Power your gaming with this blazing-fast graphics card that features 1GB of DDR2 memory for amazing performance.How do you plan to accelerate your life? Get help to choose the right ATI graphics card.
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This card is excellent for a) older systems b)systems with small power supplies (i.e. 350 watts or less) or c) systems that need a low profile card.
Don't expect to play the latest cutting edge games with this card or you will be disappointed. But if you have an older system and like to play games that don't need a lot of graphics power like Civilization or other strategy games, this card will do well for you.
I installed this on an older Dell GX280 system with a 300 watt power supply and it is doing well. I use the system for work during the day and for some casual gaming at night. I play games that aren't too graphic intensive, but still need 3D acceleration like "Galactic Civilizations" and this card lets me use all the eye candy. Most games that are more than 2 years old will do just fine on this card. The 1GB memory helps make up for the fact that it is the slower memory.
What's great about it: Easy Installation, low profile card, good value
What's not so great: Will not do well with latest games