Which Graphics card should I buy?

Ednan

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My current graphics card is an internal NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 with 128MB video memory.
With 128MB video memory, Ubuntu unity lags as well as MTA and TF2. 720p videos work fine but sometimes they lag too. Overall I experience frequent FPS drops with my current internal graphics card.

So I am planning to buy a new one, my budget ain't high, I am thinking of getting a NVIDIA GeForce GT 630 Synergy Edition 2 GB DDR3 available here ZOTAC NVIDIA GeForce GT 630 Synergy Edition 2 GB DDR3 Graphics Card - ZOTAC: Flipkart.com for 3900 INR, i.e 67.69$. Also I learned that a DDR3 graphics card would work with my motherboard which only supports DDR2 memory, is that true?

Another one I considered is : NVIDIA 2GB DDR3 GT610 2 GB DDR3 Graphics Card availabe here Gainward NVIDIA 2GB DDR3 GT610 2 GB DDR3 Graphics Card - Gainward: Flipkart.com for 2563 INR i.e 44.49$

Both of them have 2GB memory which is far better than my current 128MB video memory. I cannot decide on which one should I purchase. Also consider recommending other graphics card than these two.
Overall my budget is below 70$.
My system specs are available below.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Professional Update 1 x64, Arch Linux
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Compaq
    CPU
    AMD Athon 64 X2 5000+
    Motherboard
    PEGATRON CORPORATION NARRA5 3.02
    Memory
    4GB DDR2 800Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA Geforce 6150SE nForce 430
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1
    Screen Resolution
    1368x768
    Internet Speed
    ~750Kbps
I think by you should buy GT630 or GT640 for your system specs, you should go for GT640 cause your CPU provides
1 * PCI2 * PCI Express x1

1 * PCI Express x16 slots, so u can go for GT640 or I think u should by GDDR3 / GDDR5 cards for high end gaming...
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro with WMC
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Made PC by OWN
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 3630QM
    Motherboard
    ASRock X 79 Extreme 11
    Memory
    G.Skill RipjawsX DDR3 32 GB (4 x 8GB) PC RAM (F3-1600C9Q-32GXM) 24 inserted proc. support till 24!
    Graphics Card(s)
    ZOTAC NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN 6GB GDDR5
    Sound Card
    ASUS Xonar Essence ST Sound Card - AV100 Sound Processor,7.1 Sorround, 124dB SNR, S/PDIF
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 27 inch LED - S27A550H Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1980 x 1200 (low due to processor)
    Hard Drives
    1).WD Green WD30EZRX 3TB Desktop Hard Drive - 3.5", SATA, 64MB Cache
    2). Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Home STAM3000100 3TB NAS - 3TB, USB
    PSU
    CoolerMaster Silent Pro M2 RSF00-SPM2D3-US 1500W Modular Power Supply - Active PFC
    Case
    Thermaltake VO200M1W2N Armor Revo Black Full Tower Case - ATX
    Cooling
    Cooler Master Hyper N520 CPU Cooler
    Keyboard
    Razer RZ01-00780100-R3U1 Taipan Gaming Mouse - USB 8200 dpi
    Mouse
    Razer RZ03-00381900-R3U1 BlackWidow Ultimate 2013 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - USB
    Internet Speed
    UP: 71mbps DL: 120 mbps
    Browser
    Chrome Dev.
    Antivirus
    For Windows 8 it is Windows Defender..
    Other Info
    Specially gaming PC made by me, and ya it is not for SELL.
All the GT640 series cards are above 70$ :(
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Professional Update 1 x64, Arch Linux
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Compaq
    CPU
    AMD Athon 64 X2 5000+
    Motherboard
    PEGATRON CORPORATION NARRA5 3.02
    Memory
    4GB DDR2 800Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA Geforce 6150SE nForce 430
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1
    Screen Resolution
    1368x768
    Internet Speed
    ~750Kbps
Ednan, yes a graphics card with DDR3 will work with your system. Vram is different than system ram. The GT640 is more, but would increase performance.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dude
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570K CPU OC@ 4.5 GHZ Turbo
    Motherboard
    MSI Z77MA-G45 (MS-7759)
    Memory
    8.00 GB DDR3 1600Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    PNY GTX 760
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell S23O9W, HP L1710
    Screen Resolution
    DELL-1920 x 1080 HP-1280 x1024
    Hard Drives
    Crucial m4 256 SSD WD 7200RPM 500GB
    PSU
    Seasonic X650 Gold
    Case
    Zalman Z12
    Cooling
    Antec Kuhler 920
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    MSI DS100 Interceptor
    Internet Speed
    50 down 5 up
    Browser
    Chrome, IE 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Logitech X-620 Speakers
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