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stormytiger57 said:Hey everyone..
You guys have helped me out so many times before, so I’m hoping for some advice here too..
I'm looking at picking up a used graphics card, and I wanted to know which one is actually better for playing titles like Grand Theft Auto IV, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Metro 2033, and so on..
AMD Radeon HD 4850 1GB
ATI RADEON HD 4670 1GB
Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT 1GB
The rest of my setup should look something like this: AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+, 4 gigs of RAM (assuming I can track down a processor like that)
Thanks for the help😉
http://www.newegg.com/products/detail...0-1gb-v2/38291
brand new + 24-month warranty
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cosmicfox31 said:If I set aside the HD 6770 and the rest of the 67xx series, how would the HD 5670 perform?
Over here in the States, the only decent option at Newegg is the 6750 for 116 miles plus tax.
Don't bother with the 5670; just grab the 6670 for 86 miles plus tax.
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In Canada, the only decent option at Best Buy is the Radeon HD 6570 for 116 miles + 17% sales tax.
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Nathan Reyes59 said:Look, I already made my point—the Radeon HD 6670 😁
would definitely be the best way to go here
If you take a closer look, those cards aren't even available!
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stormywolf39 said:It seems a bit strange to bundle it with a warranty since they aren't even being sold anymore, plus the price feels way too high... for $167, you could just pick up a brand new 5750 at Best Buy that's actually slightly more powerful
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Benjamin King2 said:It doesn't even have to...that rig won't even pull 150W, let alone break a sweat.
How old do you think he is?
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It's roughly eight times more powerful...
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Bryan Collins96 said:Hey there! I'm looking to upgrade my graphics card. I don't know much about expansion slots and I really don't want to give anyone the wrong info, but I'm currently running an Nvidia gforce4 mx440. If anyone knows anything, please let me know... I was thinking about picking up an Nvidia gt440. Here are my current specs:
-intel Pentium 4 CPU 2.4GHz
-1534 MB RAM
-300W MS power supply
-BIOS version from 2003
I can shop at any local stores in Los Angeles and I have $267 available, which is what I found for the card mentioned above on Trona.
You absolutely have to swap out that MS 300W power supply. For example, maybe around $15
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Bradley Smith88 said:The power supply is an EVGA 450W
Looking at the system requirements for something like Call of Duty... I'm starting to wonder if my CPU is too old and acting as a bottleneck (Intel Core i5-2500K, 2.66MHz)? They recommend a quad-core. Honestly, for that kind of money, I might just pick up an Xbox 360 instead. 🙂 (new GPU + new CPU)
I don't want to drop a ton of cash on a graphics card only to have the game stutter because of the processor.
That power supply is getting pretty old, maybe 3 or 4 years now, and that old card has really put it through its paces. Your best bet is to grab the cheapest option here:
http://www.amazon.com/products/detail...1-x16hdm/44976
for $183 and start saving up for a brand-new rig down the road.
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Bradley Smith88 said:I'm looking to pick up a new graphics card. I haven't played anything in quite a while, and with MW3 and Battlefield 3 coming out soon, I really want to get back into the action. 😁 I'm strictly interested in FPS games.
Right now, my Radeon x1950 Pro has become way too loud and keeps overheating, which causes it to crash mid-game—it actually stopped me from even playing COD Mw2.
My current setup is an Intel Core 2 duo E6750, 4GB of RAM, a Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3P motherboard, and a 400W power supply.
... and I’d like to spend around $110 $333 on a new card. Ideally something cheaper, though. 🙂
Which specific 400W power supply are you using? That's a crucial detail!
Which PSU should I buy?
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Chris Rivera said:
Like the title mentions, I'm looking for a power supply by $100. As far as wattage goes, 300W should be plenty.
http://www.newegg.com/product_info.php?c...oducts_id=5982
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/products/detail...-edition/14991
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If you can manage to upgrade $1000, then you'll be all set. Honestly, the absolute best value right now is the CF 6950.
Which PSU should I buy?
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dustymason41 said:I'm currently running an NVIDIA GeForce, but I'm thinking about picking up a new card—I think it's called an ASUS or maybe an AMD Sapphire with 512 MB on an AGP slot.
My processor is an Intel Pentium 4 CPU at 2.80 GHz.
I have 1.5GB of RAM.
The motherboard is an ASUS motherboard.
Also, how much would a power supply like that set me back?
That should be plenty for your setup.
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Nathan Reyes59 said:GTX 590
That GTX 590 will run great with your current power supply. You've got a solid processor too, so they should balance out perfectly.
You might even find one on $317 if you're looking for an AGP slot.
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Roger Phillips82 said:So, I just finished stripping it down, and it turns out there was a hidden mark tucked right under the metal casing. 😁
The brand is Corsair cases.
It won't be able to handle an HD 5670?
Neither of them are particularly reliable, but they'll get the job done.
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briskjackal5 said:Alright, I've got a Pentium Dual-Core E6500 running at 2.93 GHz. I have 4 GB of DDR3 RAM. My power supply is an LC8400 BTX (400W).
Is that all I need to know to pick out a graphics card?
Back in my day, you mostly just needed to check which slot was on the motherboard.😁
Also, why does the CPU and RAM matter when choosing a GPU?
-Steve
If you aren't planning on upgrading your power supply, go with the ATI Radeon HD 5670 1GB.
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Since there's been such a massive influx of posts regarding graphics cards lately, I've created this thread to keep things organized and ensure all useful info stays in one central location.
Please stick to these guidelines:
Are you looking for an AGP or a PCI-E card?
What does your current or upcoming build look like, and what kind of power supply are you running?
What resolution are you gaming at?
What's your budget?
Which retailers are you considering?
If you have any other specific requirements, please list them.
Any separate threads started outside of this one regarding graphics cards will be closed and removed.
Please stick to these guidelines:
Are you looking for an AGP or a PCI-E card?
What does your current or upcoming build look like, and what kind of power supply are you running?
What resolution are you gaming at?
What's your budget?
Which retailers are you considering?
If you have any other specific requirements, please list them.
Any separate threads started outside of this one regarding graphics cards will be closed and removed.
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The processor, the memory—it’s all thanks to Steve.
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briskjackal5 said:My ATI Radeon X1650 is starting to act up. Every time I boot the PC, I get these weird purple and green vertical stripes instead of an actual picture. If I shut it down and restart, it works fine.
The card is a standard PCI-E 16.
I'm looking for something with dual monitor support (meaning I can hook up two screens) for about 40 bucks.
Any advice on connector types? I have an LG Flatron W2242s that uses an old-school input (not DVI), so I'm using a converter. Should I just grab a card that has both analog and DVI outputs?
The motherboard is an MSI P45-C51.
-Steve
What kind of power supply are you running?