Looking for the best card I can get for under $200

[leglez]

I currently have a 3870 in my system, but I have been having lots of catalyst problems. So I am wanting to go back to nvidia. I am not wanting to go over $200. I am running a Dell 2407WFP via DVI, and a 65" DLP via HDMI. I only use the DLP to watch movies and youtube every once in a while. I am not really sure what is the best bang for the buck right now.

 

[spittledip]

If I were you I would spend a little more and get a 275 GTX is your best bet. For under, you have to get the 260 GTX core 216. I thnk I have seen the 275 for under 200, but can't quite remember.

 

[cusideabelincoln]

GTX 275 is right around the $200 mark, else the next best card is the GTX260 (with 216 shaders) which is definitely under $200. Those are your only options for "best card under $200", unless you can find a GTX280 or 285 that low.

You sig says you had an 8800GT. Why did you switch from that to the slower HD3870?

 

[OCGuy]

For under $200 the Core 216 GTX260 is the best bang for the buck for nV.

You would notice a big difference between this and your 3870.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814150329

 

[Relion]

http://www.amazon.com/XFX-HD48...&qid=1251842328&sr=8-1

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814102848

 

[Euchrestalin]

It's possible to find GTX 275's for under $200. I got the GTX 275 FTW at compusa.com for around $190 AR.

 

[OCGuy]

Originally posted by: Relion
http://www.amazon.com/XFX-HD48...&qid=1251842328&sr=8-1

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814102848

Read OP.

 

[Clinkster]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814130475 If you don't mind pitching in a little extra.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814130433 Perfect for under $200

 

[happy medium]

Batman game and BFG gtx 260 192sp's for 165$ minus 20$ rebate =145$ free shipping.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814143140

Thats the best Nvidea card under 200$

heres one with a native HDMI output for 180$

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814125291

edit for corrections

 

[TemjinGold]

There's also the obligatory, "If you can wait a couple of weeks, Evergreen will be announced."

 

[happy medium]

Originally posted by: TemjinGold
There's also the obligatory, "If you can wait a couple of weeks, Evergreen will be announced."

He wants a nvidea card.

 

[vj8usa]

Originally posted by: leglez
I currently have a 3870 in my system, but I have been having lots of catalyst problems. So I am wanting to go back to nvidia. I am not wanting to go over $200. I am running a Dell 2407WFP via DVI, and a 65" DLP via HDMI. I only use the DLP to watch movies and youtube every once in a while. I am not really sure what is the best bang for the buck right now.

Just out of curiosity, what issues did you have with the Catalyst drivers/control center?

 

[Shmee]

Keep in mind that GTX 260 from BFG only has 192 SPs, so try to get the 216 version. There are a bunch of them that can be had various places for cheap, search with bing!

 

[happy medium]

Originally posted by: Shmee
Keep in mind that GTX 260 from BFG only has 192 SPs, so try to get the 216 version. There are a bunch of them that can be had various places for cheap, search with bing!

Hmmm didn't see that good catch.

I think he wants a HDMI connection anyway.

 

[cusideabelincoln]

DVI can easily be adapted to HDMI... what a moot issue.