Cowboom's Deal of the day is a pretty nice Video Card (http://www.cowboom.com/deal-of-the-day.cfm) Only $12.99 w/ $5 S&H.

Enjoy faster gaming and more dazzling high-definition movies with this powerful NVIDIA GeForce graphics card. Product Features Powered by the GeForce 8400 GS graphics processing unit (GPU) 512MB DDR2 memory PCI interface Core clock speed: 567MHz, dual 400MHz RAMDACs 2560 x 1600 at 60Hz maximum digital resolution at 32-bit color for ultrarealistic gaming experiences PureVideo HD processor delivers improved picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color and precise image scaling NVIDIA ForceWare provides enhanced performance and speed, stunning visual quality and unified driver architecture (UDA) to ensure forward and backward compatibility with hardware and software Supports Microsoft DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.0 with Shader Model 4.0 for Microsoft Windows Vista or XP 1 dual-link DVI-I, VGA and 1 TV output. HDCP-capable

Admittedly this looks nice with no rebate, but there have have just been too many $5 AR deals on entry-level GPUs that this doesn't feel that great to me.

wow this is pretty crazy for 19.25 shipped a PCI graphics card that can accelerate hd video. My next victim will be a cheap intel atom board and a quiet htpc will be born

Admittedly this looks nice with no rebate, but there have have just been too many $5 AR deals on entry-level GPUs that this doesn't feel that great to me.


what makes this special is it is a PCI no PCI express thus it can go in literally any computer ever even crippled ones like intel atom boards

This is a PCI card,not PCI-e, and no hdmi, so only good for really old PC.

Nevermind. There are a few different versions.

Nevermind. There are a few different versions.


Phew you had me scared. The only downside to this card is it is probably a full size card and not half height

a 1 gb radeon 4850 was just available for $20 amir. How on earth is this considered a good deal? .. not trying to threat crap too much just sayin I would hold out for something better as they are about 20 different levels of video card performance between the 8400gs and the radeon 4850

wow this is pretty crazy for 19.25 shipped a PCI graphics card that can accelerate hd video. My next victim will be a cheap intel atom board and a quiet htpc will be born


If you find a cheap intel atom board let me know. Thks.

a 1 gb radeon 4850 was just available for $20 amir. How on earth is this considered a good deal? .. not trying to threat crap too much just sayin I would hold out for something better as they are about 20 different levels of video card performance between the 8400gs and the radeon 4850

The HD 4850 was a one time deal, like the 60 GB Phoenix PRO SSD's ($60) a while back

That's like comparing BF doorbusters to regular everyday deals

this is a "deal" because it is a PCI card, and it doesn't involve any rebates

unless you can find a cheaper 8400gs PCI card anywhere else...

If you find a cheap intel atom board let me know. Thks.


newegg has some nice ones in the 60-75 range. I have never seen them cheaper than that

The HD 4850 was a one time deal, like the 60 GB Phoenix PRO SSD's ($60) a while back

That's like comparing BF doorbusters to regular everyday deals

this is a "deal" because it is a PCI card, and it doesn't involve any rebates

unless you can find a cheaper 8400gs PCI card anywhere else...

True (even though I got in on both) and thank you for rementioning the feature of this (or lack there of lol) that sets this apart

a 1 gb radeon 4850 was just available for $20 amir. How on earth is this considered a good deal? .. not trying to threat crap too much just sayin I would hold out for something better as they are about 20 different levels of video card performance between the 8400gs and the radeon 4850

sometimes you need a very particular item, you wouldnt drive a 18 wheeler to work (it wouldnt fit in your garage)

The HD 4850 was a one time deal, like the 60 GB Phoenix PRO SSD's ($60) a while back

That's like comparing BF doorbusters to regular everyday deals

this is a "deal" because it is a PCI card, and it doesn't involve any rebates

unless you can find a cheaper 8400gs PCI card anywhere else...

While I completely agree the 4850 was a one time deal .... the point which i tried to further define was that there are like 20 levels of perfromance between this card and that card so more than likely a card that is at least a little bit better performance if not drastically better in performance will likely be available for the same price: lets just list a few cards that fall in between the 8400gs and the 4850

List below is taken from Toms Hardware from an old (read 2009) comparison of graphics cards...note that the top of the list 8800 gts does not perform nearly as well as the radeon 4850; Also note that the 8400 gs was second from the bottom of the list in 2009 ie it is really old crappy slow and probably doesn't perform as well as the video chipset built into many of the current generation motherboards. If you found any of the video cards below available for the jawdropping price of $20 they would be a better deal than this 8400gs including geforce 7300GT
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/gaming-graphics-cards-charts-2009-q3-mainstream-quality-update-2/3DMark06-v1.1.0-HDR-SM3.0-Score,1566.html

Nvidia Geforce 8800 GTS

ATI Radeon HD 3850

ATI Radeon HD 4670

ATI Radeon X1950 XTX

ATI Radeon X1900 XT

ATI Radeon X1900 XT

ATI Radeon X1950 XT

Nvidia Geforce 7900 GTX

Nvidia Geforce 8600 GTS

Nvidia Geforce 8600 GTS

Nvidia Geforce 7900 GTO

ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT

Nvidia Geforce 7800 GTX

Nvidia Geforce 7950 GT

ATI Radeon X1950 Pro

ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT

ATI Radeon HD 3650

ATI Radeon X1900 GT

ATI Radeon X1800 XT

Nvidia Geforce 8600 GT

ATI Radeon X1800 XT

Nvidia Geforce 7900 GT

ATI Radeon X1950 GT

Nvidia Geforce 7800 GTX

ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro

Nvidia Geforce 7900 GS

Nvidia Geforce 7800 GT

ATI Radeon X1800 XL

ATI Radeon HD 4550

ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro

ATI Radeon X1650 XT

ATI Radeon X1800 GTO

Geforce 7600 GT

ATI Radeon HD 4350

ATI Radeon HD 3470

Nvidia Geforce 8500 GT

ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT

Nvidia Geforce 7600 GS

ATI Radeon HD 3450

ATI Radeon HD 2400 Pro

Nvidia Geforce 7300 GT

Nvidia Geforce 8400 GS [/COLOR]

Nvidia Geforce 7300 GS

Dear socrilles,

You are missing the point this is a PCI card thus it can go in those dinky old slots at the bottom of your motherboard usually reserved for usb 2.0 expansion cards and wireless cards (of the b/g variety).

AND in intel atom boards which are restricted to the slots they have, thus adding hw acceleration to the boards for 19 dollars and not 50+ which is what the ion commands

This is a PCI card,not PCI-e, and no hdmi, so only good for really old PC.

not true good for small htpc with an intel atom and boxee

most tvs these days can accept dci and a separate sound. Now it probably will not be 5.1 goodness but will still sound good in stereo

Dear socrilles,

You are missing the point this is a PCI card thus it can go in those dinky old slots at the bottom of your motherboard usually reserved for usb 2.0 expansion cards and wireless cards (of the b/g variety).

AND in intel atom boards which are restricted to the slots they have, thus adding hw acceleration to the boards for 19 dollars and not 50+ which is what the ion commands

Yeah what he said. Heck I just got a sweet deal on a card at Newegg but I needed this one for an older system that I have. I guess I should have put that in the title huh?:lol:

sold out? i cant make a fortune with them :mad:

can this run starcraft 2 on medium settings?

The OP link is bringing up a PCI-E card. Did it change or am I missing something?

The OP link is bringing up a PCI-E card. Did it change or am I missing something?


pci deal of yesterday, pci-e deal of thursday

pci deal of yesterday, pci-e deal of thursday

Is there a difference, then? They seem to be identical. Both are 8400 GS, except one is PCI and the other is PCI-E.
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I asked this question in another thread, but...

How does this video card compare with the Radeon HD 2400XT? How does it compare with BFG's Nvidia 8600 GT?

My chipset is "nVidia nForce 430". Will this fit on there?

I have a PCI slot but a 56k modem is on there, which, obviously, I do not use and can remove. Just seems strange that a modem and a video card can share the same PCI slot.

I don't do any gaming on this computer anymore and am just trying to keep the computer as quiet as possible, possibly with a decent graphics card. My little brother plays Maple Story on it, that's basically it. So...will run Windows 7 and play maple story? Haha. Thanks.

Is there a difference, then? They seem to be identical. Both are 8400 GS, except one is PCI and the other is PCI-E.
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I asked this question in another thread, but...

How does this video card compare with the Radeon HD 2400XT? How does it compare with BFG's Nvidia 8600 GT?

My chipset is "nVidia nForce 430". Will this fit on there?

Thanks
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I have a PCI slot but a 56k modem is on there, which, obviously, I do not use and can remove.
yes theres a difference
if you have a PCI-E slot you DEFINITELY want a PCI-E card as the PCI-E bus is MUCH faster than PCI bus
its not going to beat a 2400xt tho and definitely not the 8600GT
yes- 430 chipset is fine, but if you are serious about buying a new video card for yourself, you may want to consider something better, assuming your board does have a pci-e slot
let me know if you would like assistance in finding a deal that better suits your needs...once I know those needs that is ;)

yes theres a difference
if you have a PCI-E slot you DEFINITELY want a PCI-E card as the PCI-E bus is MUCH faster than PCI bus
its going to really beat a 2400xt tho and definitely not the 8600GT

Thanks for the response.

I just edited my post. Do you think it'll be able to manage Maple Story (lulz) and Windows 7? $13 already spent and it's already shipped so I think it's too late to jump on the PCI-E one (also it's sold out). I don't think it's worth much more time than that.

Really, my desktop is crap and I dont even use it. I don't even live at home anymore, actually.

Thanks for the response.

I just edited my post. Do you think it'll be able to manage Maple Story (lulz) and Windows 7? $13 already spent and it's already shipped so I think it's too late to jump on the PCI-E one (also it's sold out). I don't think it's worth much more time than that.

Really, my desktop is crap and I dont even use it. I don't even live at home anymore, actually.
sorry- I had a typo when you read and quoted- please re-read my post now- has better detail and now the NOT is present before the 2400xt :)

Thanks for the response.

I just edited my post. Do you think it'll be able to manage Maple Story (lulz) and Windows 7? $13 already spent and it's already shipped so I think it's too late to jump on the PCI-E one (also it's sold out). I don't think it's worth much more time than that.

Really, my desktop is crap and I dont even use it. I don't even live at home anymore, actually.
th 8400GS PCI-E card should run maple story and win7 fine- assuming you have a PCI-E slot, assuming the card you receive isnt faulty, and assuming you dont run into any other unexpected issues :)

sorry- I had a typo when you read and quoted- please re-read my post now- has better detail and now the NOT is present before the 2400xt :)

Haha, wow it doesn't even beat the ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT? That's pretty sad. That thing came with my computer! I might as well throw this thing away when it arrives, then. Oh well. That's what I get for being a noob :lmao:

How about exactly is this video card? My goal is to keep this desktop quiet. Currently I have a BFG 8600 GT (I thnk 512MB DDR3) but after a year, something went wrong and now the fan or whatever is extremely loud on it. I really don't want to bother because like i said, i've lost interest with computers and I don't care for this desktop. I want to make it a quiet computer again like it used to be so I want to get rid of this 8600GT and throw in whatever will operate Maple story and Windows 7. If it runs the two and does it quietly, I think I'm satisfied.

What do you think?

edit: I already purchased the 8400 GS (PCI version), not the PCI E one. I really hope they are similar in terms of abilities. Kinda lame to have the title and not be the same. Seems like I wasted $13. Also note that my power supply is 350W. It's TERRIBLE.

Haha, wow it doesn't even beat the ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT? That's pretty sad. That thing came with my computer! I might as well throw this thing away when it arrives, then. Oh well. That's what I get for being a noob :lmao:

How about exactly is this video card? My goal is to keep this desktop quiet. Currently I have a BFG 8600 GT (I thnk 512MB DDR3) but after a year, something went wrong and now the fan or whatever is extremely loud on it. I really don't want to bother because like i said, i've lost interest with computers and I don't care for this desktop. I want to make it a quiet computer again like it used to be so I want to get rid of this 8600GT and throw in whatever will operate Maple story and Windows 7. If it runs the two and does it quietly, I think I'm satisfied.

What do you think?

you could try cancelling your order
also many complain of these BFG cards fans grinding after 6 months so...
you need a fanless card..
let me see what I can find- brb

you could try cancelling your order
also many complain of these BFG cards fans grinding after 6 months so...
you need a fanless card..
let me see what I can find- brb

Yeah, but the item has already shipped.

Also, i edited my previous post with: "edit: I already purchased the 8400 GS (PCI version), not the PCI E one. I really hope they are similar in terms of abilities. Kinda lame to have the title and not be the same. Seems like I wasted $13. Also note that my power supply is 350W. It's TERRIBLE. "

>> something that will work on a 350W power supply; run maple story/windows 7 (if i take out the card, the Windows 7 desktop is uglyyyyyy so if it works better than integrated, i;ll take it); something that is quiet.

Yeah, but the item has already shipped.

Also, i edited my previous post with: "edit: I already purchased the 8400 GS (PCI version), not the PCI E one. I really hope they are similar in terms of abilities. Kinda lame to have the title and not be the same. Seems like I wasted $13. Also note that my power supply is 350W. It's TERRIBLE. "

>> something that will work on a 350W power supply; run maple story/windows 7 (if i take out the card, the Windows 7 desktop is uglyyyyyy so if it works better than integrated, i;ll take it); something that is quiet.
well, it may have not actually shipped, but you never know for sure till you try- assuming they can be phone called ;)



heres one possibility took look at ...so far...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125250

but im bringing in more...brb

well, it may have not actually shipped, but you never know for sure till you try- assuming they can be phone called ;)



heres one possibility took look at ...so far...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125250

but im bringing in more...brb

Does that work for a regular PCI-e x16 slot? I thought PCi-e 2.0's were a bit different? Anyway, thanks for all the help. If this crappy 8400 GS can run the Maple story and Windows 7 properly (small icons, desktop themes), then I would have no reason to complain either.

Geez, $14 poorly spent. $14 on a crappy item + 3 hours of research time :D.

Does that work for a regular PCI-e x16 slot? I thought PCi-e 2.0's were a bit different? Anyway, thanks for all the help. If this crappy 8400 GS can run the Maple story and Windows 7 properly (small icons, desktop themes), then I would have no reason to complain either.

Geez, $14 poorly spent. $14 on a crappy item + 3 hours of research time :D.

yes- PCI-E video cards all work in any PCI-E slot as long as is 16x LENGHT
1.0/2.0 is a non-issue

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=u192881t2527585f9fp0c0s701&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na&Item=N82E16814125250
this the best bet for something new, better, cheap, good reviews and 3yr warranty..Oh yeah- AND SILENT!

good deal if you can resell it :P

good deal if you can resell it :P
yep ;)

Yeah, but the item has already shipped.

Also, i edited my previous post with: "edit: I already purchased the 8400 GS (PCI version), not the PCI E one. I really hope they are similar in terms of abilities. Kinda lame to have the title and not be the same. Seems like I wasted $13. Also note that my power supply is 350W. It's TERRIBLE. "

>> something that will work on a 350W power supply; run maple story/windows 7 (if i take out the card, the Windows 7 desktop is uglyyyyyy so if it works better than integrated, i;ll take it); something that is quiet.

by the way, some 350w psus are awesome , others suck
do you know the brand?

and in case missed it,
this is best option I found for you for a silent card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125250&Tpk=N82E16814125250

rebate expires 2/28/11, so you have a couple weeks to try out the 8400

yes- PCI-E video cards all work in any PCI-E slot as long as is 16x LENGHT
1.0/2.0 is a non-issue

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=u192881t2527585f9fp0c0s701&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na&Item=N82E16814125250
this the best bet for something new, better, cheap, good reviews and 3yr warranty

Thanks for all the help. That looks pretty interesting. I had no idea they can have "fanless" video cards that are actually half-way decent. In fact, I didn't know fanless video cards existed. SMH :shake:

I might buy that on Amazon later on for $30~, although it doesn't seem to be worth it at this point for this desktop. Lulz.

I'll wait until this 8400 GS gets here. Man, if I knew this video card was so poorly rated, I wouldn't even have taken it for free. Guess we'll find out later.

Quiet >> Maple Story >> Windows 7.

Is that too much to ask for? :O It's 2011 ><

Thanks for all the help. That looks pretty interesting. I had no idea they can have "fanless" video cards that are actually half-way decent. In fact, I didn't know fanless video cards existed. SMH :shake:

I might buy that on Amazon later on for $30~, although it doesn't seem to be worth it at this point for this desktop. Lulz.

I'll wait until this 8400 GS gets here. Man, if I knew this video card was so poorly rated, I wouldn't even have taken it for free. Guess we'll find out later.

Quiet >> Maple Story >> Windows 7.

Is that too much to ask for? :O It's 2011 ><

you mean $30 used?
new is $46 on amazon
so $35 after rebate for new at newegg with gigabytes 3yr warranty is better IMO

you mean $30 used?
new is $46 on amazon

There's one for $25.99 + $4.99 for shipping. But I think, according to its user manual, this item requires 400 power supply :lol: FML. Oh well. I'll just wait until the 8400 GS gets here before I make any decisions.

I'm scared to even try to put on the 8400 GS. Sounds like cave-men technology. If nothing else, I'll just let this noisy BFG 8600 GT do its work on the computer.

There's one for $25.99 + $4.99 for shipping. But I think, according to its user manual, this item requires 400 power supply :lol: FML. Oh well. I'll just wait until the 8400 GS gets here before I make any decisions.

I'm scared to even try to put on the 8400 GS. Sounds like cave-men technology. If nothing else, I'll just let this noisy BFG 8600 GT do its work on the computer.
AH- I see- details:"UPC removed" ;)
he already rebated it :)

Haha, I had no idea people could do that, removing UPC. Oh well.

Thanks again for all the help!

That fanless card looks awesome, though. I might check it out later on when I have time.

When the 8400 GS gets here, I'll insert it and give it a shot (though that's probably going to be next month because I won't be home). If it doesn't run Maplestory and Windows 7, I'm going to throw it straight into the trash. Come onnnn. It's 2011. We have stealth planes and so many crazy weapons of mass destruction, and yet they still make video cards that can't play maple story? :shake: Haha, only kidding (though not really).

I hope all works out. If not, I'll leave the 8600 GT in there for now.

Thanks man! Have a good one. I have to get some sleep before a long drive back!

There's one for $25.99 + $4.99 for shipping. But I think, according to its user manual, this item requires 400 power supply :lol: FML. Oh well. I'll just wait until the 8400 GS gets here before I make any decisions.

I'm scared to even try to put on the 8400 GS. Sounds like cave-men technology. If nothing else, I'll just let this noisy BFG 8600 GT do its work on the computer.

Why dont you just disconnect the graphics card fan and add your own slow speed case fan to blow at the card? Adding a quiet case fan is cheap and you can just use something creative to just hang that fan so it is blowing right at that card so it wont get too hot. Thats what I did with my old 6600gt card when the fan started sounding like a vacuum.

Why dont you just disconnect the graphics card fan and add your own slow speed case fan to blow at the card? Adding a quiet case fan is cheap and you can just use something creative to just hang that fan so it is blowing right at that card so it wont get too hot. Thats what I did with my old 6600gt card when the fan started sounding like a vacuum.

I might actually try something like that. I have no idea what you're talking about but I do have a "picture" in my head from all the silly pictures of desktops that I've seen. I'll ask a friend to help me, though. If that works out, that'll be a fun learning experience. If not, whatever.

Definitely not buying any more cheap stuff if it's anything that requires too much additional information that I don't have. I spent $14 on it and about 4 hours total talking/chatting/reading up on it. Opportunity cost: somewhere I don't like. :lol:

Thanks guys.. Enjoy!