Video card needed for HTPC/gaming PC

[quakefiend420]

I'm way out of the loop, the most modern video card that I have is an aging 4850...

Here's the case I'm planning on using.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811163112

Other components will be 4GB DDR2, Athlon X2 4450e, and an MSI MicroATX MB.

Not planning on changing out any of the components, because I already have them laying around. I'm buying the case and re-purposing the system to be used for iRacing and other racing simulator titles, and maybe for some media/web browsing.

I'd like to keep the video card budget under $100 if possible, and quiet is great as this will be in my living room.

No brand preference, just whatever works best. HDMI out is required.

Suggestions?

 

[quakefiend420]

One thing that I forget to mention, the PSU is an Antec Basiq 350w, so nothing too power hungry.

 

[tviceman]

350w? I don't think it would be wise to go above an hd6850 then.

EDIT: But, with the limited processor power you have, you probably won't notice much of a difference between a 6770 and a 6850. So if you can save a decent amount of money with getting a 6770 instead of a 6850, then that is my recommendation.

 

[dmoney1980]

I have a 6850 on sale here, let me know if you're interested. I can do $105 shipped
http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2197213

I looked up the power consumption on Anadtech's bench, and it showed a 256w draw at load playing Crysis. It doesnt state what cpu they were using, but I would guess it's a beefy quad or even 6 core cpu.

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/291

 

[toyota]

slow cpu and entry level psu that probably has many years of uses on it means no real point in going beyond 5750/6750 or 5770/6770 level of card. do not expect to play every game smoothly though as that cpu is borderline and in some even below minimum requirements.

 

[Fallen Kell]

Well since you said HTPC, I would get what I use, a passive cooled HD5850 assuming it will fit in your case (I have an Antec Fusion Remote Max, which is a very nice and spacious case). It handles just about everything I have thrown at it, including "Total War: Shogun 2" without problems.

 

[-Slacker-]

There's not much difference between a 4850 and a 57xx either, except dx11, which you might not be able to fully take advantage of unless you're gaming on a small monitor.

It handles just about everything I have thrown at it, including "Total War: Shogun 2" without problems.

Yeah, but he's got an athlon 64 x2. I's probably going to drag a card like that down, which defeats the purpose of buying it in the first place