New Graphics Card

2009-12-26 18:42:46

#1

Stimey: +786|6379|Ontario | Canada

Hey BF2s,

recently noticed my graphics card has started artifacting on occaison.

I'm gonna take this as a sign that it will soon no longer be with us, and have started to seek out a new one.

Budget is around 300CAD, wouldn't mind going lower but again higher isn't all bad either.

If you could provide a suggestion along with a link to a Canadian retailer I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks!

Specs:

Q6700 @3.33GHz
4096mb DDR2 @ 800mhz
Nvidia 650i
8800GTS 512mb

Resolution is 1920x1200 primary, 1280x1024 seconday.

Last edited by Stimey (2009-12-26 18:47:59)

2009-12-26 18:43:24

#2

13urnzz: Banned; +5,830|6756

what do you have right now, Stimey?

2009-12-26 18:44:41

#3

DUnlimited: got any popo lolo intersting?; +1,160|6722|cuntshitlake

Current specs

main battle tank karthus medikopter 117 megamegapowershot gg

2009-12-26 18:45:04

#4

Stimey: +786|6379|Ontario | Canada

8800GTS 512mb

Uh resolution is 1920x1200 primary, 1280x1024 seconday.

2009-12-26 18:49:38

#5

Stimey: +786|6379|Ontario | Canada

Also; I realize the motherboard is dated but the graphics card is going now while the board can probably hang on a couple more months.

2009-12-26 19:15:58

#6

-Whiteroom-: Pineapplewhat; +572|6918|BC, Canada

If you can wait for a little bit, the new DX11 Nvidia cards are comming out and should create a price shift in the market. You will get more bang for you buck then.

2009-12-26 19:26:55

#7

-Whiteroom-: Pineapplewhat; +572|6918|BC, Canada

actually this:
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php? … omoid=1012

but there are only a limited number. you wont be disappointed.

2009-12-26 19:39:11

#8

Stimey: +786|6379|Ontario | Canada

Yea I was looking at that on Newegg, for about 329.99

that definately looks like a steal though, will take that into serious consideration.

As far as Nvidia chipsets and ATi cards are concerned its all sound correct?

2009-12-26 20:43:17

#9

-Whiteroom-: Pineapplewhat; +572|6918|BC, Canada

yeah, haven't used an Nvidia chipset but I haven't heard of any problems with them going together.

Thats about the best deal you will get on a 58** series card until after the new Nvidias come out as well.

Last edited by Nic (2009-12-26 20:44:31)

2009-12-27 02:40:06

#10

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6047|Catherine Black

Never seen a better deal for the 5850. Buy it, and buy it nao.

2009-12-27 02:42:23

#11

Benzin: Member; +576|6258

Finray wrote:
Never seen a better deal for the 5850. Buy it, and buy it nao.

That or the 5770. Both are awesome cards.

2009-12-27 03:04:48

#12

-Whiteroom-: Pineapplewhat; +572|6918|BC, Canada

Finray wrote:
Never seen a better deal for the 5850. Buy it, and buy it nao.

mine was 15 bucks cheaper.... same card.

2009-12-27 03:45:58

#13

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6047|Catherine Black

CapnNismo wrote:
Finray wrote:
Never seen a better deal for the 5850. Buy it, and buy it nao.
That or the 5770. Both are awesome cards.

I just got the 5770 for Christmas. Brilliant card. DiRT 2 - Ultra high, 8xAA, 16xAF, 2560x1024 (Dual Screens) 30 FPS.
L4D2 all max, 8xAA 16xAF 2560x1024 120 FPS (don't know if that's capped though).

2009-12-27 06:58:23

#14

Benzin: Member; +576|6258

I'm still on the fence for my build that I want to do next year. 5770 or 5850? I'll have to see what the prices are like when it comes time to actually order the parts.

2009-12-27 07:04:37

#15

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6047|Catherine Black

CapnNismo wrote:
I'm still on the fence for my build that I want to do next year. 5770 or 5850? I'll have to see what the prices are like when it comes time to actually order the parts.

Well a 5850 has the performance of two 5770s in CF, but costs about £30 less. If you have the money, go for it.

2009-12-27 17:24:41

#16

-Whiteroom-: Pineapplewhat; +572|6918|BC, Canada

CapnNismo wrote:
I'm still on the fence for my build that I want to do next year. 5770 or 5850? I'll have to see what the prices are like when it comes time to actually order the parts.

check out alot of the charts in this review, techpowerup includes alot of games in their reviews, so you can pick a card that performs well in the games you play. This review includes cards up to 5850, some of the others include up to crossfire 5970s.

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/HIS/ … _IV/7.html

Last edited by Nic (2009-12-27 17:25:03)

2009-12-27 21:56:48

#17

Stimey: +786|6379|Ontario | Canada

Oh shit.

Those 5850 benchmarks are impressive, think I'm nearing a decision

How long until new Nvidia cards to lower my prices?

2009-12-27 23:10:41

#18

-Whiteroom-: Pineapplewhat; +572|6918|BC, Canada

that one i recommended already sold out. ah well. I did say limited number.

2009-12-27 23:41:45

#19

Benzin: Member; +576|6258

Nic wrote:
CapnNismo wrote:
I'm still on the fence for my build that I want to do next year. 5770 or 5850? I'll have to see what the prices are like when it comes time to actually order the parts.
check out alot of the charts in this review, techpowerup includes alot of games in their reviews, so you can pick a card that performs well in the games you play. This review includes cards up to 5850, some of the others include up to crossfire 5970s.

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/HIS/ … _IV/7.html

I've been following the reviews, I know where the performance for each card lies. Again, when it comes time to build and order everything, it's just a matter of seeing what it all costs. I'm going to be forced to do a full bottom to top build: case, monitor, keyboard and everything to make it work. Gonna be pricey, so again, have to see where prices lie. I'd love to get the 5850 just for a bit of future-proofing, so that's what I am aiming for.

2009-12-28 04:44:45

#20

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6047|Catherine Black

Stimey wrote:
Oh shit.

Those 5850 benchmarks are impressive, think I'm nearing a decision

How long until new Nvidia cards to lower my prices?

I think it was late Q1, not sure though.

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