This is my first time buying a graphics card (only built two HTPC's, which run well enough with integrated), and I'm not sure if I'm making the best choices with what I've picked.
As of now I'm using a 300w power supply, so I'm upgrading to a Corsair 430W. I think it should manage it fine, although upgrading to a 450/500w won't be too much of a problem
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026 ($35 after rebate)
As of now I plan on buying either a 460 or 6850. From what I know a 460 has better drivers but 6850 is a bit stronger.
However, I'm a bit paranoid on getting a defective GPU. (One of the reasons I stayed away from adding one in) I don't know which manufacturers are the best to buy from, and have the best warranties.
As of now I'm considering a XFX 6850 (it'd add up to $165 with the PSU after rebate) but I'm not sure if it's the best.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150573 ($129 after rebate)
I don't mind paying more to avoid any future problems (not getting a rebate, RMA process going bad etc.) as well. As of now, I still have $35 to spare.
Other parts are an H61 motherboard, i3 2100 and 8GB RAM. I live in the US, also. Resolution is 1920x1080
As of now I'm using a 300w power supply, so I'm upgrading to a Corsair 430W. I think it should manage it fine, although upgrading to a 450/500w won't be too much of a problem
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026 ($35 after rebate)
As of now I plan on buying either a 460 or 6850. From what I know a 460 has better drivers but 6850 is a bit stronger.
However, I'm a bit paranoid on getting a defective GPU. (One of the reasons I stayed away from adding one in) I don't know which manufacturers are the best to buy from, and have the best warranties.
As of now I'm considering a XFX 6850 (it'd add up to $165 with the PSU after rebate) but I'm not sure if it's the best.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150573 ($129 after rebate)
I don't mind paying more to avoid any future problems (not getting a rebate, RMA process going bad etc.) as well. As of now, I still have $35 to spare.
Other parts are an H61 motherboard, i3 2100 and 8GB RAM. I live in the US, also. Resolution is 1920x1080