Graphic Card for Battlefield 3?

[Radecut]

So lately with all of these new games, I figured that sooner or later, I'll need a gaming PC. The games I'll be wanting to play will be like Battlefield 3, Skyrim. Being a first time builder, I want to know what graphics card I should get so that I can play BF3 on high settings, I really don't need ultra. I'm on a budget, so I would prefer if it was under $150. Thanks a bunch!

 

[clutchc]

What resolution is your display?
These cards are about the fastest @ ~$150
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007709%204017%20600100181%20600083901%20600083830&IsNodeId=1&name=Radeon%20HD%206850

 

[DavidY]

Depending on your rez...here is BF3 in high with various cards:

1. Radeon

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/battlefield-3-graphics-performance,3063-8.html

2. NVidia

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

$150 graphics cards:

HD 6870 $150 after $25 MIR: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-hd687azdfc
HD 6850 $145 after $20 MIR: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-hd685xzcfc

GTX 560 $150 after $30 MIR: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-01gp31466kr
$145 after $20 MIR: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-n560gtxm2d1gd5

 

[Radecut]

Thanks for the feedback! My monitor is 1920 x 1080.

 

[clutchc]

Then, I would save up a bit more and go for an HD 6870 or GTX 560... or better. The HD 6850/GTX 460 will do OK, but you will have to back off on some of the settings to achieve good frame rates: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/battlefield-3-graphics-performance,3063.html

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html

 

[Gman450]

At 1080p, I'd suggest a HD 6870 or a GTX560, like clutchc listed above.
HD 6870 for $160
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948
GTX560 for $150 (after rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127592
I'm quite sure either of them should be enough to max out Skyrim, but not too sure on BF3. You might as well will have to turn off AA.

 

[Radecut]

Ok, thanks for the feedback! I decided that I would just save up and get the HD 6870.

 

[clutchc]

While you save up, you may be interested in reading a very in-depth review of graphic cards specifically for BF3 as done by the folks at Tom's:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/battlefield-3-graphics-performance,3063.html

 

[Gman450]

Ok, thanks for the feedback! I decided that I would just save up and get the HD 6870.

Good luck.

 

[Radecut]

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