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It is time to replace the  ATI Radeon X1900 XT 512 MB graphics card that came with this computer.  I am wanting to upgrade to something that will allow me to play Diablo 3.  Any suggestions from as to what I need to upgrade to?  I understand that there are a lot of differences as to which card will work in which machine.  I just don't know the difference

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