[Bass00]

I'll get to the point.
I'm already thinking of ordering the Radeon HD 5770 512MB.
But I was wondering if there would be better options in the price range of $150 below.
I'll be pairing it with a AMD II X2 cpu.
Also I won't be playing graphic heavy games. Mainly some TF2, CSS, L4D, etc

 

[xxbassplayerxx]

First of all, there isn't a 512MB version of that card. They're all 1GB.

Second, for the $150 and under range, I usually recommend a 4890 (that's about as cheap as you can find them, used). However, if you don't need the extra power (with the games you listed, you won't) then the 5770 sounds like a great idea. It's a good card and has seen vast improvement since its inception because of better drivers. They can really hit some high frequencies too since they don't put off much heat.

 

[Jocelyn84]

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxbassplayerxx First of all, there isn't a 512MB version of that card. They're all 1GB.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814131328

 

[Kick]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocelyn84 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814131328

that is utterly disgusting... lol

go for a 1gb model, only a little more.

 

[Deathclaw]

if you can spare a bit more go for this one:
sapphire 5770 1GB
169.99$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102873
if you really can not give more cash
then get this one:
powercolor 5770 1GB
149.99$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814131330

 

[xxbassplayerxx]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocelyn84 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814131328

Agh! I'm a liar!

OP, look for open box items on Newegg. You save tons of cash.

 

[doc2142]

I would go with the 4890, unless your planning on to crossfire in the future.

 

[Deathclaw]

4890 is better than 5770
5770 performs like 4870

5770 is dx11 and has eyefinity
so if that doesn't matter to you and you can find 4890 cheaper then go for 4890
but last time i checked 4890 was still more expensive than 5770

 

[Bass00]

Thanks for the suggestions, I went for the 1GB version and I'll probably end up purchasing another sometime in order to cross them since, after looking into it, they do pretty well in a crossfire.

Anyway thanks for the suggestions.