Upgrading gpu

[gone1]

I am currently looking into upgrading my gpu in a couple weeks, I want to stay under 200 dollars. I will be using this card for gaming wow, rift, diablo 3, mainly mmos, some movies. I currently have a xfx hd4890 and a zumax 650 watt ps. Asus m4a88td-v evo MB. Need to have a pci express 2.0. Will prob be overclocking card. Prefer xfx cards but have not been able to find any newer cards still 2.0.. Monitor is 23" running 1920x1080 3-d and 2-d. Should i even upgrade for the money i have to spend or just wait? Thanks in advance

 

[rolli59]

You do not need a 2.0 card although your slot is 2.0 version 2.1 cards are fully compatible. Under $200 your best bet is HD6870.

 

[gone1]

Oh wow did not know that=p Thanks.. How would a gtx 550 fermi compare to the hd6870. Either way i will get a performance increase correct? =)

 

[HugoStiglitz]

if you look at
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2011-gaming-graphics-charts/3DMark11-Gamer,2659.html

the 6870 out performs the 550.

 

[gone1]

Will be going with the 6870. Debating on dual fan or the cheaper with 1 fan. But anyway thanks for the fast replys.

 

[gone1]

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