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Ok this my current config: I have a Core 2 Quad Processor running on Intel DP35DP. HD-320gb 7200rpm Sata. My current video card is Nvidia 7600gs. I want to go for an upgrade. I also dont want to go for the best graphics card but dont want to find out that due to my rest config im not able to get the max out of it. Guys what would be the best graphics card for my current config??

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Budget? PSU?

400$, wait for 5870
300$, wait for 5850
200$, 4890
150$, 4870
100$, 4850
60$, 9600GSO
40$, 4650

Message edited by shadow187 on 09-18-2009 at 06:48:48 PM

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I could go for a PSU upgrade too.
Budget not an issue. But want to stick with the current MB/Processor.
So was wondering what would be the best Graphics card i could get for the current config. No point spending a lot on a great graphics card and not being able to get the max out of it.

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which model c2q?

Message edited by obsidian86 on 09-18-2009 at 07:07:12 PM

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Wait a week. Pickup a 5850

------------------------------ Core I7 920 D0 @ 4.2Ghz
MSI X58 Pro-E
32GB SSD, WD Blacks In R0
Sapphire HD 5870's In XFire
Reply to PsychoSaysDie

Yep

Reply to RaVeNHolM

Could always think about a 4770. They're 99 dollars on newegg

------------------------------ Core I7 920 D0 @ 4.2Ghz
MSI X58 Pro-E
32GB SSD, WD Blacks In R0
Sapphire HD 5870's In XFire
Reply to PsychoSaysDie

when will the 5850 be out?. Any idea on the prices?. I had also head ATI card have heating issues?. Is that true?. I also dont want to go for an seperate cooling rig

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RaVeNHolM wrote :

when will the 5850 be out?. Any idea on the prices?. I had also head ATI card have heating issues?. Is that true?. I also dont want to go for an seperate cooling rig

The 5 series cards should be out on tuesday. From what i heard.

5850 - 249.99
5870 - 299.99

I have never heard of any heating issues but i always keep my 4770 fans at 100%

------------------------------ Core I7 920 D0 @ 4.2Ghz
MSI X58 Pro-E
32GB SSD, WD Blacks In R0
Sapphire HD 5870's In XFire
Reply to PsychoSaysDie

my MB is not a PCI-E 2.0 compliant but i have heard 2.0 are backward compatible with 1.0. Im pretty sure i wont be able to get the best of the Graphics card from my current config

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what speed is your cpu

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Reply to obsidian86

Here are the details guys:
I Have an Intel DP35DP MB . Core 2 Quad Q8400 Series.
1.3k Mhz FSB.
Ram 2GB DDR2 800. My PSU is kinda old. Will be getting a new one

Reply to RaVeNHolM

on your current board a 4850/gts 250 will be fine with a good quality(ocz,seasonic,corsair,antec) 500watt psu

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Reply to obsidian86

Will i get an inprovement on 4890 or ATI 5 Series ones?? OR will my board be a bottleneck?

Reply to RaVeNHolM

I think the Ati 5 series will be limited by your cpu, i'm not sure though......

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a pci x16 1.0 starts bottle necking from a 4870

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Reply to obsidian86

Hmm...Looks like i need to do a little planning. How much would an MB upgrade cost me?. Say for instance i would like to go for the ATI 5 Series. Which MB would be the best

Reply to RaVeNHolM

The ati series are better than the GTX295 (5870 is, anyways). The 5850 should be fine on his CPU, but I duno about the '70.

Reply to shadow187

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128380 best at this price if you want the best get http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131284

Message edited by obsidian86 on 09-18-2009 at 08:14:55 PM

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Reply to obsidian86

Guys im planning to go for the 5 Series cards(5850).. Would that be ok for this config?

Reply to RaVeNHolM

What's your OS? If you have a 64-bit you could upgrade ram a bit too..

Also, budget?

Message edited by shadow187 on 09-22-2009 at 02:02:02 PM

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Thanks Bud..its Windows XP Professional..I donot plan to move to vista as yet

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813135238
ECS P45T-A2R LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Original Price: $94.99
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With that you don't have to upgrade your ram.

Message edited by shadow187 on 09-22-2009 at 02:08:23 PM

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Thanks for all the info.. Im narrowing down the MOBO to Intel P45 ATX ..Graphics card ATI 5 Series..and also an Antec twelve hund or nine hund Cabinet...so far i plan to keep the same RAM(i.e. 2X2 GB DDR2 800) and also the ealier 2XSATA 7200 HD's.. Now what i am confused about is the Power supply..any help on that?..
Thanks in advance

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