Best Graphics Card To Max out Games in $100

[mrjericho1991]

I am looking to buy a graphics card which can max out everygame at 1024 x 768 except crysis ,my max budget is $100 so donot say get something really expensive.and also,a guy is selling an xfx 8800gt alpha dog edition 512mb for $80,is it worth it?if not then what to buy?

 

[jaguarskx]

The best card to buy is the HD 5770 for $100 after a $30 rebate. It will destroy an 8800GT. This particular card is even selling for less than the slower HD 5750.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161338

 

[mrjericho1991]

oh man,i am in pakistan,its about $160 here.

 

[jaguarskx]

Ouch. Sorry to hear that...

 

[tigrc]

I think you should get the 8800 GT, if the prices are so high in your area.

 

[purple stain]

A 4850 is also something to consider, it is the equivlent of the 5770 and should be cheap even in your area.

If not, than the 5670 is more than plenty to max out games at your resoultion.I think even the 5570 is good enough at your resoultion.

I used to play Call of Duty Black Ops at 1280x720 and i was maxing that game out with a 5570.

 

[jyjjy]

In the US the best cards for around $100 are the GTS 450, HD5750, GTS 250 and HD4850. If cards are more expensive there you may have to scale back to a 9800GT or HD5670.

 

[purple stain]

I'm sure even in pakistan the prices for the 4850 will be low.

Seriously though, @1024x768 you shouldn't even need to spend more than $70.

But something like the 5670/5750/450 are good if you intend to get a bigger monitor in the future.

 

[mrjericho1991]

well now choice is between hd 4850,hd 5670,8800gt!!!!what to go with.make sure i will not upgrade in 2011.

 

[purple stain]

4850 would be the fastest out of those and 5670 the second.If you have enough money for it,i woudl suggest to you go with the 4850.

 

[jyjjy]

4850 would be the fastest out of those and 5670 the second.

The 8800GT is faster than the HD5670 but yes, go with the HD4850.
As with any card make sure your power supply can handle it.

 

[unknown_13]

Go with the HD 4850. If i can max out almost everything @ 1280x1024 res, surely you can max out everything @ 1024x768.

BTW, what's your PSU and CPU??

 

[mrjericho1991]

well sorry not hd 4850 it is 4830!
choices are 8800gt alpha dog edition 256bit gddr3
hd 5670 is unavailable but i will try to find a used one
gt 240 ddr5
9800gt 512mb
hd 4670
hd 4830

 

[mrjericho1991]

well i found a gddr3 used version of hd 4850,is it the way to go,its 512mb!

 

[g00fysmiley]

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/304681-33-8800gt-9800gt-5670

this has been answered for you 4 times in the last month >_< you usually say you're getting a 5670 then just bash ati/amd in other forums statign nonsensical things liek how "physix basically replaces dx11"

please for the lvoe of all that is holy research and understand before commenting ... and please choose a gpu already if you can afford a 5670 its probably your best bet

at your resolution i'd say 4830 or 9800 gt would be fine, heck a 4670 woudl set you in medium settings at your res

^ 4850 would be awsome for your needs if you can get one, and beats anythign you linked before

 

[Maziar]

That's a great choice and can handle all games maxed out at 1366x768 resolution.(Including Crysis if you lower AA)

 

[mrjericho1991]

but but but you all said that hd 4850 512mb,but please do tell me that if this gpu will be able to run upcoming dirt 3 and crysis 2 also.at 1024 x 768 with atleast 2xaa

 

[unknown_13]

but but but you all said that hd 4850 512mb,but please do tell me that if this gpu will be able to run upcoming dirt 3 and crysis 2 also.at 1024 x 768 with atleast 2xaa

The HD 4850?? I can guarantee that 😀

 

[mrjericho1991]

well but the seller is asking 75$ for it,but another guy is also selling 8800gt 512mb gddr3,is that good also,i heard that it beats hd 4830 and also hd 4850,is it right?

 

[unknown_13]

well but the seller is asking 75$ for it,but another guy is also selling 8800gt 512mb gddr3,is that good also,i heard that it beats hd 4830 and also hd 4850,is it right?

HD 4850 trumps the 8800GT in every scenario.

 

[g00fysmiley]

^ +1 and at 75 bucks a 4850 thats a helluva deal

 

[accolite]

Sounds to me like he doesn't want to go ATI.
Time to face the facts 4850 owns 8800gt no ands or ifs or buts about it just get it.

 

[mrjericho1991]

well guys 1 more thing is that 8800gt offers physx and hd 4850 offers nothing what to do then,well i have cyberon 350watts psu,i calculated my total psu requirement at newegg and got 340watt recommended with hd 4850,would that be ok?

 

[accolite]

4850 uses HAVOK ATI version of Physics processing granted its done on the cpu.

 

[unknown_13]

well guys 1 more thing is that 8800gt offers physx and hd 4850 offers nothing what to do then,well i have cyberon 350watts psu,i calculated my total psu requirement at newegg and got 340watt recommended with hd 4850,would that be ok?

PhysX on a low end GPU like that is slow as hell and will limit your performance greately. The HD 4850 at 75$ is a no brainer.

And upgrade your PSU to some 400-450W Corsair.