GPU Buying Guide - (Read first post)

There isn't really a difference worth your while..
if you’re truly obsessed with it, just Google the PCI 2.0 vs PCI 2.1 documentation and compare them yourself 👍

The 6870 goes for about $200 here...
http://www.nabava.net/trazilica.php?q=6870&x=0&y=0

Use a site like PriceGrabber and look for components where the price gap actually matters....

If you're running an AM3 motherboard, this upgrade might actually be worth it.
http://www.compusa.com/applications/...729&CatId=1946
http://www.nabava.net/trazilica.php?q=2AGTE120G&x=0&y=0

but the difference there is just $83...

Honestly, the best bang for your buck is an SSD..
http://www.compusa.com/applications/...300&CatId=5298
And even then, we're talking a $100 difference.. 👍

If there is any way to justify paying an extra $9.99, then absolutely:

http://www.compusa.com/applications/...004&CatId=3585

The page lists it at $229.99, but the current price is slashed, making it available for $209.99.

Otherwise, you can grab an HD 6870 for $199.99.

There is also an HD 6870 listed for $179.99:

http://www.compusa.com/applications/...=WARRANTY#tabs

However, it's labeled "Refurbished." That could mean it had a defect and was repaired, but more likely, a customer used it for 30 days and returned it—standard practice since American retailers frequently offer money-back guarantees within that window. It’s also possible the packaging was damaged during shipping, leading to a return.

Looking closer, I see they actually provide a 36-month warranty on it.

Hey, what kind of graphics card should I grab for about $333 over at Protis?

Kevin Kim6 said:What kind of graphics card should I pick up for about $333 at Protis?

GTX 590

It'll run great with that power supply you've got, and since your processor is solid, they'll balance out perfectly.

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.

Kevin Kim6 said:Which graphics card should I pick up for about $333 at Protis?

Like the others mentioned above, you should always provide your current specs (power supply, CPU, motherboard) when asking for a GPU recommendation. That’s the only way anyone can give you a useful answer.

Assuming your build can actually handle it:

Nathan Reyes59 said:GTX 590

It’ll run great with that PSU you've got—plus your CPU is solid enough that they won't bottleneck each other...

Are you kidding me? That card is $1.75??

James Castillo8 said:What are you talking about? That card is $1.75??

Read the post again. Seriously.

So, Kevin Kim6 was asking what kind of card he could grab from Protis for about a hundred bucks... and Nathan Reyes59 just says go with the GTX 590

James Castillo8, lighten up a bit...

What happens if someone pairs an HD 6790 with a Sempron 140 and a cheap 350W power supply???

Are they actually going to see any boost, or is it just going to be another massive bottleneck? Or worse—will the whole thing, including the PSU, just fry and die? 🙂

I think that’s what Paul Wright7 was getting at. 🙂

Honestly, it would've been helpful if he’d just listed his actual specs so we aren't guessing..
But my honest advice? Go for the HD 6790, an HD 5770, or a GTS 450. If the budget allows, maybe http://www.nabava.net/trazilica.php?q=gtx460&x=0&y=0
You won't find anything better than that for sure..

Yeah, that's exactly my point, 🙂

I'm looking for a graphics card that'll let me digitize some old VHS tapes onto my computer. I currently have two options on hand:
1. Nvidia GeForce 6600 (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM)
2. Radeon HD 4350

Do either of these actually feature a video input?
hello

Well, if there's video memory on the card, then it's there...
But looking at the specs, neither of those seems to have any... (though that doesn't mean an HD4350 wouldn't have it—you only gave me the model, not the manufacturer, like XFX, Gigabyte, Asus, or MSI)

Oh, I see what you mean now 😁 —here it is, including the video output
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I'm looking for some advice on picking up a new GPU. Right now, I'm running an ATI 4670 with 1GB. My budget is around $333... What really matters to me is finding something that can handle HD video conversion smoothly and helps with testing wireless security—specifically cracking WEP and WPA. The faster, the better, I guess. I know Nvidia's CUDA tech is pretty great for this kind of stuff, but I'm not entirely sure how ATI holds up when it comes to OpenCL in that department. Any suggestions? For context, the rest of my rig is an Intel Core 2 Quad 8400, 4GB of DDR2, a 600W Corsair power supply, and 4TB of storage across four 1TB drives. Thanks.

ATI 5850 MSI Twin FROZR 1GB, can this thing actually handle Crysis on an enthusiast 1680X1050 monitor? I need to know if I can keep the FPS consistently above 30 without turning on anti-aliasing. I’m looking at buying this card, and I really don't want to screw myself over if it can't pull it off.

I think it should run without any issues. Especially if you aren't running AA. Here’s some benchmark data to look at:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...50,2433-6.html
http://www.overclock.net/amd-ati/590...s-5850-vs.html

Crysis Warhead (DX10):

2*AA, 1920*1200: 38 FPS

http://www.guru3d.com/article/radeon...w-crossfire/15

Data included here for both single card and Crossfire configurations.

No complaints here—the game runs smooth as silk, unlike that previous 😉
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