Video card advice

[Guest Sky720]

It's time for a video upgarde for my PC.I would like to know what you guys recommend.My current system specs.Athlon 64 3400+1Gb DDR ram200Gb hard driveGeForce FX5200 AGP video card.So far I've been doing pretty good with what I have.But I would like to be able to turn up my graphics more.And be able to use anit aliasing and more 3d clouds turned on etc.I don't have a alot of money to throw out at this. And I know the FX5200 is a low end card.Currently I have about 300USD to spend on this upgrade.So far for video cards I'm looking at are.ATI x1300 256mb AGPATI x1600 512mb AGPAnyone know if these cards will work with flightsim.Also I have to get a new power supply to. As these ATI cards want a 350 watt power supply. My current power supply is 280 watts. So I'm going to need a bigger power supply to.Thanks for any advice.

[Guest wayupthere]

Forget the X1300 or x1600. look on newegg 225USDhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16814130264That card owns both your choices, read the review herehttp://www.driverheaven.net/reviews/X16_GS/fear.htm

[Av-Fan 0]

The benchmark tests you posted appear to be for the PCI-Express version. With that said, I own the 6800GS AGP version and must say it is one excellent card for the money.http://www.guru3d.com/article/Videocards/314/

[greggerm 312]

After a bit of a fire at my apartment building, I had to replace some computer equipment - I chose the 6800 GS (PCIe) for the new rig, and I must also say that it is a *VERY* good performer for the money. Sure - it's not quite as punchy as the 7800 series, but it FAR exceeds the X1300 and X1600.I actually tried the X1600 and was disappointed - at the time, I thought the 6800 GS was a lower end model from nVidia, not realizing that it was in fact an enhanced performer.-Greg