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Old 05-14-09   #1 (permalink)
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Post Which graphics card to choose?

I don't have a big budget for a new graphics card, but i really need a new one. I have been looking at three but not sure which one is best for me.
1: (http://www.ebuyer.com/product/139617...roduct_reviews)
2: (http://www.ebuyer.com/product/150851...roduct_reviews)
3: (http://www.ebuyer.com/product/149199...roduct_reviews)

MY current set up is:
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If you can afford the minor price difference this one is much more suitable:
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/164568
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Which brand is your power supply?

And I would go with none of those, get the HD4830 or HD4770, they should be very close in price.

And if you have to pick, the HD3850 would be the fastest out of those.

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Yeah, if you could extend your budget you're better off with the HD4770.

Clicky! <---This one is cheaper. FREE delivery as well.

This will definitely make a big difference with your gaming.

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Thanks for the help guy's
I think i will extend my budget, and go for the sapphire ATI Radeon HD 4770
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4770 is much better than any one in your OP. 4770 is a 80w GPU so I think your psu should be fine.
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From the three you listed i think you would be best of with; http://www.ebuyer.com/product/139617...roduct_reviews

It might be older, but it's more powerfull and i think it'll out perform the others
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I say go for the Radeon HD 4770.
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$10 says more than one fanboi jizzed in his pants watching that video..
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$10 says more than one fanboi jizzed in his pants watching that video..
Treat them to a video remix of Rodney Reynolds repeatedly saying G D D R 5!
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