Replacing a disrespectful and irresponsible 8800GS.

[angminas]

System Specifications:

I. Processor/CPU: e2200 stock


II. Current Graphics Card: 8800GS (well, it was...using my old X850XT atm)


III. Display Resolution: 10x7 or sometimes 12x10


IV. Power Supply Unit Specification (Brand, Wattage, Ampage, Age). If possible, please provide a link to a website containing the power supply specifications: A Wizard 500w, or I have a couple others on standby...plenty for a card at this price point


V. Case Specifications(N/A, Model, Length, Low Profile, Cooling, HTPC, Water, Silent): Ultra Wizard mid tower. Nothing fancy.


Purchase Details:

I. Budget? Around $50, but would consider bumping for a much better bargain. Prefer Newegg and no rebates, but I'm open.


II. Any particular preferences (Manufacturer[nV or AMD], Brand[XFX, Sapphire, EVGA, etc], Cooling Solutions)? Something cool, quiet, and reliable. My EVGA 8800GS took an absolute beating and still lasted 4 1/2 years.


III. Do you plan to have any Multi-GPU solutions such as Crossfire or SLI? Neg


IV. Have you previously looked at a product(s) which you feel would fit your needs? Best match so far: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125403


V. What are your needs for this GPU? Which games(If any)do you intend to play? If you have this information at hand, what are the desired detail levels? I'm running WINXP32, so nothing past DX9. I like turning up the details, but I like saving money too. The most taxing games I play are the likes of Dawn of War 2, Battlefield: Bad Company 2, GRID, and maybe Mechwarrior Online sometime.

VI. Do you plan on overclocking the card you intend to purchase? Neg


Additional Notes

Would consider used if it runs Shader Model 3. Thank you!

 

[Yuriman]

Used is the way to go in this price range, new cards in the $50 range basically include the following:

GT240

The 240 is probably a significant upgrade from what you already have (maybe 2x), but it's not my recommendation. A used HD48xx is around twice as fast as the same pricepoint as the 240, though admittedly draws more power than the newer NV card. A GTX-250 or 260 isn't a bad choice either, but I'm going to recommend you scour forums looking for a used HD48xx.

 

[amenx]

That 6670 is the best performance per dollar GPU you can buy today.

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/HIS/HD_7970_X_Turbo/30.html

 

[Annisman*]

My old 8800 GS always showed me plenty of respect...

 

[SPBHM]

6570-6670 (128bits, and DDR5 if possible)...

 

[lehtv]

Used 5770/6770 can be had for <$50 on ebay

 

[Bman123]

I got a used hd4870 1gb card last year for $40 shipped off the forums. That should be a huge upgrade and still be under budget

 

[raghu78]

it might be worth getting a HD 7750 for 100 bucks.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102969
http://www.amazon.com/HIS-H775F1GD-D...dp/B007827196/

if you are ok with used cards a HD 6870 or GTX 560 can be got for 100 bucks.

 

[lehtv]

$100 is too much for a 7750, you can regularly find a 7770 for $100-110.

 

[MrK6]

A used 5850/6850/6870 would be a great buy, check the for sale forums on sites as well as ebay.

 

[DooKey]

Your cpu is a serious bottleneck. I believe a used 5770/6770 is your best bet.

 

[frozentundra123456]

it might be worth getting a HD 7750 for 100 bucks.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102969
http://www.amazon.com/HIS-H775F1GD-D...dp/B007827196/

if you are ok with used cards a HD 6870 or GTX 560 can be got for 100 bucks.

If you can get by and find a good sale, you can get hd7770 for less than 100 too. Your CPU might hold you back tho.

 

[Termie]

A 6570 would offer about the same or slightly more speed for about $50.

This HIS model at $55AR will be very quiet: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161391

If you want to step up in speed significantly, this HD6670 GDDR5 for $70AR/shipping would be a good choice: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161397

 

[Yuriman]

HD4870 = HD5770 = HD6770 = HD7750 (approximately)

These are about half to 2/3 as fast:

HD3870 = HD4670 = HD5670 = HDHD6670 = 8800GT (approximately)

I put an HD6670 in my wife's PC and it's quite adequate for light gaming, but the 4870 is a better deal in terms of performance per dollar. The HD4870 is built on a larger process than later cards and thus draws more power, and is probably the only card I listed which isn't available in a 1-slot option.

 

[Bman123]

They made a single slot hd4870x2 before IIRC.

 

[VirtualLarry]

I've got some spare 9600GSO 96SP 384MB cards, and one is I think 768MB. Would let them go cheap. Takes a single PCI-E 6-pin power connector.

 

[angminas]

I've got some spare 9600GSO 96SP 384MB cards, and one is I think 768MB. Would let them go cheap. Takes a single PCI-E 6-pin power connector.

That's almost the same thing as an 8800GS, right? What's your bottom dollar? I was planning to drop $57 AR on that 6670 before I saw this. I have 4 Heat and 60ish ebay, all positive.

 

[VirtualLarry]

PM sent about my cards.

Anyways, Newegg also has a 9800GT for $49.99 AR FS.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130534

Something to consider, given the different in price, VRAM, and SPs.