Video card upgrades on the cheap
Apart from just being fun, upgrading is absolutely necessary if you’re looking to build a killer gaming rig. Desktop computers generally come with weaker video cards optimized for checking e-mail and web browsing, and not much else. If you want to play Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty and hope to see every last drop when you blast some Zergs, you’re going to need a better video card. Luckily, you can now get the EVGA GeForce 9800 GT 512 MB card for only 199.99 from Newegg.Considering that it used to take 200 to 300 to get a card of this caliber, the discount seems well worth the wait. Even better, Newegg supports it with a full two-year warranty for 16.99. User reviews have already stated that it can run Starcraft II and Team Fortress 2 on full graphics settings with just a single card. However, it can be linked together with another card for even more amazing performance. The GeForce 9800 GT is also suited for playing Blu-ray discs, even when hooked up to an HDTV. (more…)