance. I dont really play PC games anymore but do play CS:S on the odd occasion. Safe to say, I'm a bit lost.

Not fussed if its ATi or Nvidia, best power for the pound is all I'm after.

Please advise

Thanks

 

[Neverwhere]

for cheapy cheap and a little performance (way above the X1950) the ATi 4670 isnt a bad option for you and can be had for £45 New, for more grunt you can get a 4850 for £70 and a £4870 for £85 second hand. I still cant believe how cheap the 4870`s are going given the power they have, Truly monumental cards. the 9800pro of the modern day.

 

[MouseMat2004]

Thanks for the info. Been hunting around and wondered how the ATi 4350 compares to my x1950, the reason they interest me is because they're passively cooled and I like a quiet PC these days