Hey,
I'll be building a new PC soon and I need help choosing a GPU. My CPU is the Athlon II X4 2.9GHz (will OC). I'm running XP 32-bit, won't ever use DX11, and use VGA at 1280x1024 max.
My budget is ~$500, and here's my considerations: (remember, DX11 doesn't count, I'm also not overly concerned on noise, power consumption, or heat)
an MSI GTS 250 (512MB) that brings me to $530
an XFX HD 4850 (1GB) that brings me to $525
an XFX HD 5670 (512MB) that brings me to $500
I was originally going to go with the 5670, but decided I could spare some more money, if the increase is worth it. I kinda like MSI's Dual-fan design and therefore overclockability (?) , but the 4850 has 2x as much VRAM. Help? BTW, these cards are the only choices because of combo deals, and at the moment, with MSI's $30 MIR, I'll be going with the GTS 250. However, obviously these don't last forever and I won't be ordering for a few weeks, so if or when it goes away, I want to know what to get.
I will NOT be getting a new monitor.
I'll be building a new PC soon and I need help choosing a GPU. My CPU is the Athlon II X4 2.9GHz (will OC). I'm running XP 32-bit, won't ever use DX11, and use VGA at 1280x1024 max.
My budget is ~$500, and here's my considerations: (remember, DX11 doesn't count, I'm also not overly concerned on noise, power consumption, or heat)
an MSI GTS 250 (512MB) that brings me to $530
an XFX HD 4850 (1GB) that brings me to $525
an XFX HD 5670 (512MB) that brings me to $500
I was originally going to go with the 5670, but decided I could spare some more money, if the increase is worth it. I kinda like MSI's Dual-fan design and therefore overclockability (?) , but the 4850 has 2x as much VRAM. Help? BTW, these cards are the only choices because of combo deals, and at the moment, with MSI's $30 MIR, I'll be going with the GTS 250. However, obviously these don't last forever and I won't be ordering for a few weeks, so if or when it goes away, I want to know what to get.
I will NOT be getting a new monitor.
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