Graphics card to go with i5 760 for under 100?

[jasper05]

I'm approaching my first build and I'm really not familiar with graphics cards because I've never been much of a gamer. What card would you recommend (<100, pref ~75-80)?

I would like the ability of doing some light gaming (can't give you any examples of games, sorry!) If I so choose to.

Assume that I would make sure that my other components fit the requirements of the GPU. Thanks!

 

[bystander]

There is a running artical on this site that gives the best cards for their price range. It would help you a lot.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/graphics-card-geforce-radeon,2761.html

The Radeon 5560 and 5670 are in the $65-$80 range

The Radeon 4850 512 and GTS 250 are roughly $100 dollars.

Of those choices, I'd lean towards the GTS 250.

 

[Guest]

Yep, If you want something like that, You might be able to get a GTS250 but typically there really $130 $120 but put in 20-30 Dollars, as this is card is a bang for the buck, also the 5770 is quite good, The GTS250 And 5770 are quite close in performance.

 

[jyjjy]

What is the native resolution of your monitor and what is the brand/model of your power supply?

 

[jasper05]

This OCZ 600w has been in a few newegg combos as of late:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.514493

But originally I was thinking of a seasonic /corsair in the 500 W range

Resolution is 1920 x 1080

 

[plznote]

^Then you may need to stretch your budget a little bit

 

[jasper05]

^Then you may need to stretch your budget a little bit

Can you explain why?

 

[HansVonOhain]

Because none of the budget graphics will do a great job powering the monitor at that res.

 

[jasper05]

Because none of the budget graphics will do a great job powering the monitor at that res.

If I did no gaming at all, what would be the recommended card?

 

[jyjjy]

If you aren't gaming then any card will do really or just get a motherboard(or processor) with built-in video.
For gaming at 1920x1080 at least an HD5770 is recommended in general, preferably a GTX 460. However if you are willing to lower some settings and play the more intensive games on medium settings then something like this will be adequate;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121381
It's a good deal. Get it while it's still that price if you aren't willing to raise the budget for an an HD5770.

 

[jasper05]

Best answer selected by jasper05.

 

[Mousemonkey]

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