Looking for 1gb ddr3 graphics card help?

[shyyk]

Hello community! Does anyone know about a good graphics card for an amd motherboard with 1gb ddr3 RAM and CrossFireX support? I'd prefer a cheap card if at all possible. Thank you!

 

[Helltech]

So you're looking for a motherboard, and you're looking for 1GB of RAM? And you want the motherboard to support Crossfire?

I'm a little confused as to what you are asking.

 

[shyyk]

Oh srry. I'm looking for a graphics card with 1gb ddr3 RAM on it. I also want a card that supports CrossfireX so I can eventually use two graphics cards.

 

[boabs]

ya dont want card with ddr3 ya want ddr5 . and so get a 6850 best value for money.

 

[Helltech]

What is your motherboard, what is your CPU, what is your Powersupply. Those are all very important when determining the card for you.

Also what games do you play and at what resolution?

 

[shyyk]

600watt power supply, phenom ii x4 quad core 3.2 ghz processor (probly gonna overclock to 3.8 ghz), motherboard is... not sure exactly but has pci-e 2.0 slots on it so it will work with almost any graphics card

 

[clonazepam]

I'd recommend starting out with explaining what you want to do with the system. Explain realistic expectations you want to get out of it. I'm having a hard time imagining a preference for 1GB of GDDR3 over GDDR5, other than trying to create a break in price points that isn't really there. Is there reason for the 1GB size?

What monitor are you using? What resolution? What are your other system specifications? What type of processor? Every choice dictates the options available for the next choice, and so on...

The market's really fragmented. There's a ton of processor choices that will dictate what motherboard type you choose. The motherboard choice can effect what type of RAM and how much you can put in it. It'll also determine what is xfire ready. All of that combined will impact the choice of power supply, case, cooling options, etc.

 

[clonazepam]

lol missed it by 4 minutes... gj Helltech

 

[shyyk]

I want a graphics for gaming. Not heavy duty gaming but games such as Vindictus, GW2 when it comes out, and Fiesta (maybe runescape). I really dont care the exact RAM amount but I need it under $80. DDR5 would be nice but I figured it would be too costly. For a monitor, I'm not sure, but I may upgrade someday to high def.

 

[Helltech]

Ahhh well there we go 80 bucks. That was what I needed to know. If you can deal with a Mail-In-Rebate I doubt youll find better for under 80 bucks.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150572

 

[shyyk]

Thats a good card, but I need one with D-sub (VGA)

 

[Helltech]

You can get a converter for under a dollar. Just gotta look around.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814103190

You can get that, but for the price of it costing more you could just get a converter.

 

[lightus]

In fact, it may be included in the package. Both my nVidia cards came with one in the box.

EDIT: Also, watch out, the first card that Helltech posted says its rebate will expire tomorrow (11/30/11). Not sure if that is the purchase by date or the last day you can claim it. You might wanna check before purchasing and possibly losing out on 30 bucks.

 

[Helltech]

In fact, it may be included in the package. Both my nVidia cards came with one in the box.

They usually do, but doesn't look like it from the NewEgg specs.

 

[shyyk]

Alright thanks