I need a 256mb graphic card with 3.0 pixel shader. i want to PLAY global agenda which needs 3.0 shader.I do not understand all of this stuff about graphics cards and so i am asking you.
I want something around 70$ if that is possible.

my specs.
Operating System
MS Windows Vista Business 32-bit SP2

CPU
Intel PENTIUM 4 520
Prescott 90nm Technology

RAM
3.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 266MHz (4-4-4-12)

Motherboard
Dell Inc. 0M3918 (Microprocessor)

Graphics
Acer H203H ([emailprotected])
128MB ATI Radeon X300/X550/X1050 Series (ATI)
ATI Radeon X300/X550/X1050 Series Secondary (ATI)
CrossFire Disabled

Hard Drives
625GB Western Digital WDC WD6400AAKS-00A7B2 ATA Device (SATA)

I also have 305 maximum watts for the power capacity.

PCI-E

Thanks305 watts is really really measly. If you put a graphics card in the PC will not START up, thats for sure. You need at least a 350 W PSU to support an external graphics card, and that is without a SATA DVD drive plugged in.


I would go with a GeForce 9800 GT 512 MB, preferably by EVGA-on newegg some of them run for about $55-$80.
If you are planning to game on your computer, your system needs a MAJOR overhaul. The RAM clock, for example, is a horrible 266 MHZx2=452 MHz. DDR2 should run at 800 MHz at the VERY LEAST.