Noob Needs Help Picking Graphics Card

[Adam86MD]

So I have three options within my budget that seem to do well in the ratings I've seen but I don't know if it's worth the $$$. Tell me what you think about these three:

9800 GTX+ 512MB for $105
Radeon 4870 512MB for $135
Radeon 4870 1GB for $175

I found decent deals so all three of these are probably good prices for what they are but which is the BEST deal?

 

[intrepid_admin]

I would go with the 4870 1GB

Probably the best bang for your buck right now.

So I have three options within my budget that seem to do well in the ratings I've seen but I don't know if it's worth the $$$. Tell me what you think about these three:

9800 GTX+ 512MB for $105
Radeon 4870 512MB for $135
Radeon 4870 1GB for $175

I found decent deals so all three of these are probably good prices for what they are but which is the BEST deal?

 

[dirtmountain]

What resolution do you play at ? If 1680x1050 or below i'd go with the 4870 512MB, if over 1680x1050 i'd go with the 4870 1GB. 1680x1050 might be considered the grey area where budget might drive the choice.

 

[techwizard08]

+1 to dirtmountain. I personally wouldn't go with the 9800. The Radeon's seem to be the place to be right now, at least in this price range

 

[techwizard08]

+1 to dirtmountain. I personally wouldn't go with the 9800. The Radeon's seem to be the place to be right now, at least in this price range

 

[techwizard08]

+1 to dirtmountain. I personally wouldn't go with the 9800. The Radeon's seem to be the place to be right now, at least in this price range

 

[techwizard08]

Sorry about the posting. I could a page error and just tried to refresh the page. =/

 

[aevm]

The HD 4870 just got a price cut. For now that's where the best value is.

 

[techwizard08]

That's true. The 4870 512mb should be hovering around 150

 

[crowheart27us]

Hey can you post a link for the 4870-$135.00