Some people have been giving me their two cents about this graphics card, so I'm honestly feeling a little lost on what I should actually pick up. I came across this MSI model for $250, but then there's this POV GTX 560 sitting there for $333
I was thinking about picking up an MSI 7770 Power Edition, but I've had a few people tell me that this card isn't really cutting it for any of the newer titles lately. I'm currently running a 460W power supply from a generic brand, so I was wondering if that would actually be enough juice to handle a GTX 560 graphics card?
Someone is selling a Point of View GTX 560 OC with 1GB of VRAM. I was wondering if this specific model actually holds its own against a Radeon HD 6850, and more importantly, if the card itself is still a decent buy? I have to admit, I've never really messed around with a Point of View graphics card before...
Larry Ortiz5 said:In my opinion, that graphics card is a total steal for its price point because you really won't find anything better in that specific bracket, especially with the newer tech and how little power it draws—it’s pretty much perfect. That said, I don't think it's quite up to the task for heavy-hitting titles like Call of Duty: Battlefield 3 or Batman Arkham City, where you'd probably want a more beefy card to maintain a decent frame rate, particularly if you're aiming for a full 1080p resolution. If I were in your shoes, I might consider saving up a few extra hundred dollars to step it up. Of course, some people might see it differently, so it's worth listening to their take too. What does the rest of your build look like?
The rest of my setup consists of an AMD Phenom II x4 955 BE, 6 GB of DDR3 RAM, and an LC Power Green 460 power supply. A few people have actually suggested that I should just go for the 6850 instead...
I'm thinking about picking up a new graphics card, and while I've already picked up a few recommendations on what to go for, I happened to stumble upon the MSI 7770 Power edition... I was wondering if this card is actually powerful enough for some casual gaming on my 32" Full HD TV? Just for context, I usually stick to a 22" LCD monitor at 1024x768 resolution, so it'll be a bit of a jump. Also, do you think I can breathe easy knowing this card will hold its own for at least a year or two when it comes to upcoming titles?
crimsonstag84 said:His card is actually a bit more powerful, yeah... honestly, I wouldn't bother with any of those options because they're ancient, they pull way too much power, and you can't even find them at a Best Buy anymore. If you're really aiming for performance close to an HD 4890... then
It uses half the electricity and it's actually slightly better; it'll eat a 9800GT for breakfast. 😉
I'm looking to pick up some used hardware that's a step up from what I've got right now... I stumbled upon an HD 6670 and an NVIDIA GTX 260 SOC. Would either of those be a decent upgrade over my current setup when it comes to gaming?
Hey everyone on the forum.. So, I'm currently running a Sapphire Radeon HD5670 512mb (the GDDR5 version), but a friend of mine is using an Nvidia Geforce 9800 GT 512 and he keeps insisting his card is actually faster than mine. I was hoping to get some honest opinions from you guys: is his card really better than mine when it comes to playing stuff like GTA 4, Battlefield 3, or Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3? Also, would it even make sense to pick up his card—maybe one with 1GB of VRAM—or should I look into something else that's a step up from what I have, like an HD4870 or an HD4890??
The rest of my build consists of an AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE, 6GB of DDR3 RAM, and an LC Power Green 460W power supply.
I just picked up a new graphics card that only has a DVI port, but my old monitor only uses VGA. What am I going to need to get everything hooked up properly? Like, do I need specific adapters or something else entirely? thanks
Well, if you ended up with the ATI Radeon HD 5670 512mb DDR5 version, you won't find a VGA port on there at all—it's just DVI and HDMI. In that case, you're probably looking for a DVI to VGA adapter to bridge the gap between the card and your monitor if that's the only input you have available. Honestly, I actually had one of those DVI-to-VGA adapters included in the box when I got my card last time..
Ideally, I'd love something modular so I don't end up with a massive bird's nest of unnecessary cables cluttering up my case, and I'm really looking for something quiet—I'd prefer not to hear it running from a mile away.🙂
Jamie Brown said:Then there will be an HD 5670 512MB DDR5 version coming out; I was just wondering if this one would be faster because of the memory:
People on the forums suggested I pick up this specific card, so I went with the Sapphire 5670 512MB DDR5 version, and honestly, I can tell you it’s a solid little thing—it feels like a massive step up from that ATI 4200 integrated graphics I was stuck with on my old motherboard. One thing I really appreciate is how quiet it stays while it's running; you can barely hear it at all, which is nice. As far as gaming goes, I've only had a chance to test out Grand Theft Auto IV with patch 1.0.4.0 installed, running most settings on medium and a few on high, and I'm getting about 40 fps, which isn't bad. It probably would run even smoother if I could upgrade to 4 gigs of RAM, but even with just two gigs, it performs surprisingly well. For the price you're paying, this card is more than good enough..😉
Alexander Moore67 said:The options listed above aren't available anymore, and honestly, that 4670 is pretty outdated. You'd be better off grabbing a 5670 or even a 6670.
I'm starting to think that a 5670 might actually be a decent fit for my current setup (an Intel Core 2 Duo with 4 gigs of RAM), but I'm stuck wondering if I should go for the 1GB version or just stick with the 512MB one... I assume the main difference is that the 512MB model uses DDR5 while the 1GB version probably runs on DDR3, right?
So, would that graphics card actually be a decent choice? And I was also wondering if the Nvidia GeForce GT 210 with 512MB, GDDR3, and a 128-bit bus is any good??
Hey everyone... You guys have helped me out so many times before, so I was hoping you might be able to lend a hand one more time... I’m looking into picking up a used graphics card, and I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on which one would be the better choice. I'm mainly trying to find something decent that can handle titles like Grand Theft Auto IV, Call of Duty: Black Ops, and Metro 2033 without too much trouble.
AMD Radeon HD 4850 1GB
I’ve been spending some time looking into the old ATI Radeon HD 4670 1GB lately, just trying to get a better feel for how it holds up. It’s one of those cards that really makes you think about how much hardware has changed over the years, even if it feels a little dated by today's standards. I'm mostly just curious to see what kind of performance I can squeeze out of it, though I know I shouldn't expect anything too crazy.
Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT 1GB
The rest of my build should probably look like this: an AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ paired with 4 gigs of RAM—assuming, of course, I can actually track down a processor like that somewhere.
silverbison293 said:You don't actually need to pay for computer repairs —I mean, you have to deal with the IRS and state taxes anyway —so why bother with extra fees? It’s just not worth the headache...
Thanks for the help... I actually have one more question:
Regarding software—specifically macOS in this case—I know I'm supposed to use an official version, but does anyone actually check?? I've noticed a few times now that repair shops don't always install genuine macOS; it feels like they just keep the legitimate copies tucked away in a drawer for when an inspector shows up, at least that's my impression.🤷
I have a few questions about starting my own small business:
1. If I wanted to open something like a computer repair shop, am I legally required to have a specific degree or certification in that field just to get started?
2. Do I really have to pay into Social Security and healthcare every single month, even if I don't actually need those benefits right now?
3. I'm also a little confused about what kind of commercial space I'd need and whether there are specific building codes or technical requirements I have to meet first.
I have a quick question: does Windows 7 build 7000 only come in the Ultimate version, or are there other editions available like Home Premium or Business, similar to how Vista was set up?
Jesse Alvarez32 said:I'm running into a bit of a snag while trying to install macOS. When the welcome screen pops up, I hit on Utilities to get into Disk Utility, but for some reason, it just won't show the partition I set up. I've tried formatting it as NTFS and even tried a few other things, but nothing works—it just won't recognize it. All I can see is the DVD drive.
I'm actually dealing with the exact same thing... I went ahead and created a 20GB partition formatted as FAT, but the installer is acting the same way as hers—it's only detecting the disc drive and nothing else.