What\'s a good low profile card for a smaller computer around $50?

[Exactly 9001]

My computer is an HP Slimline s5703w. I don't have much money and I'm looking for a card around $50. My friend got a GT 520 and he plays Diablo 3 on it, he says it runs fine and he hasn't seen any lag so far, but I'm not sure if Diablo 3 is a very demanding game. I may be buying a GT 520 soon if it's a good card, but I was looking through answers and noticed you guys don't seem to like that card. I also have no intentions on purchasing a new PSU because I don't have much money.

 

[Sunius]

Actually GT 520 sucks for gaming. I'd suggest boosting your budget to $60 and getting HD 6670. It is around 3 times as powerful as GT 520.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150576

It's actually $44.99 after rebates .

 

[Vettedude]

As recommended, the HD 6670 is a much better card. Here's a Diablo 3 performance test: http://www.techspot.com/review/532-diablo-3-performance/page2.html

 

[Exactly 9001]

Thanks, I'll probably have like $70-$100 soon, so I might get the HD 6670.

 

[jaguarskx]

Actually GT 520 sucks for gaming. I'd suggest boosting your budget to $60 and getting HD 6670. It is around 3 times as powerful as GT 520.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150576

It's actually $44.99 after rebates .

That is not a low profile graphic card. That is a full height graphic card that only uses one slot. A low profile card is like a "half height" card.

The following is picture of a low profile HIS H667FN1G Radeon HD 6670 which is currently selling for $90 after rebate @ Newegg.com. It is pictured with a full height bracket which can be replaced with a low profile bracket that is included with the video card.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161397

 

[jsrudd]

You'll need a new PSU to upgrade your video card.

Your computer has a 220w PSU. AMD reccomends a 400w PSU for the 6670.

 

[Exactly 9001]

So that means I'm just going to have to stick with the much hated 520, right?

 

[Exactly 9001]

What do you guys think about the HD 5670?

 

[Sunius]

No jsrudd is spreading misinformation. You don't need to upgrade your power supply. HD 5670 is way better than GT 520 too.

 

[Exactly 9001]

And would I be able to use http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150576 with my s5703w? Or would the card be too big? I could take a picture of the inside of my PC if you'd like, too.

 

[Sunius]

Do that.

 

[Bodhisatwa]

I recently bought an hd 6670 1gb ddr5 for rs.5900. . .
in ur budget,gt240 seems to be a good choice. .if u can increase ur budget,go for hd 5670 1gb ddr3 @rs.3900..

 

[Bodhisatwa]

I recently bought an hd 6670 1gb ddr5 for rs.5900. . .
in ur budget,gt240 seems to be a good choice. .if u can increase ur budget,go for hd 5670 1gb ddr3 @rs.3900..

 

[Vettedude]

That HIS card has GDDR5. More memory bandwidth is always better.