Need help picking new GRFX

[grippingline]

Hello, im getting a hole new system with everything new, i just need help picking my graphics card now for XMas, i was wondering what card is better? HD 4850 or GTS240 or any cards that are better than these for under 100$... thanks.

 

[jryan388]

4850 beats the 240. You can however get a Radeon 5770 1GB (better than the 4850) for only $100 after rebate as part of Newegg's black friday deals
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161338&cm_re=5770-_-14-161-338-_-Product

 

[grippingline]

OK thanks jjryan, and how much performance degrade would i get if i stuck it into a pcie x16 slot only?