SRL Archive - NOTA

New graphics card?

RISK

2012-03-27 20:46:33

I am looking for a new graphics card to replace my 5870. I have a price range of 600 USD and under. I have a few specific requirements, any with a * can be mere speculation:

The ability to run a three screen setup,
Able to run WoW at a constant 100+ FPS,
* Ability to run Diablo 3 at 100+ FPS,

Diablo 3, as I said before, can be mere speculation unless someone has tested a card with the beta. For even more bonus points, I'd like to be able to run both of those games at at least 60 FPS when using a three screen set up. :x But maybe that's a 'bit much to ask for.


Thanks. :)

cause

2012-03-27 22:58:34

Location? If US then go newegg.com

LolL

2012-03-27 23:00:56

From: cause
Location? If US then go newegg.com
this, my friends, is the incorrect response

RISK

2012-03-28 00:01:15

@ cause : Yeah, the US. But I wanted to know what others at SRL thought I should get before going to Newegg. :)

@ LolL : And why?

Velvet Glam

2012-03-28 00:02:53

Evga GTX 680…..end of story?…its $499 when its in stock

cause

2012-03-28 04:06:11

What I would do is find 3 cards you like on Newegg based on reviews/ratings and then google Card A vs Card B, and find a good toms hardware review or something like that to figure out whats the best for you. Also you could use this site to see if there is a better deal out there:
www.pricewatch.com

fJX

2012-03-28 05:54:14

GTX 680, HD 7970 or, if you have the option of crossfire, dual 7850s.

I'd honestly avoid the flagship cards, if at all possible..

cause

2012-03-28 16:27:10

And get something you can OC xD

TeKnoSora

2012-03-28 23:20:37

I don't understand why you would ever require 100+ fps.. most monitors are 60 or 75 hertz no? Unless you just want it to be decent for "next gen" games

grats

2012-04-01 13:40:15

From: Velvet Glam
Evga GTX 680…..end of story?…its $499 when its in stock


This, no arguing with it. Especially with a budget over its price.

'Toxin

2012-04-01 13:51:35

To be honest…. I'd go with either of the following graphics cards :

Note: I know you're not from Canada, but with regards to pricing and other prices brought up… here's what I've come up with.

Gigabyte 3GB DDR5 W/ AMD Radeon HD 7950 Chipset ($489.99 CAD)
Link : http://canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=43_557_558&item_id=045607

OR

MSI's 2GB DDR5 w/ Nvidia GTX 680 Chipset ($549.99 CAD)
Link :http://canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=43_557_559&item_id=047340

Both of these cards will run any current generation game, and I'm willing to put money on it that they're going to be pretty solid cards and will be able to run even some next gen games. Happy shopping!

HeroOfSinnoh

2012-04-02 06:50:51

With $600 in your budget … It just screams out GTX 680.

I'm saving up for it. GTX 560 Ti seems so old suddenly….

grats

2012-04-02 16:38:47

[QUOTE='Toxin;977669]To be honest…. I'd go with either of the following graphics cards :

Note: I know you're not from Canada, but with regards to pricing and other prices brought up… here's what I've come up with.

Gigabyte 3GB DDR5 W/ AMD Radeon HD 7950 Chipset ($489.99 CAD)
Link : http://canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=43_557_558&item_id=045607

OR

MSI's 2GB DDR5 w/ Nvidia GTX 680 Chipset ($549.99 CAD)
Link :http://canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=43_557_559&item_id=047340

Both of these cards will run any current generation game, and I'm willing to put money on it that they're going to be pretty solid cards and will be able to run even some next gen games. Happy shopping!

Yea the 7950's vram would benefit on multiple screens more than 680.. but that's like 3 or 4 screens and gaming on all of them

depends for OP, but I do agree both will play anything thrown at them unless you want to AA x16 or something