time to upgrade

[LakeOfTears]

ok next thurs is payday and im looking at getting a new gfx card.main game i play is WoW (if you couldnt tell) and i want to be able to run it on max settings if possible.went to canyourunit.com and i meet all minimum requirements for wotlk but recommended im screwed on the card,and when i went to provide upgrade or whatever it is apparently i have a pci slot or something...im not that comp smart with upgrades and such.here are my specs as of now

Manufacturer:
System manufacturer
Processor:
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E7300 @ 2.66GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.7GHz
Memory:
1916MB RAM
Hard Drive:
488 GB
Video Card:
NVIDIA GeForce 7050 / NVIDIA nForce 610i
Monitor:
Generic PnP Monitor
Sound Card:
Speakers (VIA High Definition Audio)
Speakers/Headphones:
Keyboard:
USB Root Hub
Mouse:
USB Root Hub
Mouse Surface:
Operating System:
Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.080425-1930)

i want you guys to recommend a card for me that will make me able to run games i play on max settings,price range anywhere from $100-$200.rep for anyone who provides me with a good card,info on it,and whichever i buy (meaning you show me a card,tell me how much better it is then the one im using,if ill be able to run wow on max,then i will rep you and buy it).many MANY thanks everyone.

[Liteninja]

I love posts like this, you even stated your budget and even gave your full pc specs lol. Lemme just make sure you have a free pci-e slot, and ill look up a GREAT CARD, youll definitely notice a difference in gameplay.

Just wondering, but what resolution do you play Wow at? / What resolution is your "Generic PnP monitor"?

Also, would you happen to know the maker/model of your powersupply? Getting a great video card will pretty be all for nothing if you dont have a reliable powersupply in your computer that can power it.

Here:

If you want top of the line performance, I would recommend this card at $199, the ATI HD 4890
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150359
It requires both a 6pin and 8pin pci-e power cable.

If you want the best bang for your buck, I would recommend this card at $99, the ATI HD 4850
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150337
It requires two 6pin power cables.

If you want a balance between the two, then you could go for the 4870 at ~$150
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150403

The reason why im suggesting ATI and not NVIDIA is that currently, i think they are the leading maker on the market in terms of your budget and the greatest value for your dollar, meaning that youre getting better performance for less money.

You could MOST LIKELY max out WoW and probably many other games that have been released

[OldCoot]

ATI 4850-4870 your best bets man, that thing will make you shit bricks and barf out money at the price and performance level.

[SnOwBunZz]

What Liteninja said.

2gbs of ram extra wouldn't hurt too if you have some money left.

[Sakumo]

I love posts like this, you even stated your budget and even gave your full pc specs lol. Lemme just make sure you have a free pci-e slot, and ill look up a GREAT CARD, youll definitely notice a difference in gameplay.

Just wondering, but what resolution do you play Wow at? / What resolution is your "Generic PnP monitor"?

Also, would you happen to know the maker/model of your powersupply? Getting a great video card will pretty be all for nothing if you dont have a reliable powersupply in your computer that can power it.

Here:

If you want top of the line performance, I would recommend this card at $199, the ATI HD 4890
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150359
It requires both a 6pin and 8pin pci-e power cable.

If you want the best bang for your buck, I would recommend this card at $99, the ATI HD 4850
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150337
It requires two 6pin power cables.

If you want a balance between the two, then you could go for the 4870 at ~$150
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150403

The reason why im suggesting ATI and not NVIDIA is that currently, i think they are the leading maker on the market in terms of your budget and the greatest value for your dollar, meaning that youre getting better performance for less money.

You could MOST LIKELY max out WoW and probably many other games that have been released

You do understand that a measly 250W generic power supply won't handle one of the best cards out now right?