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my friend is building a computer and wanted to know what would be the best video card for sub $200, and as i'm not sure of the price/performance war in that sector, i'm asking you guys

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E7300
4GB DDR2 800 dual channel
non SLI/Xfire mobo
17" CRT monitor

games like COD4 & Left4Dead
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814161236
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814127361

I personally think the gtx 260 is better. But, it is the core 192. So depends on what company you really want.
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what card does he have now? Is he planning to upgrade the monitor any time soon? A 17" CRT at 1280x1024 will be killed by anything approaching $200. I noticed the MSI 9800GT I reviewed last month on sale at newegg for $100 after rebate, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814127379 , and it will easily handle 1280x1024 in most, if not all, current games.
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If he had the money he could get a card around $125 and get a good 19" LCD for a bit over $200.
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he has a 7800GT from an old system, new monitor...in distant future
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