I need a graphics card, And I have 186 dollars. What do I get? - Hardware & Software

Alright so this will [B]HAVE to include shipping.[/B] (Unless of course I break my own code and get it from bestbuy) I am in the US.. And of course, my budget is 220 with shipping Size should also not be a problem. I was thinking, and planning on getting the [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150436&Tpk=xfx%204870]4870,[/url] but facepunch has an uncanny ability to find great deals. Actually I see a [url=http://www.bestbuy.com/site/VisionTek+-+ATI+Radeon+HD+4870+1GB+GDDR5+PCI+Express+Graphics+Card/9402728.p?id=1218099648378&skuId=9402728&st=4870&cp=1&lp=1]4870 on bestbuy.com[/url] for only 150. This would be better for me. But is this one a reliable brand? Budget raised to 220 USD lock Lock Lock Lock Lock Lock Lock Lock Lock Lock Lock Lock Lock Lock Lock Lock Lock Lock Lock Lock Lock Lock

Ati 4890?

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-snip- [editline]08:07PM[/editline] [QUOTE=hoot14uk;19058139]Ati 4890?[/QUOTE] I might go with this one.

It's up to you really, as we can see [url=http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/charts/gaming-graphics-cards-charts-2009-high-quality/F.E.A.R.-2,1516.htm[url]here[/url] the 4890 is only better by 12 fps.

[QUOTE=hoot14uk;19058428]It's up to you really, as we can see url=here[url]f[/url] the 4890 is only better by 12 fps.[/QUOTE] Oh... Well I don't mind 12 fps difference. I mine as well get the 4870 then. I'm actually looking for this to last my for a while, since I have 2 1280x1024 monitors.

"mine as well"?

[QUOTE=shill le 2nd;19058521]"mine as well"?[/QUOTE] He means "might as well"

5770?

Ah ha! Here we go! [url=http://www.bestbuy.com/site/VisionTek+-+ATI+Radeon+HD+4870+1GB+GDDR5+PCI+Express+Graphics+Card/9402728.p?id=1218099648378&skuId=9402728&st=4870&cp=1&lp=1]VisionTek - ATI Radeon HD 4870 1GB GDDR5 PCI Express Graphics Card [/url] Is visiontek a good brand? (I really, Really hate to buy it from bestbuy.... But.....)

get a 5 series

[QUOTE=The mouse;19058592]get a 5 series[/QUOTE] I don't need that power. I am going to get that 4870, so long as I can be assured visiontek is a good brand.

Your 4870 link - "soldout online" [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150462&cm_re=5770-_-14-150-462-_-Product[/url] That worth thinking of?

[QUOTE=imadaman;19058624]Your 4870 link - "soldout online" [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150462&cm_re=5770-_-14-150-462-_-Product[/url] That worth thinking of?[/QUOTE] Fuck I read bad. I was looking at the 4850. How about [url=http://www.bestbuy.com/site/XFX+-+ATI+RADEON+HD+4850+1GB+DDR3+PCI+Express+Graphics+Card/9254521.p?id=1218069452028&skuId=9254521&st=4850&cp=1&lp=2]4850[/url]

[QUOTE=gerbils_alt_2;19058545]Ah ha! Here we go! [url=http://www.bestbuy.com/site/VisionTek+-+ATI+Radeon+HD+4870+1GB+GDDR5+PCI+Express+Graphics+Card/9402728.p?id=1218099648378&skuId=9402728&st=4870&cp=1&lp=1]VisionTek - ATI Radeon HD 4870 1GB GDDR5 PCI Express Graphics Card [/url] Is visiontek a good brand? (I really, Really hate to buy it from bestbuy.... But.....)[/QUOTE] I Haven't tried them, but what I know is if I was getting a 5870 then I would go for sapphire, [url]http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-205-SP&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=939[/url]

[QUOTE=gerbils_alt_2;19058656]Fuck I read bad. I was looking at the 4850. How about [url=http://www.bestbuy.com/site/XFX+-+ATI+RADEON+HD+4850+1GB+DDR3+PCI+Express+Graphics+Card/9254521.p?id=1218069452028&skuId=9254521&st=4850&cp=1&lp=2]4850[/url][/QUOTE] Looking how the price difference between that 4850 and the 5770 is only 10$, I'd rather get the 5770...

I think I'll go for the 4850. I just looked at some Bench markes on Tom's Hardware, and It seems to do good at 1080p, so It will work great for me. [editline]08:25PM[/editline] [QUOTE=imadaman;19058737]Looking how the price difference between that 4850 and the 5770 is only 10$, I'd rather get the 5770...[/QUOTE] I just found out I can't borrow a credit card from anyone so I will have to go to bestbuy. I will take this all into account when I actually go there though.

[QUOTE=imadaman;19058737]Looking how the price difference between that 4850 and the 5770 is only 10$, I'd rather get the 5770...[/QUOTE] Same

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You can get the 5770 for 165 on newegg, it's really on par with the 4870. I got it for my brother's computer and it's running great. Visiontek is a good brand

dont get the 5770 2 5870's can beat it

Wait for the Nvidia cards to come out, ati will most likely cut their prices a bit by then. Then get a 5850

[QUOTE=backfoggen;19060764]Wait for the Nvidia cards to come out, ati will most likely cut their prices a bit by then. Then get a 5850[/QUOTE] ATi cards are going up in price, even if they do cut them they are still likely to be higher than what they are now [editline]10:11PM[/editline] what's hilarious to me is that if it were nVidia we'd have a /g/ meme or 7 on it by now, proving the amount of fanfaggotry going on

[QUOTE=E310;19060714]dont get the 5770 2 5870's can beat it[/QUOTE] Thanks Carmen.

[QUOTE=E310;19060714]dont get the 5770 2 5870's can beat it[/QUOTE] Don't get 2 5870's 6 GTX295 and a GTX275 can beat that. Serious note, get the 5770, it's worth the extra cash.

I recommend the 4890, I got one for my new rig and it has managed to run every single game I've tried on maximum settings with at least 60fps.

[img]http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/3836/ati.png[/img] [img]http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/2607/hd5890.jpg[/img] :crossarms: Get a 5770 or 5750, If there is a big price diffrence in your store and you can't spend more money get a 4890 or 4870.