I am pretty out of the loop on GFX cards. Last one I bought was an ATI 9600xt if that tells you anything.

I recently built a modest m-atx based computer, the HD 3100 has treated me well but I am starting to need something with a little more 'oompf' as I get back in to PC gaming. one PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot open, so hit me with your best shot. It doesn't have to be amazing, but will have to last me a while I am afraid.

You could look at this if you want a little lower end.

Or this if you want higher end.

You should look around on newegg.com though. Those are just a couple quick suggestions.

Cheers for responding. I am actually shopping around newegg as we speak, and I spotted this which seems similar, and a little cheaper then the second one you mentioned, but perhaps I am missing something about the card that makes it 40 bucks cheaper... *squints*

Here's a good comparison (see the arrows in the upper right, there is another column)

" Nvidia GTX 260 Core 216 is the way to go. "

a lot of people pointing out nVidia. I would personally go for an ATi 4850 for a midrange card, then you cold also go for 2x 4850s to compete with the top end cards. Although, if i was to go all out and buy a top end card, i would look at nVidia's 285 or 280+.

hope this helps man, if you need any extra help im currently building a gaming rig from scratch and i could give you some tips.

peace

GTX280 is a little over 200 but if you are gaming at 1650 or higher, its superior to GTX260 Core216.