Video card question

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I was just wondering what the cheapest video card that would let me view the ships properly would be... my gforce 4 mx440 doesnt seem to be able to display them properly. any help would be appreciated
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
ATI radeon 9X00
Geforce 6xxx

You can usually get them for lower prices and they're still plenty good.

Depends on the brand you purchase too, and where.

Small computer shops usually have much much better prices on individual pieces than the big stores, who generally have better prices on complete computer systems.

I'd say you could look for a 80-100$ card and you'll be golden. Just make sure that it says that the card support dynamic lighting and vertex shaders and directx 9 (9c actually).

If someone with a better technical background wants to butt in, feel free
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I am using an nvidia 5200 with no problems at all, and they are dirt cheap now. If you have an AGP slot and some money though I would get a slightly better card.
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Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
What type of AGP port do you have, Citizen highlander48? 4X or 8X? The answer might limit your choices some as some of the newer cards may not work on older motherboards. Some, in fact, can fry a motherboard that doesn't support their power requirements.
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I bought a pretty good one for 100 dollars from ebay. 256megs video memory, PCI slot (128 bit). That will probably handle all the new stuff for a few years anyway.

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Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
i think my board only supports 4x... my comp is an old amd duron 800.... i really should buy a new comp but i cant afford that right now