Budget GFX Card for BF3

[xAceOfSpades]

I want a card that can run 30-35 fps on Low on BF3, that's all im asking
My current ATI Radeon 4350 barely does 25 on Low.

 

[andrewcarr]

What is the price you want to spend, at what resolution, what CPU (processor) do you have and what is your PSU (power supply)?

 

[Bones2525]

Anything can really do that. It would help to know your max amount of cash your willing to spend. And the resolution your running at, which your probably not, but I'll say 1080p. Here are my recommendations:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150540

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

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

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162084

The first card should easily be able to do medium at 1080p. The 6870 should handle high, and the 6850 should hit 50 fps on medium. Here's a Tom's article that should help you decide:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/battlefield-3-graphics-performance,3063.html

 

[andrewcarr]

The 6870 is better than the 560 for cheaper. Also consider a 560 Ti which is $165 after rebate, it's a great deal and it's better than every card listed above.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500190

performance of 560Ti http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/battlefield-3-graphics-performance,3063-3.html
general performance chart http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html

 

[Demon slayer]

OP if money is tight for you try and do what you can to scrape together the $140 for a Radeon HD 6850 is it the best bang for the buck card the can play any game on maxed ultra on the market.

 

[andrewcarr]

Lol no not any game on ultra... troll post.
You have no clue what you are talking about so please just don't post.

 

[Demon slayer]

Lol no not any game on ultra... troll post.
You have no clue what you are talking about so please just don't post.

Sure it will play any games maxed out why not it's beast. I will reiterate so as to not be biased and as you erroneously claim a troll. OP is you are tight for cash try and scrape together $140 for a GTX 460 1gb or a 6850 they will both play any game on the market and are the best value Price/Performance cards on the market today.

 

[antonisrsx]

Demon slayer i own hd6850 and i ll agree with andrewcarr.

 

[Demon slayer]

Demon slayer i own hd6850 and i ll agree with andrewcarr.

So did I and I will agree with me I played all the games maxed out with above 30fps. Anyone whom claims the 6850 cannot max any game out is a troll.

 

[andrewcarr]

Here is the 6850 vs 560Ti. both on High not Ultra.
6850- http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/battlefield-3-graphics-performance,3063-8.html
560Ti- http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/battlefield-3-graphics-performance,3063-3.html
That's without any AA (which you want) so that further lowers FPS. For ultra you need one of these http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/battlefield-3-graphics-performance,3063-12.html or http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/battlefield-3-graphics-performance,3063-7.html

 

[dish_moose]

Demon slayer - maybe your time and ours would be better served if you .... go slay demons. Not just this thread but many over the past couple of days have had comments from you that are not informative - just inflammatory. Many people on Tom's are here for the right reasons - what are yours?
-Bruce

 

[Demon slayer]

Here is the 6850 vs 560Ti. both on High not Ultra.
6850- http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/battlefield-3-graphics-performance,3063-8.html
560Ti- http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/battlefield-3-graphics-performance,3063-3.html
That's without any AA (which you want) so that further lowers FPS. For ultra you need one of these http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/battlefield-3-graphics-performance,3063-12.html or http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/battlefield-3-graphics-performance,3063-7.html

Why are you comparing a card that was over $100 more than the 6850 for most of it's life the 6850 is comparable to 460 not 560ti LOL

 

[Demon slayer]

Demon slayer - maybe your time and ours would be better served if you .... go slay demons. Not just this thread but many over the past couple of days have had comments from you that are not informative - just inflammatory. Many people on Tom's are here for the right reasons - what are yours?
-Bruce

Why do you flame I sated that GTX 460 and 6850 are the best vaule cards right now for the OP what gives your a troll man.

 

[andrewcarr]

I am comparing them because the 560Ti is what I recommended and the 6850 is what you recommended. This is what toms has to say about the 6850 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-3.html and this for the 560Ti http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-4.html

 

[Demon slayer]

I am comparing them because the 560Ti is what I recommended and the 6850 is what you recommended. This is what toms has to say about the 6850 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-3.html and this for the 560Ti http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-4.html

OP wants a budget card so he can play BF3 on LOW with around 30fps so obviously a $135 radeon 6850 is a better option go away OP did not ask for you opinion on 560ti.Why are you putting the 6850 and 560ti in the same bracket LOL ?

 

[tinnitus]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102952
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131454
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102969

 

[jimmysmitty]

Instead of insulting, it is better to provide links with proof to your theory:

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/539

That shows that a HD6850 is capable of playing BF3 at 1920x1200 on Ultra with High FXAA and still gets an average of over 30FPS.

The HD6850 is not a bad card by any means. Not the most powerful but is a nice jump from what the OP has.

 

[Demon slayer]

Instead of insulting, it is better to provide links with proof to your theory:

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/539

That shows that a HD6850 is capable of playing BF3 at 1920x1200 on Ultra with High FXAA and still gets an average of over 30FPS.

The HD6850 is not a bad card by any means. Not the most powerful but is a nice jump from what the OP has.

Thanx for clarifying the situation but all these people just attacked me for all directions just because I innocently recommended OP toward the 6850 WTF this is madness LOL.Then they start to say I am a troll and start comparing the 6850 to the 560ti like they are in the same category and price bracket for OP situation LOL. PS I figure if one is nor out to troll they can go look up the FACTS themselves like you and I have thanx for posting the facts bro.

 

[Demon slayer]

Demon slayer - maybe your time and ours would be better served if you .... go slay demons. Not just this thread but many over the past couple of days have had comments from you that are not informative - just inflammatory. Many people on Tom's are here for the right reasons - what are yours?
-Bruce

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/539

 

[Demon slayer]

Here is the 6850 vs 560Ti. both on High not Ultra.
6850- http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/battlefield-3-graphics-performance,3063-8.html
560Ti- http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/battlefield-3-graphics-performance,3063-3.html
That's without any AA (which you want) so that further lowers FPS. For ultra you need one of these http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/battlefield-3-graphics-performance,3063-12.html or http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/battlefield-3-graphics-performance,3063-7.html

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/539

 

[andrewcarr]

I never noticed he only wanted to play on low. But regardless he can't play on ultra with a 6850, that was all I was trying to prove. I still think the 560Ti is a good option at its current price and would make the game much better for him. Until the OP decides to post again with his PSU and CPU please don't argue over this, it's pointless. But yes the 6850 is a good option for him too.

 

[Demon slayer]

I never noticed he only wanted to play on low. But regardless he can't play on ultra with a 6850, that was all I was trying to prove. I still think the 560Ti is a good option at its current price and would make the game much better for him. Until the OP decides to post again with his PSU and CPU please don't argue over this, it's pointless.

The 6850 runs BF3 on ultra man how do you not understand this that 6850 is the best vaule card today - Why do you troll me just cause I stated the truth man every time a can't say boo on TH before someone claims troll.

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/539

 

[omega21xx]

The 6850 runs BF3 on ultra man how do you not understand this that 6850 is the best vaule card today - Why do you troll me just cause I stated the truth man every time a can't say boo on TH before someone claims troll. http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o607/headspin146/Screenshotat2012-03-17134132.png http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/539

Everyone has different opinions on what is playable (60fps vs 30fps) I personally don't like drops below 30 which would happen on ultra with a 6850. However, the 6850 would be more than enough for the OP. Since they are looking at cheap however and for all we know they are running a low end PSU, I'd suggest a 7750 which will be more than enough to manage low settings on BF3 1080p with 30fps minimum. All while running at about ~55w and costing about $110. If the OP needs something below $100 you are left with a 6750 or 6670 which should also manage more than 30fps at low settings.

 

[Demon slayer]

Everyone has different opinions on what is playable (60fps vs 30fps) I personally don't like drops below 30 which would happen on ultra with a 6850. However, the 6850 would be more than enough for the OP. Since they are looking at cheap however and for all we know they are running a low end PSU, I'd suggest a 7750 which will be more than enough to manage low settings on BF3 1080p with 30fps minimum. All while running at about ~55w and costing about $110. If the OP needs something below $100 you are left with a 6750 or 6670 which should also manage more than 30fps at low settings.

Nobody likes 30fps unless they have never played at a full 60fps with a nice fast high Dpi gaming mouse then they will realize how slow and even choppy IMHO around 30fps really is. The 6850 can play BF3 without dropping below 30fps on all ultra fxaa ect but once again like you say most gamers on PC are not cool and comfortable with around 30fps in a competitive shooter game.

 

[xAceOfSpades]

Thank's for all the replies, my budget is about $100, so i might go with a 7750, 6750, or a 6670