Looking for a new video card ($140 - $150)

2010-04-05 07:43:34

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ceslayer23: IN YOUR MIRROR; +142|6620|CLOSER THAN I APPEAR

Hey everyone, I'm looking to buy a new videocard to replace my aging 7900gt, what would you recommend in the $140 price range? I was looking at the EVGA 9800GT 1GB. How important is having more VRAM? For playing games like Grand Theft Auto, don't you need a ton of VRAM? Also, what does ATI have out right now?

2010-04-05 07:45:53

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CammRobb: Banned; +1,510|6389|Carnoustie MASSIF

ceslayer23 wrote:
Also, what does ATI have out right now?

Really?

2010-04-05 07:48:58

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ceslayer23: IN YOUR MIRROR; +142|6620|CLOSER THAN I APPEAR

i know what they have out right now, what i don't know is how it compares to nvidia products price/performance wise

2010-04-05 07:55:57

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CammRobb: Banned; +1,510|6389|Carnoustie MASSIF

ceslayer23 wrote:
i know what they have out right now, what i don't know is how it compares to nvidia products price/performance wise

ATI's DX11 range is cheaper than Nvidia's.

2010-04-05 08:11:42

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nickb64: formerly from OC (it's EXACTLY like on tv)[truth]; +77|5870|Greatest Nation on Earth(USA)

$160 is where you could pick up a 5770, I would look @ that.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814150462

2010-04-05 08:14:33

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NooBesT: Pizzahitler; +873|6727

CammRobb wrote:
ceslayer23 wrote:
i know what they have out right now, what i don't know is how it compares to nvidia products price/performance wise
ATI's DX11 range is cheaper than Nvidia's.

Has anyone ever told you how helpful your answers are?

@OP, you should post rest of your specs.

Last edited by NooBesT (2010-04-05 08:15:48)

2010-04-05 08:28:48

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

nVidia versus ATi for price/performance ATi will win hands down. 5770 is a good suggestion for your pricerange, nick suggested a good one.

2010-04-05 08:35:32

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ceslayer23: IN YOUR MIRROR; +142|6620|CLOSER THAN I APPEAR

Specs:
Phenom X2 550 @ 3.7GHz
4GB DDR2 RAM
74GB 10k Raptor / 2x 500gb storage drives
EVGA 7900GT/GTO 256MB
ASRock A790GHX mobo
Nice 22" screen

Ok, say I were to spend $200 maximum, what would be the absolute best card for that money?

Last edited by ceslayer23 (2010-04-05 08:54:49)

2010-04-05 08:46:44

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nickb64: formerly from OC (it's EXACTLY like on tv)[truth]; +77|5870|Greatest Nation on Earth(USA)

ceslayer23 wrote:
Specs:
Phenom X2 550 @ 3.7GHz
4GB DDR2 RAM
74GB 10k Raptor / 2x 500gb storage drives
EVGA 7900GT/GTO 256MB
ASRock A790GHX mobo
Nice 22" screen

Ok, say I wear to spend $200 maximum, what would be the absolute best card for that money?

via newegg (probably anywhere), a 5770 is best in $200 or less

2010-04-05 08:53:07

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

If you save up another $100 you can get a 5850 which is roughly double the performance of the 5770.

2010-04-05 08:55:54

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ceslayer23: IN YOUR MIRROR; +142|6620|CLOSER THAN I APPEAR

5770 it is then, thank you, beers karma all around

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