 |
|

05-05-11, 11:28 PM
|
 |
Member
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 172
|
|
|
So I just got my bonus at work, and I plan to spoil myself a little bit.
My budget is close to 300, slightly over or slightly under depending on people's idea's.. it's not 300$ on the dot.
That being said, I'm not impartial to nvidia or radion personally.. and it's the first of many pieces for a new build, however I can use it in my current build so it's the smartest thing to purchase as of now.
That beings aid, I'm looking for the best bang for my buck, where will my 300$ best be suited for a gpu?
Other general info.. I dont really play FPS's.. I play mmo's, rts's more so.
If I left anything else out important feel free to ask.. and yes i have a psu and motherboard that will support the card.
Thanks in advance guys!
__________________
AMD Phenom ii Black Edition 975 @4.2OC,8GB G.Skill Sniper @1600, ASUS Radeon 6950HD 2GB
Windows 7 64 Bit Ultimate, 1000 watt Corsair HX
Mushkin Enhanced 60GB SSDHD, 1.5TB WD Caviar Green
CoolerMaster Cosmos 1000
Noctua NH-D14
Steelserires 5h V2 Headset
|

06-05-11, 01:34 AM
|
 |
Member
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 172
|
|
__________________
AMD Phenom ii Black Edition 975 @4.2OC,8GB G.Skill Sniper @1600, ASUS Radeon 6950HD 2GB
Windows 7 64 Bit Ultimate, 1000 watt Corsair HX
Mushkin Enhanced 60GB SSDHD, 1.5TB WD Caviar Green
CoolerMaster Cosmos 1000
Noctua NH-D14
Steelserires 5h V2 Headset
|

06-05-11, 02:23 PM
|
|
Newbie
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 11
|
|
|
I'd suggest having a look through TTL's reviews. In my opinion get a Nvidia 560 or 570. They seem to be doing better than the ATIs this time around. But again look through the reviews.
|

06-05-11, 02:48 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Winston-Salem, NC USA
Posts: 127
|
|
|
Think you can get a 560 ti in that price range
__________________
The Lord is my Strength and Shield
My Rig
|

06-05-11, 02:52 PM
|
|
OC3D Elite
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 1,157
|
|
|
Well the MSI GTX570 Twin Frozer 3 would be the best option, but that costs $369. If you were able to fork out the money I would get that. If you couldn't the MSI GTX560 Ti Hawk, since it has unlocked voltages for full overclocking goodness.
But one thing what resolution do you play at? because if you play at 2560x1600 (or whatever it is) the 6950 would be the better choice since that extra gig of RAM would become useful, but at 1080p I would go for the 560, since it's better value for money and would also perform better in games at 1080p or below. And with the $35 you have left over you can...buy...8 McDonald Happy Meals?
But yeah MSI GTX560 Ti HAWK!
|

06-05-11, 02:53 PM
|
 |
OC3D Elite
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Bradford
Posts: 2,043
|
|
__________________
|

06-05-11, 04:48 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Horten, Norway
Posts: 229
|
|
|
gtx 570 for best price to performance;D
|

06-05-11, 10:41 PM
|
 |
Member
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 172
|
|
|
Wish I would've waited went with the ati, and i game at 1920x .. Oh well
Regardless it's a HUGE leap over my ice q 4 so i'm sure it will be night and day to me either way.
Not to mention seeing the link ruthless posted bums me out, damn my rush. Could've saved some green too.
__________________
AMD Phenom ii Black Edition 975 @4.2OC,8GB G.Skill Sniper @1600, ASUS Radeon 6950HD 2GB
Windows 7 64 Bit Ultimate, 1000 watt Corsair HX
Mushkin Enhanced 60GB SSDHD, 1.5TB WD Caviar Green
CoolerMaster Cosmos 1000
Noctua NH-D14
Steelserires 5h V2 Headset
|

07-05-11, 09:21 AM
|
 |
OC3D Crew
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Sidmouth, The Shire, UK
Posts: 868
|
|
Could've saved some more and got the card Zeals mentioned as well, don't know why the gold edition costs more. 560 Hawk.
EDIT: Forgot to add this, is it too late to cancel your order?
__________________
Polar
Intel i5 750 3.6GHz : Asus Maximus III Formula : 8GB Mushkin Blackline 1600MHz
XSPC Raystorm, EX360, X20 750 : Mayhems Pastel Blue Berry
MSI GTX 580 Lightning : Asus Xonar Xense
NZXT Phantom : Corsair HX850W
115GB Mushkin Callisto Deluxe
|

07-05-11, 08:16 PM
|
 |
Member
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 172
|
|
|
Yes it's almost here already
__________________
AMD Phenom ii Black Edition 975 @4.2OC,8GB G.Skill Sniper @1600, ASUS Radeon 6950HD 2GB
Windows 7 64 Bit Ultimate, 1000 watt Corsair HX
Mushkin Enhanced 60GB SSDHD, 1.5TB WD Caviar Green
CoolerMaster Cosmos 1000
Noctua NH-D14
Steelserires 5h V2 Headset
|
 |
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
|