Which graphics card is better for under $100?

bitts3000

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Hello PC gamers out there! I'm buying a new Graphics card and I'm having some trouble figuring out which one is better for under $100... So that being said my current card is a Nvidia Geforce 210 1gig ddr3...sad I know. I want something that will be able to play games like Bioshock infinite, Far cry 3 and Crysis 3 on HIGH or at least medium settings. Now I don't know if I should go to Compusa(Tigerdirect) or buy it online doesn't matter to me anyway here are the 3 cards that I am currently looking at...LINKS Below:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4926335&CatId=3669

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2254763&CatId=3669

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2898926&CatId=3669
 

unclejehmimah

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You won't be able to do Bioshock Infinite or Far Cry 3 on high with these cards. You'll need at least a 660 ti for Far Cry 3 and BioShock infinite. Plus, it would be good to know your machine specs. But the low down is, you'll be paying upwards of $300 for a card that can do that. Truth hurts.
 

Sumukh_Bhagat

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Don't forget that there are some Buttons that slide to the left and give a Increase in performance. ;)
You'll be able to play those games at low settings.
 

bkoop

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I wanted to mention the XFX CORE Edition HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 it is $129.99, but $109.99 after $20 rebate if you can live with that.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150598

Free Shipping and Two Year Warranty, pretty good deal.

Of course, your power supply needs a 6 pin connector for this HD 7770.

If your gaming, your going to be disappointed with the cards you listed.

Tom's Hardware Graphics Card Hierarchy Chart is a handy reference:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html
 

bitts3000

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whats the diff between DDR5 and GDDR5? okay so im o tiger direct and im looking at GDDR5 from price low to high I dont know which one to pick i want the best one for at least under like 120$
 

chiknwingding

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Of course, the link above for the Galaxy Geforce GTX 650 is also 89.99, and comes with a free copy of AC3... I guess GTX 650 for Nvidia and radeon hd 6770 for AMD. Thats just my opinion.