Author Topic: Looking to upgrade my video card (Read 1763 times)

Stoney Mason · « **on:** November 18, 2011, 02:38:12 AM »

Probably want to spend from $150 to $200 bucks as I'm not fanatical about graphics. Which one should I get? I've always been an ATI guy in the past but I'm open to an nvidia card.

cool breeze · « **Reply #1 on:** November 18, 2011, 02:50:45 AM »

this should be helpful:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/fastest-graphics-card-radeon-geforce,3067.html

I recently upgraded to the 560ti, which is a bit over your range (I got mine for $230 w/rebate plus a copy of Batman Arkham City for Steam). I'm liking it, but there isn't a huge difference from my old 275 unless it's one of the few beefier games like Battlefield 3, and I assume The Witcher 2. The 275 handled most PS3/360/PC game fine for the most part (60fps, 1680x1050 resolution, high settings). It depends on what you want it for.

Pringo · « **Reply #2 on:** November 18, 2011, 03:01:00 AM »

I've got a 560 Ti too and it's pretty good. The cheapest I can find it for sale right now looks to be around $220 however so maybe that's a bit too expensive. The vanilla 560 is under $200 but it's not as quite as powerful. I don't know a whole lot about the current AMD cards so someone else will hopefully cover those.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3 on:** November 18, 2011, 03:01:58 AM »

I got a Radeon 5770 HD for $120
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102873

Very good card. Runs SC2 on ultra. I don't think it can run newer, more demanding games at the highest levels but it's a damn good card and will most likely do what you need it to do.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #4 on:** November 18, 2011, 03:07:57 AM »

thx for the info

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #5 on:** November 18, 2011, 03:33:54 AM »

I have the same video card as PD and have loved it so far. Then again, I'm also not a grx whore or anything so ymmv.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #6 on:** November 18, 2011, 03:49:12 AM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on November 18, 2011, 03:33:54 AM

I have the same video card as PD and have loved it so far. Then again, I'm also not a grx whore or anything so ymmv.

btw how does Skyrim run on it? I'd imagine it can get good performance, I'm more worried about my core 2 duo cpu

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #7 on:** November 18, 2011, 04:14:39 AM »

No real complaints, game looks good enough.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 18, 2011, 04:29:36 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on November 18, 2011, 03:01:58 AM

I got a Radeon 5770 HD for $120
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102873

Very good card. Runs SC2 on ultra. I don't think it can run newer, more demanding games at the highest levels but it's a damn good card and will most likely do what you need it to do.

How much more is a 5850? IMO you'd be better off going with that instead of a 5770 if it's not much more expensive.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #9 on:** November 18, 2011, 10:33:17 AM »

Can't really go wrong with a GTX460:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127510

Fifstar · « **Reply #10 on:** November 18, 2011, 11:03:57 AM »

Any tips for a card that is really quiet (at least in 2d/standard windows) that still performs reasonably well in games in the same price bracket?

I was out of pc gaming for the last couple of years and will mainly catch up to games of the last 3 years, so it doesn't need to be future proof, but it wouldn't hurt if I could play the big games of this holiday season (like Skyrim) somewhat decently.

Jamie · « **Reply #11 on:** November 18, 2011, 11:12:29 AM »

560 regular (non-Ti), won't go over 150$

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #12 on:** November 18, 2011, 11:50:27 AM »

yeah, either a gtx 460 or a 560 will give you good performance for at least another couple of years, on my 460 i am able to pull fps in the 30s-40s on ultra in BF3 (dips into the 20s sometimes)

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #13 on:** November 18, 2011, 01:37:08 PM »

Is this card crappy?

http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-6850-PCIE-Video-100315L/dp/B0047ZGIUK/ref=zg_bs_284822_1

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #14 on:** November 18, 2011, 01:40:38 PM »

spend the extra 60 bucks and get a Radeon HD 6950 2gb

edit: in reference to the original price range

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #15 on:** November 18, 2011, 03:20:28 PM »

Quote from: Green Man on November 18, 2011, 02:57:41 PM

Quote from: Stoney Mason on November 18, 2011, 01:37:08 PM
Is this card crappy?

http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-6850-PCIE-Video-100315L/dp/B0047ZGIUK/ref=zg_bs_284822_1

Nope but for a little more you can get a 6870 which is awesome.

Like this?

http://www.amazon.com/SAPPHIRE-6870-GDDR5-PCIE-Graphics/dp/B005C8RTTU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1321647590&sr=8-1

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #16 on:** November 18, 2011, 03:55:07 PM »

I really don't reccomend ATI. Almost every game released has had tremendous problems with them. Rage had huge problems, Skyrim still does, and Saints Row 3 is unplayable for most people on ATI.

I'm currently on a 6850. it's ok. I'm really eyeing up a 560Ti because I am tired of AMD's bullshit. Hopefulyl one goes on sale on Black Friday because paying $250 for 4~fps improvement isn't that fun.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #17 on:** November 20, 2011, 08:13:15 PM »

Got the 6870. Seems nice. Surprisingly quiet

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #18 on:** November 21, 2011, 01:05:32 AM »

good call.

Diunx · « **Reply #19 on:** November 22, 2011, 09:09:03 AM »

Guys I have some noob questions about this fine subject, I currently own a pc with the following motherboard: Foxconn 45CMX/45GMX/45CMX-K (Socket 775) and this video card: Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family I want to upgrade my pc this holiday and was wondering if I can install modern video cards on my motherboard, I'm not looking for one of the latest cards maybe something that can play Skyrim on medium, also what kind of processors can I install in this machine?

Diunx · « **Reply #20 on:** November 25, 2011, 12:37:40 AM »

Quote from: Green Man on November 22, 2011, 03:51:05 PM

From what I can see, it has a PCI-E port so you should be able to put a modern video card in there.

Dunno enough about intel boards to tell you what kind of CPU you can out in there. I think 775 is pretty old, tho.

Thanks.

So guys which of these cheap cards should I buy?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125393
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102934
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150579

maxy · « **Reply #21 on:** November 25, 2011, 03:08:29 AM »

none

just tell how much you are willing to spend tops

Diunx · « **Reply #22 on:** November 25, 2011, 07:32:49 AM »

Hmmmmm, 65-70 bucks.

maxy · « **Reply #23 on:** November 27, 2011, 04:30:57 AM »

how about this?Radeon HD4890
$70
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814103194

Not dx11,but it will play everything on the market with ease and it will serve you 3-4 years at least

There is just one another thing,you need 500 Watt power supply minimum in your PC

Diunx · « **Reply #24 on:** November 28, 2011, 12:35:57 PM »

How about this one?

http://www.amazon.com/GeForce-9500GT-Express-Graphics-ZT-95TEK2M-FSL/dp/B002Q5PXA4/ref=sr_1_12?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1322314960&sr=1-12

Quote from: maxy on November 27, 2011, 04:30:57 AM

There is just one another thing,you need 500 Watt power supply minimum in your PC

How do I check that?

maxy · « **Reply #25 on:** November 28, 2011, 01:19:38 PM »

open PC,check power supply label

btw,that HD4890 deal is gone

Quote

http://www.amazon.com/GeForce-9500GT-Express-Graphics-ZT-95TEK2M-FSL/dp/B002Q5PXA4/ref=sr_1_12?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1322314960&sr=1-12

no

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #26 on:** November 28, 2011, 02:30:33 PM »

Quote from: Diunx on November 25, 2011, 12:37:40 AM

Quote from: Green Man on November 22, 2011, 03:51:05 PM
From what I can see, it has a PCI-E port so you should be able to put a modern video card in there.

Dunno enough about intel boards to tell you what kind of CPU you can out in there. I think 775 is pretty old, tho.

Thanks.

So guys which of these cheap cards should I buy?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125393
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102934
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150579

none. those are all unimaginably horrible. the 9500 is the worst. i have old laptops with beefier gpus than that.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #27 on:** February 23, 2012, 09:07:05 PM »

Sold my 6870 and picked up a 7970. I don't know why but I'm a sucker for AMD

It's louder than my old card. Runs hotter than it. But nice to be able to run nearly everything with a high frame rate.

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Author Topic: Looking to upgrade my video card (Read 1763 times)