What video card should i buy

[kreepa]

i was lookin at a 4890 or a 5770... which do you think would be better for my comp..

Windows 7 ultimate 32-bit(6.1,Build 7600)
Pentium dual-core E5300 @ 2.6ghz
4096mb ram
Geforce 7900 GS
P5QPL-AM motherboard
500w BFG power supply

 

[shadow187]

An HD5770. The E5300 isn't a powerful processor, and it'll suffer from an HD4890.

 

[jyjjy]

^+1
That processor OC easily and well and should handle 3.3-3.5ghz just on the stock cooler. You motherboard should handle it easily as well.
Forget about the HD4890 and choose between the HD5770 and the GTX 460.

 

[hopar]

5770 1gb

OC well

Cheap

require a lot less power and generate a lot less heat than a 460, and are can be found in very small formats.

460 would be an overkill for ur system anyway.

 

[jyjjy]

It wouldn't be overkill if he OCs the processor and has a high resolution monitor.
Resolution is a good question actually as it is important when picking out a card so tell us your monitors native resolution.

 

[kreepa]

i got a hp w1707 monitor that runs at 900x1440 its 720 p if that matters

 

[kreepa]

its 17inch i think

 

[jyjjy]

At that resolution just get the HD5770. It is already overkill. If you are going to upgrade to 1920x1080 before too long then consider the GTX 460.

 

[kreepa]

aight man thanks