Cheap video card for uncle (~$50-) - Overclock.net

drjoey1500 · 11-08-09

Title says it. Basically my uncle's video card was messing up (8300gs, I didn't hear the whole story, personally I think it might be fixable) and he wants to buy a new one. He's using integrated graphics now. He doesn't game or do anything graphics intensive, so basically just a cheap graphics card that won't go out on him. I guess passive cooling would be a plus, but not a requirement. Just wanted to know what the best out there is for the price. He said less than 50, but he would be willing to spend more if necessary.

Honestly, I thought integrated graphics would be enough, but he seemed to want to replace it.

Thanks for the help

woodpigeon4 · 11-08-09

A 4350 or 9400GT should be good

meticadpa · 11-08-09

Try gunning for a 384MB 9600GSO. They can sometimes be had for ~$40.

If not, try getting a HD4670, it doesn't require a power connector.

Since he's not going to be gaming though, you could get something like a 9400GT/9500GT, that'd run fine.

Contagion · 11-08-09

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-390-_-Product

this would prolly be your best bet

or this if you dont mind the extra money
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-450-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-509-_-Product

reezin14 · 11-08-09

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161303

MrAMD_Fan · 11-08-09

I would convince him to save his money and try the integrated for a while and see what he thinks. If it is that bad, then get another one but honestly he should be fine. I found a 8400GS for $20 at a staples in the clearance section. Picked it up just for a backup video card.

Al8888 · 11-08-09

Well he could get a G210 which i suppose is for $50. That way he will future proof his setup.

AMG · 11-08-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by meticadpa

Try gunning for a 384MB 9600GSO. They can sometimes be had for ~$40.

If not, try getting a HD4670, it doesn't require a power connector.

Since he's not going to be gaming though, you could get something like a 9400GT/9500GT, that'd run fine.

I'd go with a 9500GT aswell.

OT: Here, locally the 384MB 9600GSO sells for $97.00

drjoey1500 · 11-08-09

Thanks guys, I appreciate the suggestions. I'll try to get him to stick with integrated, but if not I know about what to get now. Thanks

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