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Hey guys, I recently just got my new 5770 Sapphire Vapor-X Graphics card, and im very excited as its my first mid/high lvl graphics card.

Its split up into 3 parts and there not very long, but I love this card. :D Playing GTA IV on max settings getting between 40-55 fps. Its a really nice card. Enjoy

Part 1.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IT__lCZaYY

Part 2.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKhjQZKZldQ

Part 3.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHJZ_3i18Jg

I have a 5750. Only getting ~50 FPS? Your CPU is probably bottlenecking it a bit.

my cpu is only at 75%? Its a quad core amd overclocked to 3.0.

Im sure i can get more with this card, but it seems to be normal for GTA IV. Especially if its rendering very window in the big cities.

Am i suppose to be getting 60-70 fps on this card on this game?

I know i get 100+ on LFD2, but thats lfd2.

From: Squancy
my cpu is only at 75%? Its a quad core amd overclocked to 3.0.

Im sure i can get more with this card, but it seems to be normal for GTA IV. Especially if its rendering very window in the big cities.

Am i suppose to be getting 60-70 fps on this card on this game?

I know i get 100+ on LFD2, but thats lfd2.

Hmm, yeah LFD2 has pretty bad graphics, but then again, its valve. and runs on source.
Also, im in need of an upgrade. i currently run a nvidia 8800 gtx. LOL. old. how much was your card? (:
thinking about making a trip to fry's electronics.

my card was $132 on Newegg.

The priced just dropped compared to 2 weeks ago which was originally $144.

Just type in 5770 Vapor-X if you want it.

Its very cool in my case.

Highest ive seen it get so far is 46.8 degrees.

On idle its 34-36 degrees.

Very COOOL card.

And yes i know LFD2 has bad graphics which is why i said lfd2 gets 100+ frames, because of the fact thats its LFD2. 1 and 2 has always looked the same.

I love l4d. ;3 l4d2 wasn't as good, imo. I didn't like the characters.

I've got the 5750 too, Harry. Sapphire also? Personally I'm surprised with the performance of the card considering the cost. Admittedly, it's mainly used for WoW, but it keeps my FPS at 60. (other specs: 6GB, Phenom II X4 3.4GHz, 790X chipset)

How effective do you find the cooling in comparison to just a standard fan an HS?

From: Squancy
my card was $132 on Newegg.

The priced just dropped compared to 2 weeks ago which was originally $144.

Just type in 5770 Vapor-X if you want it.

Its very cool in my case.

Highest ive seen it get so far is 46.8 degrees.

On idle its 34-36 degrees.

Very COOOL card.

And yes i know LFD2 has bad graphics which is why i said lfd2 gets 100+ frames, because of the fact thats its LFD2. 1 and 2 has always looked the same.

it definitely looks visually pleasing. and it would be quite a nice upgrade from mine. i think im going to buy it in the near future.

just make sure u get a power supply 600 watt 80+ certified.
i wish i chose mine wisely

From: Squancy
just make sure u get a power supply 600 watt 80+ certified.
i wish i chose mine wisely

Hmm, i have an old alienware aurora. i dont know the power supply's specs. >_>

read the side of it should say. If not take a picture of it and we can help you out :)

From: Squancy
read the side of it should say. If not take a picture of it and we can help you out :)

its like 10PM, so i will tomorrow, i dont wana take the side off right now, cuz im a lazy little F@$%. (;