Vid card for new system

[dawgtuff]

I'm planning to build a i5 2400K / a Z68 mobo, etc. I've got around $150 for the vid card. Any suggestions?

 

[Necc]

Hd6870

 

[hectorsm]

The HD 6870 is the currently the fastest card for around $150. I got mine a three weeks ago for about $140 after rebate.

 

[Smartazz]

I too recommend the HD 6870. Do you mean the 2500K? The 2500K is the best i5.

 

[gmaster456]

I too recommend the HD 6870. Do you mean the 2500K? The 2500K is the best i5.

Perhaps he just meant 2400

 

[Smartazz]

Perhaps he just meant 2400

If that's the case, I highly recommend the 2500K with the Z68 motherboard the OP plans to buy.

 

[d3fu5i0n]

I'd spend the tiny bit extra, and just get a 2500K. You'll be glad that you do.

Match that with a 6870.
As people have mentioned above, the 6870 is the best at around the $150 price point.

 

[Gothgar]

Well, if he goes up to a 2500k and z68, his money to spend on a video card will go down... may only be able to afford a 6850...

 

[d3fu5i0n]

Well, if he goes up to a 2500k and z68, his money to spend on a video card will go down... may only be able to afford a 6850...

The OP should wait until he can push the budget. The 2500K isn't much more than the 2400 in the UK. [I know that he's in America - unless that's CAD or AUD].

Therefore it's only a little bit extra to spend.
Over the few years in which I've used computers, I've learnt my lesson about cutting my budget for cheap parts as well as not waiting until I can extend my budget for the parts that I do want.
Otherwise there will be more expenditure later. :/

For the OP: If you don't need the features of Z68, get a P67 B3 Revision board and then you'll give your budget more breathing space.

 

[dawgtuff]

Thanks for the info. I meant a i5 2500K.