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Old 07-03-09   #1 (permalink)
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Default The best bang/buck card out right now?
Just wondering.

I'm chilling with my 8800GTS 512 and I want a new card that'll play anything max (and I'm talking full AA on both counts) at 1680x1050.
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HD4890 can be found for really cheap.

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That, or if you want to stay nVidia, this.

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I second the GTX 275. Great card.
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Will it run everything max at 1680x1050?
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It should.

If you're looking for Band for your Buck, don't expect too much of an amazing card.

EDIT: With the exception of Crysis Warhead, of course.
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Crysis. Heh. Who plays Crysis? :P

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Nvidia - GTX260

ATI - 4890

ATI's card is much better aswell but the GTX260 is very cheap and offers very good performance hence me buying two for SLI

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4890 hands down. I managed to snag one for $218 CAD, which is $187 USD. I OC'd it to 930/1100 stable and it is a TANK; it has managed to chew up and spit out everything I have thrown at it so far including Crysis and Dead Space.

When you consider the 4890s ability to match 275s and even 285s on some occasions, the 275 starts looking like a less and less attractive buy.
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Does XFX have a trade up program?
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