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New graphics card for $100
« on: June 01, 2011, 09:09:03 PM »
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Can someone help me find a new graphics card for $100 better then my Radeon 5450 HD at Newegg? I'm getting confused, not good at graphics cards. I don't think I could find much for only that much but i'm sure I could find something better (preferably Nvidia but I will settle for ATI any day)

I have $130 but $50 of that is from a BestBuy giftcard, and Bestbuy doesn't have any good deals.


Try newegg I saw lots of deals there but I am bad at comparing the specs and too lazy to research it so any halp would be greatly appreciated!  :)

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Re: New graphics card for $100
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2011, 09:54:57 PM »
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Re: New graphics card for $100
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2011, 01:02:50 PM »
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6790 available for £90 here
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Re: New graphics card for $100
« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2011, 01:30:16 PM »
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6790 available for £90 here
That's around $140 American :l.


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Re: New graphics card for $100
« Reply #6 on: June 02, 2011, 04:24:14 PM »
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I found a 5570 at Newegg for $60. I was going to purchase a new PSU too because I learned the 5670 needs 400 watts. BUT THEN I learned my current 5450 also needs 400 watts but I've been running it on 300 watts this whole time (with no problems at all)

Then I troll'd myself. I figure I can get a 5770 now but then It needs 450 watts, And that's 50 more watts then the 5450, would it really make a difference?

Also whats the safe temperature for a 5450? Without any games running it's 42 Celsius atm.

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Re: New graphics card for $100
« Reply #7 on: June 02, 2011, 04:28:22 PM »
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I agree with Sab.
5830 is your best bet.
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Re: New graphics card for $100
« Reply #8 on: June 02, 2011, 05:06:31 PM »
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I agree with Sab.
5830 is your best bet.

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Re: New graphics card for $100
« Reply #9 on: June 02, 2011, 05:14:33 PM »
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161365

5670 HD looks like a good deal, Here is some benchmarking.

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Re: New graphics card for $100
« Reply #10 on: June 02, 2011, 07:05:02 PM »
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I just noticed that 5670 is on sale and original price is $70 (by the time I buy it won't be on sale)

Nvidia 9800GT is roughly same performance (look in the above post to see) and it's $60

also I might sell my 5450, IDK how much I will get out of it I was guessing $20 It's used but haven't had any problems with it (expect it to have a shitload of cat hair)

note that offer is not 100% guarantee because IDK if I can buy it.
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Re: New graphics card for $100
« Reply #11 on: June 02, 2011, 08:33:22 PM »
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That was Gamefreak, stop confusing your people!
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Re: New graphics card for $100
« Reply #12 on: June 02, 2011, 09:27:49 PM »
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I have a 5670, it's a pretty good card. Runs crysis 2 smoothly.

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Re: New graphics card for $100
« Reply #13 on: June 02, 2011, 09:39:19 PM »
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I can either.

A. Use my money now (because I won't get any more until christmas) and buy the 5670 and PSU
B. Buy the 5770 using all my money then buy the PSU later in the year (I won't install the card untol then)
C. Anyone hook me up with a Nvidia that's similar to the 5770 yet cheaper then it?

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Re: New graphics card for $100
« Reply #14 on: June 03, 2011, 04:39:09 AM »
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I can either.

A. Use my money now (because I won't get any more until christmas) and buy the 5670 and PSU
B. Buy the 5770 using all my money then buy the PSU later in the year (I won't install the card untol then)
C. Anyone hook me up with a Nvidia that's similar to the 5770 yet cheaper then it?

GTS450(using now) overclock a bit(ill help) can run most games max @ 1080p

under £60

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814134123&cm_re=GTS_450-_-14-134-123-_-Product
more than happy with my purchase, don't plan to upgrade for a while lol

btw what's your PSU currently? need atleast a decent 400w or a cheap 750w, wouldn't recommend the cheap though

That's around $140 American :l.

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« Last Edit: June 03, 2011, 04:42:58 AM by James [» Magic «] »