What kind of graphics/video card do I need?

Question

I'd like to play BioShock 2 and Left 4 Dead 2, and have the option to play games with a little better graphics. What inexpensive video card should I buy that meets these requirements?

Answer 1

Here's a list of best cards in each price range:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-graphics-card,2569.html





For what you've described you'll need at least a Radeon 4670 (about $75) and preferably a card in the $85 range like a Radeon 5570 or GeForce GT240.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102855

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102874

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133306



Performance gets better as prices rise, so you'd see a nice boost spending $100 for something like a GeForce 9800GT or Radeon 4770. However, cards in that performance tier and higher often require a power supply upgrade as well. Those two cards require a 400W power supply, while the Radeon 4850 and GTS 250 require 450W. Unfortunately most brand-name computers come standard with 300W power supplies.



It all depends upon how much your budget can accomodate.

Answer 2

this one will play those games nicely and doesn't require additional power

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814143186&cm_re=9800gt-_-14-143-186-_-Product



this one costs just a little more, is about 30% faster than the above, but requires more power.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102824&cm_re=4850-_-14-102-824-_-Product



both are great gamer cards to start on

Answer 3

if u want to spend a bit more money u should buy NVIDIA video card its one of the finest video card there is it also has over 256 MB

Answer 4

Depends on what you mean by Inexpensive.......need an amount.

Answer 5

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