Graphics card around $160

Discussion in 'Video Cards, Displays and TV Tuners' started by Rakhan, Nov 18, 2009.

  1. Rakhan

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    Im building a new computer and I am looking for a good graphics card at a good price I hope this exists lol. Here is my currents parts list

    1.Crucial 2GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500) Desktop Memory Model CT25664BA1067 - Retail $43x2

    2.RAIDMAX SMILODON ATX-612WBP Black 1.0mm SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Foldout MB Computer Case With 500W Power Supply - Retail $99

    3.GIGABYTE GA-MA790GPT-UD3H AM3 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail $124

    4.MSI N250GTS TwinFrozr 1G OC GeForce GTS 250 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail $144

    5. AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor Model HDZ955FBGIBOX - Retail $175

    6.Western Digital Caviar Blue WD3200AAJS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive $47

    7.LG W2243T-PF Black 21.5" 5ms(GTG) Full HD 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail $179

    8.LITE-ON CD/DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 - OEM $28


    now is the GTS 250 1GB a good buy, I am a photographer and I like to play Military FPS. If there is a better buy for the same price or not much more please let me know.
     
    Rakhan, Nov 18, 2009
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  2. apathy311

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    If you aren't opposed to ATI cards the Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 5770 is only $10 more on Newegg and has shown better performance over the GTS 250 in all the reviews I've read. The question is whether 3-7 FPS and DX11 is worth $10 to you. :good:

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    apathy311, Nov 19, 2009
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  3. Rakhan

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    no i am not opposed to ATI, I have been thinking i may just upgrade to a geforce GTX260 how does that sound. And is my 500W power supply enough for my build
     
    Rakhan, Nov 19, 2009
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    ok so i have been reading about the ATI HD 5770 and i looks sweet, do u no how it compares to the Geforce GTX 260, i may just go with the 5770 for the features alone
     
    Rakhan, Nov 19, 2009
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    IMO the 5770 is the best bang for your buck compared to the GTX 260. You're looking at another $30 for the GTX 260 and from what I've seen you don't gain that much. I'd go into detail, but I'm at work and the Barricuda filter keeps blocking my searches.

    Take a look at this comparison.
     
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    on newegg there is only a $5 price difference between the GTX 260 and the 5770
     
    Rakhan, Nov 19, 2009
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    I still think the 5770 is better, but I've never actually used either. Both are good mid-ranged cards and should easily handle most FPS shooters with decent graphic settings. I'd keep looking at the reviews of both and go with my gut.

    P.S. - I'm a huge Nvidia fan
     
    apathy311, Nov 19, 2009
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  8. Rakhan

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    Ok thank you I think im going to to with the 5770 it seems to be the best buy. One last question is my 500w power supply enough to power my setup.
     
    Rakhan, Nov 19, 2009
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