problem deciding between graphics cards

[wiki258]

Hello,

i3 540 @ 3.06ghz
Board DH55PJ intel
Ram 4 gb
HP monitor 1366*768.

guys plz tell me the best card which i can buy under $200 for playing games like cod, crysis,mafia etc..

 

[87ninefiveone]

We'll also need your power supply info including, wattage, 12V rating in amps, and how many 6-pin PCIe connectors you have if any. If you're lacking PCIe connectors, how many 4-pin molex connectors do you have extra in your system?

Assuming your PSU is good enough, with your current system and budget you can get into a decent GTX 560, or a budget oriented 560 Ti. On the AMD side I'd look for a nice used HD 5870, or a new HD 6850. All of these cards will require 2 x 6-pin PCIe connectors or 4 x molex connectors. The AMD card will probably run around $150-175, and is the best deal performance per dollar wise. It offers the equivalent of GTX 560 Ti ($200-250) performance at GTX 560 ($150-175) pricing.

 

[refillable]

Your CPU, Not good enough :lol: .

I'd say on your CPU most you can get is 6850/460 and the post above is correct, tell us what's the PSU and it's description to make sure it'll work or not in your system.

 

[wiki258]

well currently psu is non branded 450.
so plz also guide me about the psu too..something best under $100...
and mobo do have a pcie 16*1 connector...

also plz tell me is gtx 460 is a gud card...?....plus which brand ..and which model no..im sorry..im a rookie and im confused and selection is too complexed.!!
plus card shouldnt be an overkill for 1366*768...

 

[DM186]

The brands of PSU's to choose from should be Corsair, Antec, Seasonic, and XFX for starters. Your MOBO does have a PCIe x 16. Here are a couple of links to some of the PSU's thar are good.

The GTX 460 is a good card but it is on its way out. I would get the card that was suggested above and that would be the 6850. It will play all the games do movies etc. It is a good card. Third link is a 6850. Good luck to ya.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371035

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127566

 

[elbert]

The 7850 would be the best if you can wait till March 6th. It should be a bit faster than the 6950 and as an added bonus DX 11.1.

For this card you will need a 500w PSU. The XFX should be a good power supply for your needs.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

 

[wiki258]

thanks buddy...but if i wanna buy nvidia..then which one would u suggest..?

 

[refillable]

If you want to buy AMD now, you can get Corsair, Antec, Seasonic, OCZ and XFX PSU at least 500W. Get a 6850. If you want to get nVidia now, your best is 460, we know it's old, but still it's the best for you if you want to get 460. 6850 is better, but since you like nVidia then 460 is your choice. However you can wait for kepler if you really really want to get nVidia... There should be a $150 card which will be good for you and not overkill for your monitor resolution and CPU .

 

[wiki258]

thank u guys...

 

[sunnk]

for 550w get the xfx 550w psu which is good powersupply has the easy rail technology.

and for graphic card buy the hd 6850 which is good enough for your system gaming and your monitor resolution you can max all games with that card and will get about 35-50 fps in my opinion.

for gpu(graphic card)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102908

for psu.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

this is good enough with two pcie connector and can handle hd 6870 easily.

 

[refillable]

ok yur welcum

that xfx psu by sunnk is better than what I gave you

 

[wiki258]

i think im gonna buy Antec EarthWatts EA-500D Green 500W with 6850..

is it gud?

 

[sunnk]

antec earthwatts will be good for hd 6850 but if u try to overclock cpu and gpu both or for cf then not.

 

[wiki258]

no.no overclocking.so i guess its the best

 

[SteveH3671]

Must admit I'd say a 6850 was overkill for 1366x768 res, but I guess it gives scope for a later monitor upgrade.

I have an Asus 6850 (at 1920x1080). Very nice card, highest temp I've ever seen is 67 degrees, 34-ish at idle. And not noisy (well, not compared to my PSU fan).

 

[refillable]

Well that's a great one . 6850 is not too much overkill for 1366x768.

 

[sunnk]

yes no overclocking then that psu will be good and hd 6850 will be the best for that resolution and for price {good luck}.

 

[elbert]

thanks buddy...but if i wanna buy nvidia..then which one would u suggest..?

The ASUS 560ti should be a good deal.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125401