Topic: Graphics card suggestions (Read 2449 times)

Brush Wolf · « **on:** August 21, 2010, 02:30:20 pm »

I am currently running a 8800GT. I would like suggestions for a upgrades under $300.00. Thank you.

stoneyface · « **Reply #1 on:** August 21, 2010, 07:26:27 pm »

ati = http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6463708&CatId=3669

nvidia = http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6623375&CatId=3669

Brush Wolf · « **Reply #2 on:** August 21, 2010, 11:03:47 pm »

Thanks Stoney, gives me something to chew on.

Centurus · « **Reply #3 on:** August 21, 2010, 11:17:12 pm »

I recommend the ATI Radeon HD 5770. It's roughly 200 bucks, but a good graphics card update.

Dracho · « **Reply #4 on:** August 23, 2010, 03:38:05 pm »

I'm running a 5770 and am very pleased with it. I can also add another one in Crossfie mode and match the top of the line cards (as of today) if needed, but so far it's run everything I've thrown at it.

Brush Wolf · « **Reply #5 on:** August 23, 2010, 07:58:27 pm »

The 5770 may just be the way to go. In a few weeks I think I will be picking up a 23" widescreen LCD and would like to get the most out of it, for the money of course.

Thanks for all the suggestions.

stoneyface · « **Reply #6 on:** August 24, 2010, 12:38:32 pm »

pst the 5850 i recommended is better than the 5770

Dracho · « **Reply #7 on:** August 24, 2010, 02:18:15 pm »

Stoney is correct. There used to be a $125 pricepoint between the 2. It will depend on the current gap and your budget.

stoneyface · « **Reply #8 on:** August 25, 2010, 05:25:35 pm »

$274 for the card at tigerdirect currently by diablotek

Dracho · « **Reply #9 on:** August 25, 2010, 09:14:15 pm »

Yep.. it's the pricepoint.. the 5770 is as low as $139 at Newegg (with rebates)

stoneyface · « **Reply #10 on:** August 26, 2010, 06:20:16 pm »

well personally if you have the money to spend, get the 5850. there is a law in computer parts buying that i always tell my clients and customers.

the longer you wait to buy parts, the cheaper and better the parts are. and always buy the best parts you can afford at that time.

basically if you wait a bit. the price will drop more on the 5850 (especially when the 5950 hits. wowza what a card) if you give it 3 months i bet it will be $50 cheaper. also, if you can afford it, spend it. the benchmarks on those two cards are close but night and day for some specs.

now that being said. the 5770 card is a fine card. excellent for the price (bear in mind almost all cards are close to $500-600 upon release) and drop drastically over time. i like to call it the "early adopter tax" if you really want to go nuts. buy two 5770's for less than the price of 1 5850 and crossfire them. the stats on two 5770's in crossfire blow the 5850 away!!!

Brush Wolf · « **Reply #11 on:** August 26, 2010, 10:26:44 pm »

Crossfire is out for me, I have a Intel motherboard that does not support Crossfire. The 5770 though is very tempting since I can get it for free via Walmart as we get Walmart cards for safety at work.

GotAFarmYet? · « **Reply #12 on:** August 27, 2010, 01:32:37 am »

I am thinking Power Supply here

If you are getting a new card on a older PC the PS can be a issue, how much spare wattage do you have available for the card.
That being said the ATI cards are usually less power hungry than the Nivida cards.

Brush Wolf · « **Reply #13 on:** August 27, 2010, 08:03:23 am »

Quote from: GotAFarmYet? on August 27, 2010, 01:32:37 am

I am thinking Power Supply here

If you are getting a new card on a older PC the PS can be a issue, how much spare wattage do you have available for the card.
That being said the ATI cards are usually less power hungry than the Nivida cards.

I don't think I will have any power supply issues, when I built this machine I put in a 500 Watt unit to future proof it.

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