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beitzel15   06-27-2009 at 10:19:26 PM

Hey guys..

I want to get a new video card for my brothers computer. I am a big fan of Nvidia but will go ATI if there's a better card for the money.

Thing is, I have $130 MAX to spend on it and I need the BEST card possible for this amount. It has to play modern games very well...

So far, Im looking at a 8800 GTS, 9800 GTX+ & the 4850 (all are 512)

Is one the the 3 I picked the best for the money or is there something else?

THANKS!!

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beitzel15   06-27-2009 at 10:40:20 PM
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Care to explain why?

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505090   06-27-2009 at 10:44:45 PM
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http://www.tomshardware.com/review [...] 323-6.html

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cappster   06-28-2009 at 12:04:00 AM
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I would go with a 4870 if you want to spend close to your max limit. If not, I would go with a 4850.

4870:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814131140

4850:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102770

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ct1615   06-28-2009 at 12:27:27 AM
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If you like Nvidia its the GTS 250 (aka 9800GTX+) or for the ATI fan the 4850, both cards are pretty much neck and neck in terms of performance

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beitzel15   06-28-2009 at 12:43:06 AM
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Im kinda liking the GTS 250 for $124

The 9800 GTX+ is $129 and comes with Call of Duty WaW....

Anywhere I can go to compare these 2 cards??

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505090   06-28-2009 at 12:58:13 AM
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yes there is a place to compare the cards

it was in my last post

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AMG   06-28-2009 at 01:00:10 AM
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HD4850 simple fact its just as fast if not faster and is cheaper.....

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beitzel15   06-28-2009 at 01:00:45 AM
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XFX's GTS 250 comes with Cod WaW too, i think Imma grab that one. Thanks guys.

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