Best GPU under $200?

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Hi, im from australia, and was wondering what the best graphics card under $200 is, i was thinking the HD 6870?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PowerColor-AMD-ATI-Radeon-HD6870-1GB-Gaming-Video-Card-DDR5-DVI-HDMI-PCIE-/220984391507?pt=AU_Components&hash=item3373b23753#ht_5959wt_1110

My specs are:
Intel i7-2700K
Intel Z77 Chipset Motherboard
8Gb Dual Channel DDR3-1333 RAM
Western Digital 2Tb 7200rpm 64M Cache SATAIII HD
Samsung SH-222 22X Dual Layer SATA Driver with Nero 10
Widetech 550W Super Silent PSU

Does that seem like a good setup with the HD 6870?
 
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no the hd 6870 is one of the best card of its price it can handle every games at 1080p with high settings with some aa or none and it will be an nice setup including hd 6870 its an good card.:)

that powercolor one is not that good in cooling and overclocking you should get this one for just $19 above your budget it is an nice card with good cooling and overclocking ability.:)

check this review for more information:)

http://www.guru3d.com/article/msi-radeon-6870-hawk-review/13
 
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This is better due to dual fan (performance is about the same) cooler for just additional $5:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Gigabyte-GeForce-GTX-560-1GB-Video-Card-GV-N56GOC-1GI-/300625624759?pt=AU_Components&hash=item45feaefeb7
But if you can win the bid on this one at <$200, it is definitely a winner.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ASUS-Radeon-HD-6950-1GB-256-bit-/320897003458?pt=AU_comp_dekstop&hash=item4ab6f3afc2

But whatever options you choose... that Widetech 550W Super Silent PSU have to go... :(
 
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Okay for the GPU, the thing is, my dad wont let me buy a custom built pc, so i have to buy a pre-built, i have picked out this one because my budget is <$925. What do you think i should upgrade on it? like the most important ones? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Intel-Core-i5-2500K-Unlocked-3-3Ghz-8GB-1TB-DVDRW-Desktop-PC-Computer-/360405160447?pt=AU_comp_dekstop&hash=item53e9d251ff#ht_9932wt_1240
 
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Yeah, I see. Very bad then...

If you want overclocking, I recommend you to get an aftermarket CPU cooler. This is one of my favourite:

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=207_23_845&products_id=18670

For RAM, How about getting a 1600Mhz RAM? There is not much price difference and there is a performance difference.

6870 Would be nice for your system. But I recommend not getting Powercolor, because in newegg it has bad reviews (the card itself is taken out now, but I remember it's overall rating was 3/5 eggs)

Case, This is a very good case

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_238&products_id=18223

For PSU, CX500 seems good too.
 
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Antec 900 or DF-10 which would be better? I like the look of the DF-10 better, and what upgrades should i do from that page?
like upgrade to z77 or is z68 fine?
Antec Neo eco 620w?
 
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To be honest, its not a very good idea. If you get that pre-built, you are stuck with a questionable PSU. If you need to upgrade the graphics card, you have to replace the PSU & end-up doing lots of uninstalling & re-installing anyway. It more work actually than if you actually assemble the PC yourself.

If your Dad is not a techie, then it is tough for you to convince him. But in my experience, buying OEM is regretful not to say wasteful.
 
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Yeah thanks, ive tried to explain to him a million times but it ends up with him saying, your not effing getting one, get to your room, etc. So ive been waiting 3 years, and i really would like a pc.

i5 2500k
ga-z77-d3h
DF-10
GTX560
Antec neo eco 620w

Does that seem good?
 
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Okay sweet thanks, one more thing, if i do get a build, how can i get this to be under $860
i5 2500k
gtx560ti
8gb corsair
cm storm enforcer
z77 pro3
Seagate barracuda 500gb
Corsair cx500 or OCZ fatal1ty 550w modular

Thanks :)
 
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I got the cm enforcer too... :D
But what do your mean how to get the build under $860. Better if you can put the price per each component so we can tell which is overprice or not for the build.
 
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Okay, they are all from pccasegear.com
Ill give you links :)
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=16531
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=16652
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=16437
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=17170
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=18357
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=19864
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=11225

Thats all the parts, it cost $37 shipping to my house and build has to be under $900. So what can i do to get my build to $860 without sacrificing too much performance? :)
 
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