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I would like to upgrade from a HD3870, need some advice please

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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: soon

BUDGET RANGE: around $150.00

USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: mostly gaming, usually Star Wars Galaxies but always looking for something different

CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: ATI Radeon HD 3870 512mb 256-bit gddr4 pci express 2.0 x 16 crossfirex supported and Antec Earthwatts 500W power supply, 4gb ram

OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS: AMD Phenom 8650 triple-core processor MSI K9A2 CF V2 motherboard Antec case, never had an issue with heat

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: I've always had good luck with Newegg

PARTS PREFERENCES: no preference

OVERCLOCKING: none

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1280x1024

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: needing advice on a better card, but not sure which ones to be looking at.

Thanks for any help or advice!

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Graphics card Master

Your processor is going to limit what you buy to right around $150 anyways, which is great.

What you might consider is getting an HD6790 and then crossfiring later. Check to see if your motherboard's BIOS can be updated to support Phenom II processors. If so, an HD6790 crossfire is a great solution.
Graphics card Master

This is what you want for $150 or under right now.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Great deal but that said shadow is right about the processor limiting cards in that price area. Your resolution is also pretty low so that card is kind of overkill.
You may just want to save some money and get something cheaper and more appropriate for your current CPU/monitor. This GTS 250 is also a good deal and probably your best choice for your current setup;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
It is about 50% faster on average than your HD3870 at 1280x1024.
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