Best under 200$ PCi graphics card

[ghosttoast54]

i need a great graphics card that can run games like crysis smoothy at max setting under 200$ here are my specsMachine name: MARK-PC
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2 (6002.vistasp2_gdr.090803-2339)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP-Pavilion
System Model: FK572AA-ABA a6642p
BIOS: BIOS Date: 09/05/08 10:24:25 Ver: 5.30
Processor: Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5200 @ 2.50GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.5GHz
Memory: 5366MB RAM
Page File: 1806MB used, 9142MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 7.00.6002.18107 64bit Unicode
Card name: Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) GMA 3100
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_29C2&SUBSYS_2A6F103C&REV_02
Display Memory: 286 MB
Dedicated Memory: 0 MB
Shared Memory: 286 MB
Current Mode: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: HP w1907 Wide LCD Monitoralso
IT ALSO NEEDS TO BE A PCI CARD

IT CAN BE UNDER 300 $

 

[impaledmango]

well it'll prob run cod6 on max with that stuff but for crysis you'll prob need a new cpu, especially at that lower resolution where a cpu is more dependent.

 

[ghosttoast54]

i think im in a pretty sucky situation is there a way to put more than one processer and combine the power of two or should i try to buy the one u recommended i really want to play crysis on max good smoothy because when i play games i have to turn down the grahics and i want to prove to myself that i can play all pc games good lol and crysis looks really fun on maxx

 

[jyjjy]

I highly suggest you stop worrying about maxing out Crysis. It's just one game and you need insane hardware to max it out. At your 1440 x 900 resolution an HD4770 or HD4850 should give you great performance in almost any game and let you play Crysis on high settings. If you want to spend a few hundred extra dollars to max out the settings and use AA in ONE game then go ahead but to most people without a trust fund its just not worth it.

 

[ghosttoast54]

i know im like being annoying an stuff but is there any perforce mods for vista 64 bit

 

[impaledmango]

you can download graphic mods for crysis that make it look and run better, but there really isnt any vista mods that would increase performance in a game...

 

[ghosttoast54]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065&cm_re=hyper_212-_-35-103-065-_-Product

that would fit in my hp case right

 

[jyjjy]

You don't need a new cooler for your cpu. It would be a good idea if you were overclocking but I really doubt your motherboard will allow you to do so. A shame really as the e5200 can OC very well.

 

[impaledmango]

First I dont think that'll fit in your case, mainly because it almost touches the side of my antec 1200 (prob less then half an inch of clearance).

Second I would rather spend money upgrading your core system, rather then through the stress of getting your system to run crysis only.

If you want my advice. Buy the powersupply and graphic card given above. Use those temporarily and down the road when you get more money move to an i5 system.

 

[ghosttoast54]

First I dont think that'll fit in your case, mainly because it almost touches the side of my antec 1200 (prob less then half an inch of clearance).

Second I would rather spend money upgrading your core system, rather then through the stress of getting your system to run crysis only.

If you want my advice. Buy the powersupply and graphic card given above. Use those temporarily and down the road when you get more money move to an i5 system.

thanks for all your help but the item http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161299&cm_re=4890-_-14-161-299-_-Product got deactivevateed and that is a very big deal can u find another website or something plz

 

[jyjjy]

That was a very good deal for the HD4890, you should've grabbed it while it was around. You can still buy an HD4890 but it's going to cost you more. I would just grab an HD5770 and forget about it.

 

[ghosttoast54]

That was a very good deal for the HD4890, you should've grabbed it while it was around. You can still buy an HD4890 but it's going to cost you more. I would just grab an HD5770 and forget about it.

can u give me a link to the same hd90 i dnt really care if its more money or if is a supid idea but plz can i have a link to the same exact one on a different website or maybe one thats better and will work on my computer i dnt really know that much about graphics card and power supplies so plz help

 

[jyjjy]

This is the cheapest HD4890 on newegg after mail-in rebate(it will take several months to receive your rebate fyi);
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127453

If you don't care about the rebate this one is slightly cheaper;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150438

Either are good cards, I'd probably go with the XFX as they have a lifetime warranty and I'm not a big fan of mail-in rebates.

Alternately you could go for an HD5770. Not quite as powerful but it's new, cheaper, DX11 compatible and runs much cooler/more power efficient;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102864

 

[ghosttoast54]

This is the cheapest HD4890 on newegg after mail-in rebate(it will take several months to receive your rebate fyi);
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127453

If you don't care about the rebate this one is slightly cheaper;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150438

Either are good cards, I'd probably go with the XFX as they have a lifetime warranty and I'm not a big fan of mail-in rebates.

Alternately you could go for an HD5770. Not quite as powerful but it's new, cheaper, DX11 compatible and runs much cooler/more power efficient;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102864

are those combatiball with windows 7 ultimate

 

[jyjjy]

Not just those but any card you might reasonably be considering should be fine with Window 7 in all its forms.

 

[ghosttoast54]

k i should buy this power supply right

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341022&cm_re=ocz_550w-_-17-341-022-_-Product

 

[jyjjy]

Yeah, that should be fine and is a pretty good deal.

 

[Mackathne]

Yeah, that should be fine and is a pretty good deal.

k dude i bought it hope it works!

 

[spexofdust]

dude just buy the msi r5770 hawk for $175 and later when the price of 5970 drops crossfire it

 

[warmon6]

dude just buy the msi r5770 hawk for $175 and later when the price of 5970 drops crossfire it

 

[Guest]

even the best card in the world ($650) barely handles crysis at max settings

ARRGGGGHHHGHHHHHH!!!! that is a f%$@#& lie!
Here is the truth!;

A Nvidia Geforce 9800GT runs crysis on max perfectly fine and its only $120. I believe the confusion may lie in the fact that it almost impossible to run crysis with AA and AF on full stabily, but you dont have to worry about those because putting the AA and AF half way up will look very much the same.
Crysis ISNT the most graphically demanding game out there, just cause 2 and GTA4 run worse than crysis does, HOWEVER crysis is the second best looking game out there, second to Crysis warhead which runs better than normal crysis... glad i got that off my chest...

The best card for under $200 is the ATI Radeon HD 5770

HOWEVER! others suggested you will need to get a new Power Supply, which is very true. BUT, you will also need a better processor. The processor you are using, the 5200, is very old now and definitly wont be able to handle crysis. I reccomend getting a Core 2 Duo 2.66Ghz as that is good enough to run crysis at max and is fairly cheap now.

 

[Guest]

dude just buy the msi r5770 hawk for $175 and later when the price of 5970 drops crossfire it

You cant crossfire a 5770 with a 5970!
Nor a 5770 with a 5870
Nor a 5970 with a 5870
etc.

You can only crossfire 2 of the same card!


Also...
-2 5770s in crossfire is nearly as powerful as a single 5870
-2 5870s in crossfire is as powerful as a single 5970

 

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