Card for my rig

[Perni]

This is my config:
Phenom 555 BE, will unlock/overclock
Asus M4A88TD-M EVO
G.Skill Rip Jaws 1600 MHz CL9
Corsair VX 550
CM Elite 430
Samsung SyncMaster 920 NW 19' LCD. Max/Native resolution 1440x900.

So guys, please recommend me a card for this config. Card which will not be bottlenecked. Looking for second hand options too. Also, this is also a download rig, so basically on 24x7 I don't need a power hog. And lastly I'm not a hardcore gamer. But would like to game. No intention to upgrade display in the near future.

 

[HostileDonut]

I just got a hd6850 which I am very happy with. That is more of a gaming card though. I would say maybe a hd5770 if you are not going to be maxing out every game and not doing too much gaming anyway.

P.S. You might not be able to unlcok that 555BE.

 

[englandr753]

The HD5770 popped in my head after looking at your specs. It appears to be a decent matchup. You could also go with this if you want to play in Greenville:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130573&cm_re=450-_-14-130-573-_-Product

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150447&cm_re=5770-_-14-150-447-_-Product


I always buy EVGA or XFX whenever possible due to the customer service and warranty you get with their products.

If you want to save a few more bucks then go with this if you don't mind fooling with rebates:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161338&cm_re=hd_5770-_-14-161-338-_-Product

They all have rebates but the last card would be the cheapest option and any of these cards will give you decent game play when you decide to do so...

 

[Perni]

I live in India mate!

 

[englandr753]

Then look for the same cards from a site or location where you can buy.

Are you looking for cheaper options or do the cards I suggested fit your budget?...

 

[Perni]

Well....my main concern is that won't 5770 be overkill for my config?

 

[HostileDonut]

A 5770 willnot be overkill. It is just right. Have you unlocked the 555BE or have you not yet bought it? Some CPUs do not unlock, and if they do they might be bad.

 

[jyjjy]

An HD5770 or even a 768mb GTX 460 won't be overkill but if it is more than you want to spend taking things down a notch won't hurt much at your resolution. Basically I would be looking at the following cards;
GTX 460 768mb > HD5770 > GTS 450 > HD5750 > GTS 250 > HD4850
All of those will be quite good and allow you to max out the settings on the vast majority of current games. I would only go below that if you really can't afford any of those but the 9800GT or HD5670 would still be very capable for your resolution.

 

[englandr753]

You could drop down to a 5750 and it would be good too but the price is so close you are best to stick with the other options I mentioned first. I can't justify suggesting anything lower since you mentioned you would want to game some of the time. You will appreciate having a decent card for the money when you decide to use it...

 

[Perni]

well I have bought it, it's in transit. Plan to unlock it. Let's see

 

[jyjjy]

Even if unlocking the cores doesn't work a Phenom II x2, especially with a nice OC, should be quite decent for current games.

 

[Perni]

Even if unlocking the cores doesn't work a Phenom II x2, especially with a nice OC, should be quite decent for current games.

that being the reason that I bought in the first place.

 

[englandr753]

Let us know how it goes. You will be happy with it whatever happens...

 

[Perni]

 

[jyjjy]

Nice

 

[jockey]

If you download AMD overdrive, you can bypass Quiet & Cool to show your core speed as 3200.

 

[jyjjy]

Or just do something that requires the CPU when you take the screen shot, ie start zipping something big then just cancel it after the screen shot. Doesn't really matter anyway.

 

[Perni]

ah it's fine I've seen it as 3.2 GHz there...no point taking image

 

[englandr753]

Good going bro. Your half way there!

 

[Perni]

Good going bro. Your half way there!

ahh why half way??

 

[englandr753]

Because your video card is still in the mail, lol...

 

[Perni]

welll...not planning to get a video card soon... :/

 

[englandr753]

Well, nonetheless, you are ready now for when you decide to order it.

 

[Perni]

you guys still recommending 5770 ha?

 

[englandr753]

Sure...