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What would be a good 3D video gaming card that is reasonable priced?

I've got a HD4850 card in there with an ATI chip set, but according to my HP performance software, the 3D portion is the weakest link in my hardware. Thanks!

Public Comments

1. I don't know what standards HP's "performance software" test against, but I don't fully consider the 4850 to be a weak graphics card. Sure, it's a generation older than ATI's lineup, but that doesn't mean it won't game. It won't play Crysis at high settings, but it'll get the job done for sure at medium. Of course if HP is comparing it to say an Nvidia GTX 480 or ATI 5870, then obviously the rating would be low.
2. HP Performance Software will test networked workstation graphics functions like Remote Graphics Receiver you probably don't use or have installed. It also checks Open GL libraries needed for these Network functions. I would not worry about the scores. You have a high end 3D gaming card that will play most games out there fluently Check your scores with System Requirements Lab for better indication of gaming performance http://cyri.systemrequirementslab.com/CYRI/