Good Graphics Card Under $150

[noob924]

Hi what would be a good graphics card for under $150
Im building a Budget Gaming PC

These below are what i would like but doesn't have to be the same

Website: Newegg.ca

GPU Type: NVIDIA

Condition: Refurbished Or New Mostly Refurbrished

Thanks in advance

 

[mocchan]

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=62756&vpn=HD687AZHFC&manufacture=XFX&promoid=1088
This card is under $150 after rebate

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=57118&vpn=AX6870%201GBD5-2DH&manufacture=PowerColor
$152 before rebate

HD6870 is still a very modest card, and I would consider it "budget friendly" at those price points!

 

[noob924]

oh and i would need .ca websites im canadian

 

[noob924]

thanks but would a gtx 280
or gtx 550ti be good?

 

[mocchan]

I would NOT recommend the GTX280.

It's VERY old and requires HEAPS of power, which means you'll have to get a beefier PSU, which in turn means more money added to the cost of your build.

The GTX550 Ti is a very modest card, however, I would feel more comfortable if you spent an extra few $$$ on a Radeon HD6850/HD6870 or GTX560.

 

[mocchan]

ncix.com is a Canadian retailer

 

[irzekk]

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=59501&vpn=01G-P3-1556-KR&manufacture=eVGA&promoid=1088

 

[noob924]

OK what about gtx 460, gtx 480, 8800gtx in sli,9800gtx are those any good

 

[noob924]

are mail in rebates reliable?

 

[noob924]

i have AMD build

 

[mocchan]

GTX460 is a very good card still, however, as I've previously stated, I would feel more comfortable if you get something more modern like a GTX560 or Radeon HD6850 as they are only one generation old.

Also, an AMD build wouldn't lock you to certain GPU's.

 

[mocchan]

are mail in rebates reliable?

Very reliable, they just take a little time.

 

[largemarge1234_11]

I agree, the 6870 or the 560 is a good way to go. They are very simular in performance, the 560 overclocks better if you want. Newegg has one right now with a rebate for $133 http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/79010/newegg-xfx-double-d-radeon-hd-6870-1gb-gddr5-video-card-hd687azdfc-dirt-3-game-coupon

 

[noob924]

ok thanks but if i can get better cards for lower or refurbrished i would be happy

 

[mocchan]

best vendor for ati?

Sapphire, Gigabyte, XFX, ASUS.

They're all equally reliable IMO. It just depends on what price you can get them at.

 

[noob924]

best vendor for ati?

 

[noob924]

Sapphire, Gigabyte, XFX, ASUS.

They're all equally reliable IMO. It just depends on what price you can get them at.

OK

 

[noob924]

Thanks Mocchan

 

[noob924]

any more?

 

[mocchan]

I think that's about it for the advice/recommendations I can give you

You're very welcome.

 

[harishphk]

gtx 550 ti can do a great job for you

 

[noob924]

gtx 550 ti can do a great job for you

A GTX550Ti is a good card but i need more performance GTX560SE is what i first picked but maybe HD6870 or GTX560

 

[mocchan]

http://www.hwcompare.com/11005/geforce-gtx-560-vs-radeon-hd-6870/

The GTX560 may perform better on some Nvidia sponsored titles such as BF3, but for everything else, they're back in forth performance wise.

I would go with whichever has the price you're looking for.

 

[noob924]

http://www.hwcompare.com/11005/geforce-gtx-560-vs-radeon-hd-6870/

The GTX560 may perform better on some Nvidia sponsored titles such as BF3, but for everything else, they're back in forth performance wise.

I would go with whichever has the price you're looking for.

LOL the new card im about to buy was for Battlefield 3!

 

[SniperNoSnipeee]

LOL the new card im about to buy was for Battlefield 3!

Well if you REALLY want an Nvidia card, I'd say the best card on your budget would be the 560. But right now you can get a 560 TI for Only $180 after rebate, so I'd say its worth the extra bucks for the added performance.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130604


On the radeon side of things, the 6870 would be your best bet. It offers fine performance for the price, coming in at only $155 after rebate.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150561