2010 video card performance vs cost

That's very close to HD5770 territory, in fact I think Powercolor has a 512MB version for $145. There are 1GB versions around $160.

Edit: ...but, $100 will buy a HD4770 or HD5670, either of which will substantially outperform your old card.
 

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150$ isn't a hard limit, would I be better served bumping my price point up for longevity purposes?

I also here Nvidia is dropping a new card at the end of the month; which may cause a price reduction.
 

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The cards nvidia are releasing are going to be much more expensive than the current top end ATI cards, so price reductions aren't expected for a few months, although anything can happen.

I would also recommend a 5770. Depending on your resolution either get the 512 for lower res or jump to the 1gb for a little bit more if you game at higher res.
 

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I run a 19inch wide screen at 1440x720ish? Is there specific partner (such as sapphire) you guys can suggest? I've only owned EVGA cards and i am thoroughly sickened with them and their products.

*thanks for the info on the new nvidia cards*
 
Standard resolution for a 19" wide screen is 1440x900.
Check things like the cooler, the warranty, and value-adds like free games. I usually buy HIS, but have also bought Asus cards. I will not buy Diamond, ever again. Sapphire is supposed to be decent, but I haven't personally bought any of their cards.
 

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Running a great Enermax at 500w with solid voltage; 1440:900. I usually go to anandtech.com for their graphs displaying performance vs cost. But their last guide was a year old.
 

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How have your experience with HiS been? Newegg has some real horror stories.
 
I like HIS. Every one I've bought has run well. The IceQ cooler is near-silent, and works. My father still has a 2+ year old HIS 2600 PRO. I'm still running a 1+ yr. old HD4850 and a HD4670.
Newegg reviews are of limited value. Reading between the lines will occasionally reveal an idiot, and they're the ones most likely to post bad reviews.
 

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Well, if you could get it lower than the current selling price, what do you think would be a good price or a good deal for it?

Saying that, I do like the idea of the newer gen. card of the HD Radeon 5770 and both lower temps and lower power consumption.

I don't know what to think of ATI drivers, though. In Windows, they are okay I guess but I still read of complaints. But, I also use Linux and that's another whole can of worms. :)