GPU upgrade for better gaming?

[AstroTC]

Hello all I have a pretty old system layin around that I would like to do some gaming on, my budget is EXTREMELY Limited due to high shipping cost, customs tax, etc.

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: 2-3 Weeks from today, No More than $100 USD (Dont think I qualify for rebates)

USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming (Dragon Age 2 coming out soon)

CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: Onboard Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 & A-Power AK 680W 20+4-pin ATX PSU

OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS: E5700 @ 3.00GHz, Biostar G41D3 Intel G41 Socket 775,OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 RAM PC3-6400

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Amazon.com because I live in the Caribbean

PARTS PREFERENCES: Not really

OVERCLOCKING: If needed SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1280x1024

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Nothing Fancy Need...Im just looking for some good framerates

 

[Maziar]

HD 5670 is a good choice and can handle games fine on medium/high settings at 1280x1024

 

[AstroTC]

I see alot of different 5670s which one would be the best?

Im leaning towards this one:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0033WSDO2/ref=s9_simh_gw_p23_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1VB4GYXVW5BYXH7YV1M8&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

or

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0034JLTNG/ref=s9_simh_gw_p23_d0_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1VB4GYXVW5BYXH7YV1M8&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

 

[Maziar]

Both are good brands,go with the one which you prefer more.

 

[AstroTC]

Best answer selected by AstroTC.

 

[Maziar]

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