Best option GPU around $200

[SluggoV2]

What's up guys. I currently have a ATI HD4890 and I'm looking to update my PC want to find a good replacement GPU to play some of today's more advanced Direct X 11 games. So, what would you suggest that would give me better performance than what I currently have. I've read a lot of reviews, but it seems that they just tend to confuse me instead of educate me. I know that AMD is releasing there new line in Q1 2012, but will that include the average Joe models, or just the highends?

I don't really mind spending a little more $$ if it's needed, but I would really like to keep close to $200.

Here's a couple that I am considering...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150549

 

[rolli59]

GTX560Ti or HD6950 are similar in performance this GTX560Ti is the best deal I can find at the moment http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125401 If you want to stay with AMD then HD6950 1GB is enough for single monitor gaming.

 

[clarkjd]

What is your current PSU?

 

[mubin]

GTX560ti require 170w and 6950 require 200w. For low power consumption 560ti is good.

But if you wait for 7xxx series that would be great. I hear 7000 series draw less power than 6000 series and it will be 28nm tech. So why not try 4890 for few days and then grab a 7000 series card. If i were you, i will wait.

 

[SluggoV2]

@Clarkjd Currently I'm using a Corsair 650wt PSU.

 

[esrever]

GTX560ti require 170w and 6950 require 200w. For low power consumption 560ti is good.

But if you wait for 7xxx series that would be great. I hear 7000 series draw less power than 6000 series and it will be 28nm tech. So why not try 4890 for few days and then grab a 7000 series card. If i were you, i will wait.

the TI used more power.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/nvidia-geforce-gtx-560-ti-gf114,2845-15.html

The TI is slightly slower but if you OC they are both arround the same, just depends on the games benchmarks you want to check.

 

[SluggoV2]

Will AMD be releasing there $200 ranged cards in Q1 too, or will it just be the HD7990? Because I don't mind waiting for one if it will be in the first quarter since my HD4890 still performs pretty well for the time being.

FYI...I'll only be using a single monitor for gaming

 

[esrever]

you'd probably know more about the 7XXX on the 9th but I think they aren't releasing the 7990 first. Probably release it with everything else or after everything else.

 

[mubin]

the TI used more power.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/nvidia-geforce-gtx-560-ti-gf114,2845-15.html

The TI is slightly slower but if you OC they are both arround the same, just depends on the games benchmarks you want to check.

Hmm i see. That is avg. system power. But nvidia says ti card require only 170w, so i thought system power draw less.

 

[esrever]

Hmm i see. That is avg. system power. But nvidia says ti card require only 170w, so i thought system power draw less.

the idle and loaded power usage is higher on the Ti as you can see in the graph. ever since fermi, nvidia has draw a lot more power for the same performance as amd.