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Originally Posted by Sir Big Jugs
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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk
I have the same system as you SBJ. I dropped my Nvidia 6200 256mb for the Visiontek Radeon X1300 XGE 512mb video card. I picked this card because it was much faster than my 6200 and like you I had a 300w power supply. The X1300 runs just fine on 300W power supply. Any card higher than this required a better power supply. Being I was not spending another $80.00 on top of the $150.00 video card, this was the best choice for me. I run the game with all sliders to the max with exception of the sliders for the land objects and density(i do not hangout in port anyway). These set at half. The checkable options are all checked except the volumetric fog, sun glare, 3D water(seen no difference anyway). I get at the lowest 20 FPS and the highest 50 FPS. I'm very pleased with the card. Plus, I have the AA at X4 and PPF on as well  . I have become a ATI fan. |
That sounds like a really good option then!  After all, I'm not looking for something to get me the best FPS in the world, just something to hold the ground until I get a chance to make the bigger upgrade this summer/fall. I could install an for example an extra fan for the savings.:hmm: And maybe reuse the card in my new rig later. 
I'll call around and see if I can get a good deal on the X1300.
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I installed the card only. No fans or anything. I plugged it in the MB and plugged in the power cord off the power supply. Got the new 7.3 catalyst. Tweeked for about 15 minutes. All option on the card set to quality and AA set at X4. The card is very stable. Like you, I have the 3200+/1 gig of RAM/onboard sound. It was the simpliest, best, least expensive way to go for me. It turned out to be a good choice in my case.
Remember to look for the X1300 XGE(xtreme gamer edition) 512mb it is overclocked for us knuckleheads
Once in game and all screens cached, hard drive has settled down. Game runs great. Might want to get some more RAM if you can afford it. I'm going to up mine as soon as I can get some cash for it.
It is not a kick butt card but it will pull you through. As far as IL2 and my other games...all maxed now and run better than ever.