Best gpu for i5 500k?

[2fast4thetown_down]

Is the 6870 a good match for the 2500k? if not my budget is 200 max after mir

 

[esrever]

if you want the best gaming perfomance for your money, you might be good to go down to a i5 2400 or 2310 and buy a 7850. The more gpu you have generally the better performance.

 

[2fast4thetown_down]

I already have the 2500k and i am purchasing a graphics card now.

 

[esrever]

the 6870 is pretty good for its cost.

 

[lycros]

If you're looking for the best raw performance at that cost take a look at the GTX 480 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130759. Otherwise if you're looking for some cooler and that consumes less power the HD 7850 is a good choice.

 

[Guest]

if you don't care about power consumption or a little heat; the best $200 card going!
EVGA 015-P3-1480-KR GeForce GTX 480 $199.99

 

[dudewitbow]

if your buying it today. than this 6950 is a moderate choice. if not the 480 is as far as maximizing cost to performance. the only thing is, I hope you aren't running these cards with the 460w cooler master psu in your sig.

 

[Guest]

if your buying it today. than this 6950 is a moderate choice. if not the 480 is as far as maximizing cost to performance. the only thing is, I hope you aren't running these cards with the 460w cooler master psu in your sig.

good catch!

 

[cyansnow]

forget graphics cards, buy a better psu, then we'll talk gpus.

 

[2fast4thetown_down]

if your buying it today. than this 6950 is a moderate choice. if not the 480 is as far as maximizing cost to performance. the only thing is, I hope you aren't running these cards with the 460w cooler master psu in your sig.

I am getting a 500 watt corsair 80 plus certified psu will I need a 600 watt for the 480

 

[Guest]

split the difference and get a 550W
Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power $64.99

 

[2fast4thetown_down]

Is the gtx 480 40 dollars better???

 

[Guest]

Is the gtx 480 40 dollars better???

40 dollars better than??

 

[dudewitbow]

Is the gtx 480 40 dollars better???

the gtx 480 has similar performance with a gtx 570 with about 70 dollar price difference. its downside is that it heat curve and power consumption curve is high when you start to overclock it.

 

[2fast4thetown_down]

the gtx 480 has similar performance with a gtx 570 with about 70 dollar price difference. its downside is that it heat curve and power consumption curve is high when you start to overclock it.

Cooling will not be a problem I have alot of fans and really good air flow...but is the 480, new psu and my system below a capable high end gaming machine

 

[dudewitbow]

if recon were "magically" here, he could easily post videos of his gameplay with his gtx 480s. a youtube search could probably demo the card a bit.

 

[2fast4thetown_down]

okay...does it have a radeon equivalent I can ompare it to?

 

[Guest]

Cooling will not be a problem I have alot of fans and really good air flow...but is the 480, new psu and my system below a capable high end gaming machine

it will flat out rock.

 

[Guest]

okay...does it have a radeon equivalent I can ompare it to?

Radeon HD 6850 & 6870 review
go look at the review of the 6870 that was suggested. the benchmarks will show the 480 performing much better.

 

[2fast4thetown_down]

it will flat out rock.

If that is so is this forum...closed??? That is awesome thanks i will also get a cpu cooler what do yourecommend i want a closed water cooling cpu cooler for noise purposes any recommenations?

 

[dudewitbow]

the 480 will be a bit higher than the 7850, except the 2 cards are in the opposite side of the spectrum when it comes to power consumption and temperature.

 

[Guest]

If that is so is this forum...closed??? That is awesome thanks i will also get a cpu cooler what do yourecommend i want a closed water cooling cpu cooler for noise purposes any recommenations?

lets see you want help, i am helping but you want to be a smart aleck.
hey good luck with your hunt. ciao

 

[2fast4thetown_down]

the 480 will be a bit higher than the 7850, except the 2 cards are in the opposite side of the spectrum when it comes to power consumption and temperature.

You have the 7850...Do you like it? i mean if it is a 480 equal than they should perform similar in games so, how does it do?

 

[dudewitbow]

You have the 7850...Do you like it? i mean if it is a 480 equal than they should perform similar in games so, how does it do?

cant bench it yet. monitor resolution is holding me back at the moment till i save up enough for a 1920x1080 monitor.

 

[2fast4thetown_down]

okay do you think it will be goog for 1080p gaming on one 23 inch monitor on close to highest settings???