simple question

[OnesAndZeros]

What is the best vid card i can get for $100.

[SkyWing_]

GeForce 4 MS..... not as good as da TI not hard core..... but it should get the job done bro.


-peace out homie-

[LifeofEternity]

A geforce 4 ti 4200 64 meg at newegg.com

[Fire]

VGA CHAINTECH A-GX20 TI-4200 64MB 8X NO TV OUT, VGA RETAIL BOX
Specifications:
Chipset:Nvidia Geforce4 TI-4200
Memory:64MB DDR 128 Bit Interface
8.1 GB/Sec Memory Bandwidth
4 Dual Rendering Pipelines
Dual Programable Vertex Shaders
Memory clock: 512MHz
Max Res: 2048x1536, 32bit, at 75Hz
Ports: Only VGA .

85$
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...ion=14-145-038

Gigabyte ATI RADEON 9200 128MB with VIVO Model GV-R92128VH RETAIL
Specifications:
Chipset:Radeon 9200
Memory:128MB DDR RAM
Bus:AGP 8X / 4X
Supports video capture for video editing (VIVO)
Four parallel rendering pipelines process up to 1.1 billion pixels per second
High performance 2nd generation hardware transform & lighting engine Advanced vertex shader support for the latest programmable effects
Ports: VGA + DVI + S-Video Out and Video in

90$ with s/h
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...ion=14-145-038


If u could get like 20more dollars then.

CONNECT3D ATI RADEON 9600 128MB DDR DVI+TV RETAIL
Specifications:
Chipset:ATI RADEON 9600
Memory: 128MB DDR RAM
Bus:AGP 8X
Quad-Pipe architecture delivers real-time cinematic rendering and animation
Featuring CATALYST™, the industry's most stable 3D acceleration software.
SMOOTHVISION™ 2.1 technology delivers the sharpest, clearest textures without sacrificing frame rates 128-bit full floating point precision enables billions of color variations to render the same lighting and effects as Hollywood studios
Ports:VGA + DVI + S-Video Out
118$
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...ion=14-142-012

ATI OEM RADEON 9500 64MB DDR 8X AGP BULK
Specifications:
Chipset: ATI RADEON 9500
Memory:64MB 128-bit DDR memory
Supports the new AGP 8X standard (2.0 GB/sec)
Unique VIDEOSHADER™ engine uses programmable pixel shaders to accelerate video processing and provide better-looking visuals
ATI's latest FULLSTREAM™ technology removes blocky artifacts from streaming Internet video and provides sharper image quality
SMARTSHADER™ 2.0 technology allows users to experience complex, movie-quality effects in next-generation 3D games and applications
OEM Box (see pics) "Powered by ATI" Manufactured By Sapphire "Powered by ATI" Manufactured By Sapphire
119$
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...ion=14-102-253

SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON 9600 128MB 8X AGP DVI/TV RETAIL
Specifications:
Chipset:ATI RADEON 9600
Memory:128MB DDR
Bus:8X AGP
New SMARTSHADER 2.1 technology allows users to experience complex, movie-quality effects in next-generation 3D games and applications
Industry's only 4-pipeline graphics solution in its 2nd generation, providing twice the rendering power of any currently competing product.
First to fully support DirectX® 9.0 and the latest OpenGL® functionality
Ports:VGA + DVI + S-Video Out
122$
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...ion=14-102-289

[Doppelganger]

get the ati 9600 128mb card. it's only a little over the 100 you want, but it's dx9 compatible and it WILL own the others in his selection.

[aerobahn]

Originally posted by Doppelganger
get the ati 9600 128mb card. it's only a little over the 100 you want, but it's dx9 compatible and it WILL own the others in his selection.

[OnesAndZeros]

Greatly appreciates all the info.