Graphics cards advice, deciding between 2 (also compatibility question

XD so im smart. . . Just read the how to ask for help sticky.

they are both hd radeon 6770 cards, I just dont know about the manufacturers, also they seem very cheap for performance so it makes me suspicious.

IMHO, you've fallen off on the wrong side of the AMD/Nvidia fence.

This is my "budget build" i cant afford to get the same performance with nvidia card costs. I understand the cons, including overheating and less overall performance. I just want to know if the cards are any good, and which manufacturer has a better rep with graphics cards. If you know of a similarly priced nvidia card that has close to the same specs, i would be happy to hear about it.

You would be better off getting something like

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

for that price range.

@ram1009 What is the point of there even being an AMD/Nvidia fence? They trade blows. Far too close to call in each generation. With the latest 12.11 driver release and game bundles, AMD is actually in the lead at the moment. I'm sure in a few months Nvidia will respond and spend a little time in the lead too. Making a fan club about it is pointless unless you are an investor.

for AMD, I would go XFX, that's what I have, it's been working great.

I would get a 7770 or 7750 instead though.

What is the budget for this GPU purchase, how much are you willing to spend?

Also I would recommend the i3 3220 instead of that 4170. Better in most games, and uses less power. But again its just my preference.

Edit: Just saw the $15 coupon with that CPU. 4170 in this case is probably better if you are on a tight budget.

Ya, like 700 is the most, and i cannot afford that until christmas so i can get parents to pitch in XD

From newegg: note combos

1

XFX Core Edition FX-785A-ZNFC Radeon HD 7850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
Item #: N82E16814150617
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card


$179.99
1

XFX Gift - TWOWORLDS Free Game Coupon
Item #: N82E16800989016
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$39.99 Saving


$39.99
$0.00
1

AMD Gift - FARCRY3 / MOH 2-in-1 Game Coupon
Item #: N82E16800995141
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$69.99 Saving


$69.99
$0.00
1

CORSAIR Builder Series CX600 600W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply
Item #: N82E16817139028
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$10.00 Mail-in Rebate Card


$79.99
$69.99
1

Intel Core i5-2310 Sandy Bridge 2.9GHz (3.2GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 2000 ...
Item #: N82E16819115089
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy


$184.99
1


Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case, comes with Three Fans-1x Front Blue LED 120mm Fan, 1x Top 140mm ...
Item #: N82E16811147153
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
LITE-ON DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 - OEM
Item #: N82E16827106289
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$20.00 Instant
-$7.00 Combo


$75.98
$48.98
1


ASRock Z77 Pro4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813157296
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL
Item #: N82E16820231428
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
-$15.00 Instant
-$10.00 Combo


$149.98
$124.98
Subtotal: $608.93

Find a Hard drive...you should come in under 700.

They're cheap because they're last gen and low-end cards