Suggestions on GPU (for gaming)

[metalmidget]

Hey,

i wanted some suggestions on what GPU i schould choose for my first build.

I'm building a non-oc, gaming rig.

This time, i wanna go with AMD. I was looking at the radeon HD 6850, but some people told me i need to invest in a better one.

My build is Sandy bridge-based (i5-2500):

mobo: ASUS P8P67 DELUXE

PSU: Coolermaster silent pro gold 700W

 

[purple stain]

Did you already buy the PSU?

It all depends on what your resoultion is,and what types of games your going to play and at what settings you want to play them at.I would reccomend a 6870.I currently own one and it is a great card.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150506&cm_re=6870-_-14-150-506-_-Product

Whats your budget?

 

[metalmidget]

Did you already buy the PSU?

It all depends on what your resoultion is,and what types of games your going to play and at what settings you want to play them at.I would reccomend a 6870.I currently own one and it is a great card.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150506&cm_re=6870-_-14-150-506-_-Product

Whats your budget?

No, i'm still reconsidering different parts of my build, so i haven't bought anything yet.

The max. resolution of my monitor is 1920x1080 (16:9)

I'll be playing FPS and MMO's

I don't have a lot of money left, (i prefer it to cost less than 340$/215£ ) but if the GPU is worth the money, i'm ok with spending some extra cash.

 

[purple stain]

The prices might be differnt where you are but you should really look at the Antec PSU's and see if the prices are the same.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371026&cm_re=antec_psu-_-17-371-026-_-Product

For $300+ you could really get some great graphics cards but if your not playing anything overly demanding then i would suggest saving some money and going with a 6870 or a GTX560,maybe even a 6950 all should be below the $300 mark.

Do you already have the case and some RAM?

 

[metalmidget]

The prices might be differnt where you are but you should really look at the Antec PSU's and see if the prices are the same.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371026&cm_re=antec_psu-_-17-371-026-_-Product

For $300+ you could really get some great graphics cards but if your not playing anything overly demanding then i would suggest saving some money and going with a 6870 or a GTX560,maybe even a 6950 all should be below the $300 mark.

Do you already have the case and some RAM?

i've got all the parts except GPU and HDD

case: NZXT Phantom black

ram: Gskill Ripjaws 2x4GB (9-9-9-24)

 

[Petey1013]

That Coolermaster PSU is actually one of the only really good PSUs from CM. And it's pretty competitively priced. What's your resolution? That's the golden question.

 

[metalmidget]

That Coolermaster PSU is actually one of the only really good PSUs from CM. And it's pretty competitively priced. What's your resolution? That's the golden question.

as posted before:

1920x1080 (16:9)

 

[Petey1013]

Ah sorry, missed that. Looked twice too hahaha. I'd say a 6950 or a 560 should be lots of card for you. The 6850 will be weak at that resolution. You might squeak by on a 6870 though.

 

[willmalcom]

If you are spending less than $300.00 I would suggest the gtx 560. Personally, I was unhappy with the 68xx series, and the 6950. I did not use the 6970, because I got a gtx 570.

If you are able to spend ~350.00 I would get a gtx 570.

 

[purple stain]

What type of FPS are you planning on playing?

 

[coozie7]

@ metalmidget: In an earlier post you gave prices in Dollars and Pounds-Where are you? It's daft us giving you Newegg links if you live in the UK!
Prices vary wildly but you should really be looking at the HD6950/GTX560 class of performance to avoid an early upgrade, more if you can find a good deal.

 

[VABuckeye]

I jst got a 6950. I'm getting 120+ fps in LOTRO which is pretty high IMO. Highly recommended.

 

[willmalcom]

I jst got a 6950. I'm getting 120+ fps in LOTRO which is pretty high IMO. Highly recommended.

Go Michigan!!!

 

[metalmidget]

@ metalmidget: In an earlier post you gave prices in Dollars and Pounds-Where are you? It's daft us giving you Newegg links if you live in the UK!
Prices vary wildly but you should really be looking at the HD6950/GTX560 class of performance to avoid an early upgrade, more if you can find a good deal.

Actually i'm in Belgium, and here we use €, but since this is a UK forum (and most ppl link to newegg) i give my price in $/£. Anyway, i plan on buying most things from amazon.co.uk (only the parts that can't be found on a website here in Belgium)

thanks for the feedback.

I think i'll go with 6870 or 6950

 

[haxs101]

Go with a 6950! Flash the bios to a 6970

 

[metalmidget]

Go with a 6950! Flash the bios to a 6970

what do you mean by that?

Srry, i don't have a clue about BIOS stuff

 

[Tamz_msc]

what do you mean by that?

Srry, i don't have a clue about BIOS stuff

If you don't have a clue,then don't bother about it. Get a GTX 560 Ti which would allow you to fit the PSU within 340$.When overclocked, it can come close to the GTX 570 in performance.

 

[shanky666]

agree with Tamz_msc

u can compare a few 560's here;

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=gtx+560&x=0&y=0

 

[purple stain]

Either the gtx560 or the 6950 is a good choice.The 6870 is still a great choice if your on more of a budget.

 

[metalmidget]

i think i'll go with GTX 560

 

[VABuckeye]

Go Michigan!!!

They have a long ways to go.

 

[mohit_king]

Hey,

i wanted some suggestions on what GPU i schould choose for my first build.

I'm building a non-oc, gaming rig.

This time, i wanna go with AMD. I was looking at the radeon HD 6850, but some people told me i need to invest in a better one.

My build is Sandy bridge-based (i5-2500):

mobo: ASUS P8P67 DELUXE

PSU: Coolermaster silent pro gold 700W

i would suggest you Palit GeForce GTX 460 1024MB Sonic Platinum
it is worth the money and even cost you less then gtx 560 though there is much difference between the core speed of the two totally depends on your requirements.......

 

[mohit_king]

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