Time for a new video card

[starsoccer33]

I am now looking to buy a new video card that is decent and looking to pay no more than 120 dollars if possible i am looking to play COD 4 and 5 some sports games bioshock and many more games
i have a core 2 duo @ 2.53 GHz
4GB RAM
1 PCI E slot for the video card
400 watt PSU but going to upgrade soon

so what is thee best video card i can get for that price?

 

[crisium]

For $120? Radeon 4850 1GB is the best right now. It might be too much for 400w, but if you're gonna upgrade then don't worry about it. But if you can wait a week or more (availability might take some time) a Radeon 5750 would be a better choice. DX11 support, lower power consumption, and better performance for the same price. Waiting for the 5750 is the best thing you can do right now.

 

[happy medium]

The XFX 4870 1gb for 145$ . I seen on Newegg. Get yourself a 500 watt 35 amp 12v+ rail psu first. Antec,Enerax,Corsair or other name brand.


Edit:
Ahh no more rebate so 145$ shipped.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814150436

That should max the games you want to play.

Edit : or wait like Crisium suggested.:thumbsup:

 

[starsoccer33]

how long do you think it will be before the 5750? Before the end of November?

 

[nicnas]

You didn´t mention your monitor's resolution but here goes my advice:

If you like ATI cards, go for a 4850 or 4770 (both are great and cost around US$110). Anything faster will be CPU limited on your PC.

If you prefer nVidia: 9600GT, 9800GT or GTS250 1GB.

Just make sure the 12V PCI-e connector can supply enough power (the 4770 and 9600GT are less power hungry and will be OK with any 400W power supply).

Edit: +1 for Crisium's post.

 

[crisium]

Absolutely. It's supposed to be released next week, and availability should be fine by the start of November, let a lone the end.

 

[starsoccer33]

thank you guys for all your advice!

 

[Rezist]

I run a 4850 just fine a Corsair CX400. Corsair make some great power supply's however.