Looking for a cheap graphics card for a 1280x1024 60hz monitor. - Hardware & Software

Hey Facepunch. My GPU just died a few days ago so I'm looking for a new one. We're kinda on a complicated financial situation, so I'm also looking for something that's cheap. I'm looking for an ATI card that can put out above 40fps on games like Crysis 2 (gamer settings, no AA) or Portal 2 (maxed out, no AA) on a 1280x1024 screen. I don't care about fancy dx12 bullshit, as long as it has dx10 it's fine. I'm also looking for a card that's 150 bucks or cheaper, so I'd say that's my budget for now. If anyone has any suggestions, feel free to tell me them. [b]Specs:[/b] My computer is crap, that's why I was planning on doing a complete re-build, but I don't have the money for that and I just want a new GPU so I can get it going again. Once that's done I'll start to slowly replace my crap, but as of now, this is the specs for my dead PC: [b]OS:[/b] Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit [b]CPU:[/b] Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 @ 2.80 GHz, Wolfdalre 45nm Architeture [b]RAM:[/b] 2gb DDR2 [b]PSU:[/b] 350w, no idea what model it is/which company made it [b]Update:[/b] I'm currently thinking of getting one of those listed below, which one should I go for? [url=http://cgi.ebay.com/XFX-ATI-RADEON-HD-5770-HD577AZNFR-1GB-GDDR5-PCI-E-/320696291470?pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item4aaafd108e]XFX Radeon HD 5770[/url] - $104.99 [url=http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=Radeon+HD+5750&hl=en&biw=1247&bih=678&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=9702034501735492020&sa=X&ei=tJvGTeXvF4K6tgf__6CWBA&ved=0CHAQ8wIwAA#scoring=p]VisionTek Radeon HD 5750[/url] - $104

Rest of your specs and power supply?

Damn, I don't remember it off the top of my head, all I know is that it's a pecie of shit. But here's the bare-basic: [b]OS:[/b] Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit [b]CPU:[/b] Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 @ 2.80 GHz, Wolfdalre 45nm Architeture [b]RAM:[/b] 2gb DDR2 [b]PSU:[/b] 350w, no idea what model it is/which company made it [editline]8th May 2011[/editline] I might be able to blow some extra money on a new PSU though. [editline]8th May 2011[/editline] Found my CPU on a old post. Edited.

-snip- misread op, sorry. I'd go for the 5770 or if you're able to stretch your budget, a 5870.

[QUOTE=Xenoyia v2;29695026]-snip- misread op, sorry. I'd go for the 5770 or if you're able to stretch your budget, a 5870.[/QUOTE] Is there a noticeable difference between the two (both money and performance-wise)?

[QUOTE=Samuka97;29704254]Is there a noticeable difference between the two (both money and performance-wise)?[/QUOTE] 5870s are much more high end, but I don't think you'll notice a difference at that resolution.

Get a 5770 along with a new PSU. I suggest an Antec Basiq.

[QUOTE=Smug Bastard;29704288]5870s are much more high end, but I don't think you'll notice a difference at that resolution.[/QUOTE] Well then... [url=http://cgi.ebay.com/XFX-HD-577A-ZNFC-Radeon-HD-5770-Juniper-XT-1GB-/170638566444?pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item27bad9e42c]GPU[/url] + [url=http://www.buy.com/prod/powerup-g54-8018-atx12v-eps12v-power-supply-600-w-internal-110-v-ac/q/sellerid/2083092/loc/101/214690691.html]PSU[/url], y/n?

[QUOTE=Samuka97;29704679]Well then... [url=http://cgi.ebay.com/XFX-HD-577A-ZNFC-Radeon-HD-5770-Juniper-XT-1GB-/170638566444?pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item27bad9e42c]GPU[/url] + [url=http://www.buy.com/prod/powerup-g54-8018-atx12v-eps12v-power-supply-600-w-internal-110-v-ac/q/sellerid/2083092/loc/101/214690691.html]PSU[/url], y/n?[/QUOTE] NO. PSU's shit. Get a Basiq. Also, just buy on Newegg.

[QUOTE=Samuka97;29704679]Well then... [url=http://cgi.ebay.com/XFX-HD-577A-ZNFC-Radeon-HD-5770-Juniper-XT-1GB-/170638566444?pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item27bad9e42c]GPU[/url] + [url=http://www.buy.com/prod/powerup-g54-8018-atx12v-eps12v-power-supply-600-w-internal-110-v-ac/q/sellerid/2083092/loc/101/214690691.html]PSU[/url], y/n?[/QUOTE] 600W offbrand PSU for $25? 100% chance its a piece of shit. If you're going to get a PSU, go with a reputable company like Antec, Corsair, XFX, Thermaltake or OCZ.