OK. I’ve been looking for advice on graphics cards. I have a new computer that is a midrange level desktop. I’ve done research on the brand and capabilities of my desktop and have found out that the two best options for my configuration and hardware are a “512 MB NVIDIA 8500GT,” or a “256 MB ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT.” Thing is, I can’t find many reviews or comparisons of either of them. I’m currently using an Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 (Intel GMA 3100).
I’ve read the major criticism of Nvidia is that they don’t have any real third party driver functionality, as they refuse to share their specifications with open source compilers. However, I’ve read a blog by a guy who says his ATI card made his computer run slower, and he had trouble doing some sort of programming mumbo-jumbo.
I just want a card for my spouse to play games like fallout three, and the upcoming Sims three games, with the option of being able to throw other relatively high processing games at it.
