Choosing new graphics card

[Dropshock]

Alright, Ive got some money, a 300 dollar budget for things i want to get. I dont want to spend 300 dollars on a graphics card, obviously. But I want a new, good card thats not too high priced.
Ive currently got a ATI Radeon x1300. do you guys have any suggestions on a new card?

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[Starcraftman]

If you want to get a graphics card that is not bottlenecked, we need to know the specs of the computer you plan to put it in.

[Riot]

 Get de ones dat can plae Cryses D:

 ( I dont know alot about this stuff yet.)

[Dropshock]

If you want to get a graphics card that is not bottlenecked, we need to know the specs of the computer you plan to put it in.

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System Information
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Time of this report: 12/13/2009, 19:53:42
       Machine name: HOME_COMPUTER
   Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090804-1435)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: GATEWA
       System Model: GT5040
               BIOS: Default System BIOS
          Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 2.80GHz (2 CPUs)
             Memory: 1534MB RAM
          Page File: 2133MB used, 783MB available
    DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
     DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode
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Display Devices
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        Card name: Radeon X1300/X1550 Series
     Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
        Chip type: ATI Radeon Graphics Processor (0x7146)
         DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_7146&SUBSYS_19921545&REV_00
   Display Memory: 256.0 MB
     Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
          Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
  Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
That enough? :o

[Deep2]

You were missing the most important thing.
The motherboard

[Starcraftman]

Well from what I can tell the best graphics card that would fit in your case would probably be a 9800 GT because its a gateway that uses the handicapped BTX form factor, which allows you to only fit cards that are single-slot.

Here is the card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150323

Also, that card in the link above does not require a 6 pin PCIe power connector so you probably wont have to upgrade your power supply.

[Lil Robot]

Well from what I can tell the best graphics card that would fit in your case would probably be a 9800 GT because its a gateway that uses the handicapped BTX form factor, which allows you to only fit cards that are single-slot.

Here is the card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150323

Also, that card in the link above does not require a 6 pin PCIe power connector so you probably wont have to upgrade your power supply.

I had that on my computer about 2 years ago before I bought my current one.
I got it as a slim-line from Zotac, and it worked pretty well.
I use a slimline computer.