Good graphics card for bf3 under $200?

Get either the 6870 or the GTX560, non Ti version. They should both perform about the same, cost the same, and use the same amount of power. They should all work on your power supply.

for $9 more you can get a gtx 560ti for $209 and overlclock it to gtx 580 levels and bf3 will run on ultra/high settings

I know someone who will recommend you http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... lol

Lol. I do as well. Got his 480 to insane clock levels.

I also really like it because it looks really good physically.

the 480 really is a beastly card for it's current price...

On new egg on the 10th will the price go upto 300 when the category special ends?

The 480 gets really hot although its performance is pretty good!! and it takes a lot of power

Lol you're a local sensation recon-uk!

Anyway for the OP, if you are really strict about $200, then a 6870 would be a perfect choice for you.

If you are willing to stretch an extra $9, then the GTX480 would be perfect IF you have a suitable power supply and a suitable cooling system for it, namely a good case with good airflow.

The power supply should be suitable, now that I just looked that its a Seasonic 620W.

If you don't mind MIR's, Zotac has a 560 ti on newegg for $180 after rebate ($210 before)

good luck!

GTX 560 Ti. There are several around for $205-210 before any rebates.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

It would work perfectly with your power supply and that stock HSF is very quiet.

Sucks power like a pig at a trough. 110W more for 14% more speed isn't worth it imo.

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_5...

I'd like to see if the OP has a sufficient case to house something like the 480 though, since it does have a rep for heating up. Aftermarket cooler or not, it still really heats up, and if placed in an HP Pavilion with a Seasonic PSU (worst case scenario) it might not be the brightest PSU.

what about 15% between playable and more playable?

Just saying, if the OP doesn't have the case for it, it might not be smart, but if he does he might as well.

O.P., you'd be better off spending an additional $30 for an HD 7850. Its only slightly slower than a GTX 480 in BF3 with both at stock (as in 3 or 4 FPS @ 1080p) and can easily OC to GTX 580 levels of performance while using 1/3 the power of a GTX 480. Lets repeat that for emphasis - ONE THIRD THE POWER. You'd make that $30 up in no time in electricity savings while not having that thing belching heat into your case and room.

case-COOLER MASTER HAF 912
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

will the price go up on amazon too?

BF3 is only one game, and known to favor NVIDIA.

Here's a 19% overclocked 7850 matching a stock 580, which is fantastic scaling.
http://tbreak.com/tech/mobilearticle/?articleid=59378

Keep in mind the 7850 can reach 50% overclocks
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18389...

while that is true, I've noticed people adjusting amazon prices to follow newegg prices. expect a day or two of lag though