Best bang for buck graphics card for two displays and gaming??

[k1ngkev1n1]

I have two 24" monitors and i currently have a radeon 5770 graphics card. I wanted to upgrade my card and want to get a good one for these two monitors. I like to game on one and have a movie or tv show on the other. I dont want to spend more than $180 like to keep it low. Let me know what you guys think. thank you. Getting battlefield 3 as well. I played the demo with my current card and goes ok, but i know it can be better of course.

 

[purple stain]

For sub $200 I would suggest going with a 6870.It's the best bang for your buck.

What PSU are you using?

 

[k1ngkev1n1]

For sub $200 I would suggest going with a 6870.It's the best bang for your buck.

What PSU are you using?

Corsair i think its 600 or 650 watts

 

[Inferno1217]

another 5770 if your board supports xfire. There are some 6870's for very reasonable $ @ newegg with rebates your looking at sub $140's.

 

[k1ngkev1n1]

another 5770 if your board supports xfire. There are some 6870's for very reasonable $ @ newegg with rebates your looking at sub $140's.

Dont think i can on my board its a Gigabyte P55A UD3

 

[Inferno1217]

CrossfireX is supported http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128412

 

[k1ngkev1n1]

CrossfireX is supported http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128412

I heard something about on this board you couldnt or it would slow down one of the cards or something not sure. maybe im wrong.

 

[Inferno1217]

Your correct it will slow down to x4 on the second card. I would go for the 6870. The sales that were going the other day are gone but here is one at a decent price.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131378

 

[k1ngkev1n1]

Your correct it will slow down to x4 on the second card. I would go for the 6870. The sales that were going the other day are gone but here is one at a decent price.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131378

what the best price you have seen for this card just curious to compare.

 

[k1ngkev1n1]

Also am i going to notice a big difference in switching the graphics cards? thanks for your guys help!

 

[purple stain]

Yes.Going from a 5770 to a 6870 you should see a sizeable increase.

Here's some benchmarks

http://www.guru3d.com/article/radeon-hd-6850-6870-review/14

Raw Power
http://www.hwcompare.com/6025/radeon-hd-5770-vs-radeon-hd-6870/

 

[k1ngkev1n1]

Yes.Going from a 5770 to a 6870 you should see a sizeable increase.

Here's some benchmarks

http://www.guru3d.com/article/radeon-hd-6850-6870-review/14

Raw Power
http://www.hwcompare.com/6025/radeon-hd-5770-vs-radeon-hd-6870/

Perfecta nd does brand matter? if i could get anyone which one would be the best! again thanks alot!

 

[purple stain]

This Gigabyte version would be the one I would get

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125357

$170 after MIR.


But if you had to stay within your budget range than this card is also a good choice.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948

$160 after MIR.

 

[k1ngkev1n1]

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