Choosing a decent video card.

[lyger]

O I have an antec 500w, p8z68v-w pro mobo, and an i5 cpu.

I now need a video card, and I don't have a bunch of money.

I am looking for a card, that doesnt have to be new, but just can play a good amount of modern games around 30 fps or so.

Keep it pretty cheap, thanks.

P.S. Im running at 1440x1900, but I can do 1920x1080. And Im pretty sure its a 1080p monitor.

 

[rolli59]

HD7750 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102969

 

[stickg1]

What's your budget? I really like those 7750's for $100. Definitely the best card out under $100. If you can go up to $150 it opens up even more options though.

 

[bigcyco1]

SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card (100314-3L )
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948#top
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[mouse24]

+1 to rolli, the 7750 is the best low end video card you can get without going into HTPC status. (well you could grab a 6670 but its just not worth it last time I checked prices.)

 

[lyger]

That 99 dollar card looks perfect!! But how much is that 128-bit going to effect a game like battlefield 3 vs a 256 bit?

 

[mouse24]

Well, what card are we talking here, is it a 7750 vs a 6990 or a 7750 vs a gt 440 with a 256 bus slapped on?

Bit rate is only the first part of the story.

 

[lyger]

6770

 

[mouse24]

Ah, the 6770 and the 7750 perform almost exactly the same.

 

[lyger]

Should I go with a 6770, or 550 ti tho?

 

[stickg1]

The 7750 is cheaper but performs the same.

 

[rolli59]

GTX550Ti HD6770 and HD7750 are all in the same performance group with the HD7750 cheapest at the moment. http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/HD_7750/26.html

 

[DavidY]

GTX550Ti HD6770 and HD7750 are all in the same performance group with the HD7750 cheapest at the moment. http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/HD_7750/26.html

No external power connectors on the HD 7750....lowest power requirements of the three listed. Read that some HD 7750 have been installed in systems with 250-300 watt power supplies.

Dave

 

[lyger]

What brand do you think would do pretty well?

Oh and is there a 256-bit card around one hundred bucks as well?

 

[El Tigre]

I doubt it, usually these types of budget cards are 192 bit at most, I could be wrong though.

 

[lyger]

Oh man, how does this one look? I compared it on hwcompare.com, it pretty heavily outweighs those cards. And its only thirty bucks more expensive??

 

[El Tigre]

Not too bad, but if you want better performance, I would suggest this card. You should be able to play modern games with 30+ FPS on high settings. This card is $120 after rebate.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102908


This card can play BF 3 on high settings with decent FPS. (30+ FPS average), it would outperform the 7750 and the GTX 550 Ti.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-7770-7750-benchmark,3135-6.html

 

[rolli59]

HD6850 will do well in most games and is worth the more price, if you state a $ budget it is easier to define CHEAP!

 

[DavidY]

HD 7770 or HD 6850 is basically a pick em...one does well in one game; the other does well at another game. See what the fps at your rez for your favorite game....that should assist which is better for you. HD 7770 is a bit cheaper than the HD 6850 here in Canada.

Dave

 

[lyger]

Would that amd video card, the 6770, work on an intel board? And I am thinking cheap around 150, little over, or less.

So yea, this card. Only 112 with shipping. How does it look?

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?InvtId=ENGTX460-PCIE-1024-CO&utm_source=GoogleProducts&utm_medium=ShoppingSites&utm_campaign=ENGTX460-PCIE-1024-CO&zmam=2003677&zmas=15&zmac=241&zmap=ENGTX460-PCIE-1024-CO

 

[rolli59]

Yes AMD cards work fine in Intel boards!

 

[lyger]

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