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Question

What is a good alternative?

Feb 15, 2012 1:13PM PST

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Simple.....NEWEGG.COM
Feb 16, 2012 6:33AM PST

Good product search engine
Good product selection
Good product description including pictures
Good product links to manufacturer
Good pricing
Good product reviews from verified buyers (and unverified buyers too).
Good (read reasonable cost) shipping
Good customer support

What's left ?

VAPCMD

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Thanks but....
Feb 16, 2012 11:56AM PST

Not exactly what I wanted. I wanted to know a good alternative to the graphics card that the link went to.

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Hmm. Many mods do not click on links.
Feb 16, 2012 12:27PM PST
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This would be an excellent alternative ...
Feb 17, 2012 11:25AM PST
Excellent alternative!!!

Of course that would be best for how I use my computer and maybe not so good for you. Why not give us something to work with such as HOW you use a computer (some people are gamers and others work graphics while yet others work word processing and spreadsheets), WHAT kind of computer it is going into (even the one I linked you to won't make the owner of a Micron 386DX happy). The OS of the computer (some cards are not supported on some Operating Systems).
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By alternative you mean what ? Lower cost ? Faster ?
Feb 18, 2012 12:37AM PST

Smaller form factor ? Better rated ? Longer Warranty ?

Without criteria, hard to recommend a "good" or better alternative.

VAPCMD

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Good Alternative
Feb 27, 2012 12:03PM PST

If you desire a newer model card then this PNY GT 440 1GB would be a very good choice. This card also supports the newer version of Directx 11 should you ever desire to use that software.