8800 GTS 320Mb Replacement

[Aoster87]

Hello folks, I've got a question for you.

I currently have a C2Q / 8800GTS system. I don't really play any intense pc games anymore, so I am in the market for a power-efficient yet modestly powered graphics card. I have no preference as to whether Nvidia or ATI makes it. I think I would prefer something fanless but I am willing to have one with a fan.

Any help would be much appreciated

Thanks Tom's readers!

 

[anarchy4sale]

I went your way also, i picked up a 4670. I recommend the same, or a 4650, i have heard they have fanless in one of those models.

 

[jay2tall]

I don't like fanless gpus, they can get pretty hot if they don't have a large enough cooler or you dont' have a breeze in your case. The 4670 is a nice card that will even allow you to play some games.

Why not just keep your 8800GTS? you want to spend money on a more efficient card that might save you a couple bucks in power over a year? That's kinda silly. No offense.

 

[anarchy4sale]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161288

 

[obsidian86]

5750

 

[Aoster87]

As far as playback of HD video is concerned, does the 128-bit memory bus matter?

 

[shubham1401]

Since you don't game much keep your 8800GTS.It will play all modern games(Though not at high).


BTW Whats your budget for the card?

 

[obsidian86]

the 5750 makes up for a small bus with faster memory

 

[anarchy4sale]

He is looking for less power consumption, the 8800 gts 320 uses a lot of juice. Over a few years the savings can add up. Plus, he can turn around and sell the 8800 gts for something, especially to someone who might want to SLI there current 8800GTS.

 

[obsidian86]

5xx series are some of the best low power cards round

 

[rodney_ws]

The idle characteristics of the 5xxx series are nothing short of amazing in terms of power consumption. Obviously when gaming the situation changes and it behaves more as a normal card... but who games 24/7? If this is a PC that is going to be left on 24/7 a new video card MIGHT not be a horrible investment. Most people go after the low powered cards for heat/noise reasons... but hey, to each his own!

 

[Aoster87]

The HD 5xxx series does look pretty appetizing.

Nvidia just launched the 240, I know it doesn't have as much power as the 8800GTS, but what are your opinions on that card?

 

[Aoster87]

BTW Whats your budget for the card?

I would like to get away with spending less than $120, but I am willing to go beyond that for special circumstances.

 

[shubham1401]

HD5750:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102859

This will be a real improvement over your card and it is energy efficient too.
You can wait for prices t come down.

2Nd option is HD4670 .
3rd option is HD4770.

Performance wise 5750>4770>4670

See the power requirement of these cards and decide yourself.