Oh hey here's a question

[shmagglefraggle]

Ok so I'm well on my way to building my first pc and so far so good...

I thought I wanted to go with a simple HD 4670 but after some serious thinking I want to go a bit further for the long run.

So I Don't really want to spend more than $130 because I've been working my butt off for my Dad to pay for each individual part and it's some serious hard labor and dealing with old people so If I went a bit higher (which I could but it would probably prolong me from getting the pc i've been dreaming of for maybe a couple more weeks) it means more work. So now you know my situation for money here's the real question.....

Since my price range is $130 and below I found a few GPU's that I need second opinions on

Numero uno: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161267

Second card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102822

Third: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150316

fourth: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161259

Last: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161218


Also I prefer cards that don't blow the air into the case I really like the idea of it just getting blown out of the back

I would very much apreciate your guy's profesional opinions and I know there are more out there probably better which is why I am asking all of you wonderful people

So Tom's Hardware what do you reccomend?? thnx

 

[Jaysin]

The 4830 HIS probably blows the least amount of air into the case appearance wise. Plus it is a pretty solid card to boot. I'd go that route.

 

[RazberyBandit]

Well, without knowing the power supply ratings and the intended monitor's resolution, I can't properly recommend anything.

 

[g3force]

Also I prefer cards that don't blow the air into the case I really like the idea of it just getting blown out of the back

I'd actually suggest the sapphire 4830 mainly due to the fact that it's substantially cheaper than the others.
Don't go with the 3870... it has roughly the same performance as the 4670.

There's a 4850 for $100 this weekend on the egg.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102824

Well, without knowing the power supply ratings and the intended monitor's resolution, I can't properly recommend anything.

Too true. A flaky power supply can possibly kill all the components in your system if it goes, not to mention the fact that it really smells bad.

 

[PLiNkO]

I would go for a GTS250

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150357

It blows air out of the case, comes with a free game (COD5), and it smokes the first choice on your list.
All for $129.

 

[shmagglefraggle]

Plinko you are the reason I post on forums. That card rapes and I will most likey go with that, thanks a million.

Also Since I didnt mention before I am getting a 550w corsair psu and right now I have a 1920x1080 23" monitor if anyone was wondering

 

[The_Blood_Raven]

The 4850 and the GTS 250 are basically the same card. The 4830 can be overclocked to the point that is will beat both, save some money and get that.

 

[mamw93]

get the 4850.

 

[shmagglefraggle]

very true but the gts comes with cod 5 and a free controller $75 worth of stuff for free... but then again I dont need the controller and cod5 kinda sucks, I would prefer free stalker

 

[The_Blood_Raven]

^ There you go, you made the decision quite easy. Save some money and get the game you want.