Want gpu, have GTS 250. ~350$ budget

[warakomd]

Hello,
I have an evga gts 250 1g ddr3 and it's not cutting it any longer as i just purhcased a 24 inch 1080p hd monitor. My purposes are for gaming and my frames dropped pretty dramatically since i upped my resolution to 1920x1080.

The model of my gts 250 is an older one ( 01G-P3-1158-TR ).


APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: asap

BUDGET: 350$ preferably

USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming: Oblivion / Fallout / Dragon Age / some MMOs I.E.- Rift, WoW / CoD: BO / Mass Effect. The list goes on, I game on computers rather than console.

CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: evga geforce gts 250 1g DDR3 (its an older edtion, model#- 01G-P3-1158-TR) and 1000w psu

OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS: windows 7 64bit ultimate, amd phenomII x4 940 3ghz (overlcocked to 3.6) , asus m3n78 pro AM2+, 8 gig ocz ram, coolermaster haf 932 w/additional 120 mm fans.

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: anywhere

PARTS PREFERENCES: doesnt matter

OVERCLOCKING: Yes

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION:, 1920x1080

 

[HostileDonut]

Well, I am sorry. I thought he got his answer. 🙁 I am truly sorry.

 

[warakomd]

Mousemonkey,
you seem to be pretty knowledgeable on the subject. So what is your opinion on the best video card for me? hd 5870, hd68xx, gigabyte gtx 470 SOC are just some possibilites. What would YOU prefer for your machine given a 200~300$ budget.

 

[HostileDonut]

I know you asked mousemonkey but, I would go for a GTX 470 or a hd69xx/68xx series. If you want pure brute power and not the highest tech, a hd5870 would be a great card. 😉

 

[Mousemonkey]

Mousemonkey,
you seem to be pretty knowledgeable on the subject. So what is your opinion on the best video card for me? hd 5870, hd68xx, gigabyte gtx 470 SOC are just some possibilites. What would YOU prefer for your machine given a 200~300$ budget.

I don't work in Dollars mate, we use proper money in the UK! :lol: As for the card I'm personally waiting on the GTX560 as I think that's going to be a card worthy of replacing my ageing 8800GT's, I intend to get two of them from the get go and if my e8400 can't handle that then a new might be in order.

 

[builderbobftw]

I don't work in Dollars mate, we use fish and chips as money in the UK! :lol: As for the card I'm personally waiting on the GTX560 as I think that's going to be a card worthy of replacing my ageing 8800GT's, I intend to get two of them from the get go and if my Pentium 3 at 800mhz can't handle that then a new might be in order.

I would get the HD 5807 given the 200$-300$ budget, If you can find a 5870 On a good 220$ or so sale, if not try for a 250$ 6950.

I would also try to swing a GTX 570 as it is a much nicer card than nay of the ATI offerings.

 

[builderbobftw]

Well, I am sorry. I thought he got his answer. 🙁 I am truly sorry.

Why dont you take a look at your own sig beofre you post in the future?

 

[warakomd]

went digging into my old thread and thought i'd share that i mustered up enough money for a 350$ ~ card. I'm pretty sure i want a gtx 570. Many have said it will give me the best performance for a single card, as my mobo is not sli or crossfire capable. Is there anything better than a gtx 570 at that price range?

 

[HostileDonut]

went digging into my old thread and thought i'd share that i mustered up enough money for a 350$ ~ card. I'm pretty sure i want a gtx 570. Many have said it will give me the best performance for a single card, as my mobo is not sli or crossfire capable. Is there anything better than a gtx 570 at that price range?

probably not unless you play @ 2560 x1600

 

[warakomd]

I guess i'm going to order it. I'm thinking i want to go with EVGA as the make. What do ya think?

 

[HostileDonut]

Yeah, it has the best rating.

 

[warakomd]

Best answer selected by warakomd.nnA for effort hostiledonut, you tried to help me alot! thanks to everyone else for the input

 

[HostileDonut]

Best answer selected by warakomd.
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nA for effort hostiledonut, you tried to help me alot! thanks to everyone else for the input

nNo problem.

 

[Mousemonkey]

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