Cheap GPU to run Skyrim on medium-max

Dave421

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Jul 26, 2013
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USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: for gaming, more specificlly - Skyrim

CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: had a Geforce 9800 GT GPU until it burned out. CODEGEN 450W 230V power supply.

OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS: AMD Phenom 8750 Tripple core CPU. 4gb DDR2 RAM.

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: local tech stores.

PARTS PREFERENCES: i would prefer and AMD card, since i believe my previous Nvidia card burned out because of some rare driver bug.

OVERCLOCKING: Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: would appreciate if the fan is decently silent.