I tried to post this somewhere else but it started a fight and got the thread closed. Anyway, let me start by saying I'm a complete idiot in relation to most people who play this game and who frequent this community. I don't build computers. I don't know the words I'm supposed to know. I am easily taken advantage of by computer repair shops. I'm looking for kindness and help. I love playing this game and I want it to look good. That's it.
So, I have GeForce 9500 GT video card right now. I bought it to replace the one below. The one below died and the one I have now is dying. I am wondering what would be the best card to replace it with. I would like to have all the graphics turned up as high as possible, but I don't want to spend $200. So, how awful is the card I have now? Can I get much better for $100? $200? Any help would be wonderful and I would really appreciate it.
And please, don't fight!
Thanks,
Dave
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