Best GPU for around $300

[Rarazuh]

Hey guys, I'm building a new PC very soon and I'm still stuck on what GPU I should get for performance, price, and upgradability.

I'm looking at atm:

MSI Twin FrozR III R6950

EVGA 570

Any other alternatives either reference or nonreference that would outperform for a better or the same price?

Please comment. Thanks.

 

[S_I_N]

since ya said around 300$ and listed a over 300$ card I grabbed this link for the frozer III 570card beats the pants off the ATI for performance IMHO.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127582

 

[Rarazuh]

since ya said around 300$ and listed a over 300$ card I grabbed this link for the frozer III 570card beats the pants off the ATI for performance IMHO.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127582

A bit high but I might consider it, do you think this one is better: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125365 ?

 

[S_I_N]

yup looks like a good one as well

 

[MxFScotch]

Even though I have an 6970, I'll give this a +1, Buy the 570 Lots less noise and heat for the same performance. (If your leaving it stock that is). Also be mindful those coolers on those 2 cards will be putting all the heat in your case. So make sure you have good air flow.

 

[ExpertLayman]

Hey guys, I'm building a new PC very soon and I'm still stuck on what GPU I should get for performance, price, and upgradability.

I'm looking at atm:

MSI Twin FrozR III R6950

EVGA 570

Any other alternatives either reference or nonreference that would outperform for a better or the same price?

Please comment. Thanks.

Well Chuck, you should look at Tom's Hardware site. Its best for price/power comparison.

Best Graphics Cards For The Money: April 2011

Best PCIe Card: $200 To $300

Best PCIe Card: $300 To $400

Graphics Card Hierarchy Chart

It won't tell you the make but will give you an idea which chipset is best. Hope it helps

 

[magicc8ball]

I would go with the gigabyte cause of their way of cooling the chip and board...

They keep the card cooler than many of the other coolers, well from what i have seen.

 

[ruthless_villain]

gtx 560ti