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Well my 8800GTX appears to have given up the ghost. Producing no output to the monitor. Anyway, thats besides the point.

I'm way out of step with PC components since I built my rig over 2 years ago, it's being doing just fine. I am obviously going to have to replace the graphics card but I'm going to need some advice/recommentations to do so. Current spec:

Core 2 Duo 6600
3gb Ram
ASUS P5n-32 SLI motherboard

I'm looking for something which is an upgrade (or equivalent if cheap) from an 8800GTX, and am willing to spend 150-200 quid. Have been looking at a 9800GTX and a 260 but I'm no wiser.

Any and all advice welcome!

Thanks.

 

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what resololution you gaming at?

Try to game at 1680 x 1050 (max of the monitor). It's fine andnot too fussed about gaming higher tbh.

 

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Without knowing what res you are using?, its impossible to pick a cheap card for you!

1680x1050 as a max. I'm not necessarily looking for 'cheap'. I have a budget, and of course the cheaper the better. The main concern of course is acceptable performance and reliability.