Looking for gaming GPU ($170)

[fisz]

Hey guys, so, all I have left to buy for my new computer is a video card. Atm, im looking at this but im not quite sure. I will be using this computer mainly for playing video games, rendering videos, and watching HD videos. I don't plan on being a computer only gamer, so I dont see a need to spend too much. Is 256-bit really that much better than a 192-bit? Is a 128-bit any good? Any help on what video card I should get, and possibly get a cheaper one would be appreciated.

This is my computer build:


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CPU: Intel Core i5-3450 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Memory Express)
Motherboard: Asus P8B75-M/CSM Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($74.13 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.00 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.79 @ DirectCanada)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.69 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Monitor: BenQ GW2250 21.5" Monitor ($119.99 @ Memory Express)
Total: $647.58
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

 

[Ironslice]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161426

 

[mace200200]

This card would be a little bit over your price range, but it'd be worth every penny:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202004
of course there's 2 gig version for an extra $20 over that which I would recommend if you can scrap up that much more money.

Some people will say that 192 bit cards such as the 660 will lower performance and others will say that it doesn't. I use a pretty cheap card and always have so I can't really speak with authority about it.

 

[fisz]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161426

out of stock in Canada

 

[fisz]

This card would be a little bit over your price range, but it'd be worth every penny:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202004
of course there's 2 gig version for an extra $20 over that which I would recommend if you can scrap up that much more money.

Some people will say that 192 bit cards such as the 660 will lower performance and others will say that it doesn't. I use a pretty cheap card and always have so I can't really speak with authority about it.

I was actually about to get that, but the Canadian price went up $10 plus and added $10 shipping the next day.

 

[arnoldlouie]

no, 256 bit doesn't always mean its better than 128 bit. But more or less its true..heheh... HD 7850 is your best bet with $170. I wouldn't go cheap on the video card if you're rig is for gaming. Everything in your list is good for gaming. I'd suggest the i5 3570k and HD7870 or better like gtx 670..heheh.. Id suggest you somehow follow this build from toms for a $500 .. and tweak something if you have the budget.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-pc-overclocking-pc-building,3273.html

 

[Ironslice]

Get this one then: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121669

And you get assassins creed 3 for free.

 

[Hiii]

What about this one?

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131482&name=Desktop-Graphics-Cards

It's like $10 over budget though and its not a brand like Sapphire or Asus but i guess it's ok.

 

[fisz]

What about this one?

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131482&name=Desktop-Graphics-Cards

It's like $10 over budget though and its not a brand like Sapphire or Asus but i guess it's ok.

haha yea, thats the one I linked earlier. I also might get a 2gb version of that for $186, but im still deciding on that.