Need advice on graphics card
Hi folks,
I'm doing some investigating towards possibly buying a new computer. For the graphics card I will (if I actually buy a new computer) go with a Nvidia GeForce 7300 LE. Here's the decision I need to make.
One version comes with 64 MB dedicated on board memory, and it can borrow system RAM to give it a total of 256 MB of memory.
The other version comes with 256 MB dedicated on board memory, and it can borrow system RAM to give it a total of 512 MB. It costs $180.00 more.
The total system RAM available would be 2 GB (for now).
This would be on an HP with 2.2 Ghz AMD Althon 64 X2 4200 dual core processor.
The computer would mainly be used for Internet browsing, word processing, email, and videos. I might also play an occassional game.
Question: would I be throwing away $180.00 if I got the more expensive card? Keep in mind that this computer will need to last me for a while and therefore, it needs to be able to handle potential future operating system demands.