Ok, so much for my MSI video card. I need advice!

[Navy Chief]

My MSI 260 video card was having errors, so I sent it back to MSI for repair.

They emailed me yesterday, saying they were refunding me the purchase price. I suppose they couldn't repair the card. No matter.

However, I would still like to get another card. Am sure MSI makes a good product, but I am leary of going with the same model now.

Currently I am running my old card, which is a NVIDIAGeforce 8800 GT.

It's been a good card, but I would like something with a little more "horsepower".

Suggestions? The MSI card cost me about $215. I don't really want to exceed that. If anything, preferably something a little less expensive.

Thanks.

NC

[Terry]

I'm also using the 8800GT with 512meg. It works fairly well but it would be better with more memory. How much memory does yours have?

[Mathias]

Might be bad luck, but I bought two MSI products in the past, a graphics card and a mobo.
Both failed within a year from purchase.

[Navy Chief]

I'm also using the 8800GT with 512meg. It works fairly well but it would be better with more memory. How much memory does yours have?

I am running 4 GB of RAM, in addition to the card's 512, so no problem there.

And the card does work ok, but am hoping for a replacement card that would give me an increase in FPS.

Thanks.

NC

[GT182]

Chief, a card with 1GB of memory would be good. I've got Zotac 8800GT 1GB GDDR3 card but have to upgrade my mobo and processor before I can use it. I'd bought it as I heard good things about it.

[Navy Chief]

Chief, a card with 1GB of memory would be good. I've got Zotac 8800GT 1GB GDDR3 card but have to upgrade my mobo and processor before I can use it. I'd bought it as I heard good things about it.

You have a link to where this card can bought? Can't find it!

Thanks.

Pete

[Rezabrya]

I tend to stay away from MSI. I have an EVGA GTX 260 in my system and it is still running strong after more than a year.

[GT182]

IIRC it was a limitied run on the 1GB cards.

But..... I did find this one for you Pete..... http://www.nextag.com/Zotac-ZT-98GEY3M-FSL-706409770/prices-html It's a sweet deal for a newer Zotac 9800GT. :d


If you have a CompUSA near you they might have it in stock.

[NoNewMessages]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125333

Or if you want to bump it up a little bit... :bump:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133253

[GT182]

Well, what did ya think and find out Pete?

[Navy Chief]

Well, what did ya think and find out Pete?

Thanks for the tip! I actually found the card for 2 bucks cheaper, with free shipping, and ordered it! Thanks!

Pete

[GT182]

That's great. Back when I bought my 8800 it cost me 186.00 including shipping. At least you got a great deal.

Hey if the 1GB 8800GT is good the 1GB 9800GT has to be better... hopefully. :d