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Best graphics card in the $250 price range

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June 1, 2013 9:59:09 PM

I'm about to upgrade my graphics card..I'd like to know yalls opinion on the best results for price in the 250 range. preferably 250 or under.

My rig
corsair vengeance 8gb(2x4gb)
phenom II 965 black edition
550w power supply

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a c 84 U Graphics card
June 1, 2013 10:05:48 PM

XFX Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2 GB
Nothing better ... Retails for around $245 (or lower?)
June 1, 2013 10:13:58 PM

Actually it's the 7870 XT/MYST cards thats best at the $250 price range. Has almost the same performance as 660ti and 7950 for $50-$75 cheaper, depending if it's on sale or not.
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a c 84 U Graphics card
June 1, 2013 10:23:18 PM

I just checked and it exceeds his budget. OP wants a card which would be in his budget max and would still be strong.

Not really sure if it would be on sale currently, but you might have to post some links ... :) 
June 1, 2013 10:31:02 PM

Here are some links:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... 7870 MYST

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... 7870 EZ

Both are Tahiti GPU 7870's only difference is the MYST has a metal shroud while the EZ has a plastic one. Also from what I heard the EZ may have a better fan, but you may have to double check that.

EDIT: Found a Sapphire 7870XT that is still in stock:
http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=AT-7870XT2

The sapphire one is the best one to get because it has a much better cooling system.
June 1, 2013 10:41:27 PM

Not to mention Sapphire is the best GPU manufacturing company there is.. Very reliable
a c 84 U Graphics card
June 2, 2013 2:44:40 AM

caydn12 said:
Not to mention Sapphire is the best GPU manufacturing company there is.. Very reliable


Yeah I too have Sapphire. I would recommend it in any case. So far not a single issue with the card .. :) 
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