unless on a real tight budget I'd ante up for the 9800pro, pretty reasonably
priced now for a lot more performance

Mike

"Flow" <Flowing@zonnet.nl> wrote in message
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>I would agree that the 9600pro is a fine budget card.
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> "Gary Hendricks" <gary.hendricks.user@gmail.com> schreef in bericht
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>> Hi Chris
>>
>> When whenever you try to run games, do note that you shouldn't read the
>> 'minimum requirements'. Read the 'Recommend hardware' coz thats what's
>> needed to properly run the game to experience it properly.
>>
>> I'd say the best video card to get for your purpose is one that
>> supports DirectX 9. I recently bought a PowerColor Radeon 9600 Pro and
>> it supports Pirates great!
>>
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>> Sincerely,
>> Gary Hendricks, Desktop-Video-Guide.com
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>> http://www.desktop-video-guide.com
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