New video card advice

Disc Jockey
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edited July 2010 in The Clubhouse
I need to replace the video card in my pc because the fan in the one I have now quit spinning. My current card is is an ATI Radeon 3650. I want something at least as good and preferably better but I have no idea what's decent and would appreciate some advice.

My only requirements are pci express 2.0, dual monitor DVI and HDMI support. I do not do any heavy gaming on this pc so I don't need top of the line but I would like something decent. Good bang for the buck type. Thanks for any advice
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited July 2010
    DSkip wrote: »
    I wish I could afford more but really no point since xp is my limiting factor right now.
    :confused: If those are your only "limiting factors" you're dealing with, then money's your only issue. XP isn't a limiting factor.
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  • JimKellyfan
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    edited July 2010
    would have to know model of pc to help further
    and any other specs you can give
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  • Disc Jockey
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    edited July 2010
    DSkip wrote: »
    If the only reason you are getting a new one you could save money and replace the fan. I picked up a geforce 9600 gso 768 mb from frys for $20 after mail in rebate a week or two ago and it does everything I need for a very favorable price.

    I wish I could afford more but really no point since xp is my limiting factor right now.

    The geforce only does hdmi through adapter and needs separate cable for audio so that won't work for me. I suppose I could replace the fan but then I would lose the rationalization to buy a new card. Plus I've already cooked this card to 107+ celcius a few times so I'm not confident of its longevity.

    I'm looking at a Sapphire Radeon HD 5570 right now at Newegg for $64 shipped which looks like it will fit the bill.
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  • Disc Jockey
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    edited July 2010
    JimKellyfan wrote: »
    would have to know model of pc to help further
    and any other specs you can give

    It's an HP Pavillion m9400t elite, Vista 64, 2.66 Core 2 Quad, 4 gig ram, with a 400w PS, which I know limits me a little.
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited July 2010
    Getting an ATI 5570 might be a bit harsh on your PSU considering it's only rated at 400w....and it's a pre-built PC so those numbers might be a bit exaggerated (I always build my own).

    Why not take a look at the nVidia GT240's?

    I have one in my spare PC (only a 350 watt Corsair PSU), and for sh!ts and giggles I can run Battlefield Bad Company 2@1080 without problems. I use the good stuff for my other computer ;)
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited July 2010
    Nvidia GTS250 should give you tons of performance per dollar and run anything you throw at it.
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  • Disc Jockey
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    edited July 2010
    kawizx9r wrote: »
    Getting an ATI 5570 might be a bit harsh on your PSU considering it's only rated at 400w....and it's a pre-built PC so those numbers might be a bit exaggerated (I always build my own).

    Why not take a look at the nVidia GT240's?

    I'm curious why you would say that. The spec sheets show max load for the ATI is 39w while the GT240 is 69w. But I also see the GT240 says min power supply of 300w while the 5570 wants 400w :confused:
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  • Disc Jockey
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    edited July 2010
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Nvidia GTS250 should give you tons of performance per dollar and run anything you throw at it.


    Looks like a good card but only DVI output and I need a DVI/HDMI setup.
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  • JimKellyfan
    JimKellyfan Posts: 696
    edited July 2010
    Yes, you may be in the market for a new power supply, fan and video card.
    Newegg has bundles, so a redo may be in order, but some bundles are wicked cheap.
    Are you signed up for all newegg email blasts ?

    Me, I am just awaiting Madden 11, and I am going to get a PS3 for my Blu Ray play duties, as I am in a similar boat with stuttering Blu Ray playback, and a worse yet built in video card, so I would need a mother and another OS, so s_ _ _ w that.
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  • Disc Jockey
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    edited July 2010
    I usually just go there when I want something I didn't realize they had bundles though, I'll have to look in to that.
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  • JimKellyfan
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    edited July 2010
    Guerilla blasts, they usually have 'em.
    I had some earlier this week, log in and sign up for all their email blasts and I am certain they will have more specials this or next week.
    Good luck !
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,726
    edited July 2010
    JimKellyfan wrote: »
    so s_ _ _ w that.
    Did you seriously edit out screw that???

    SCREW SCREW SCREW!!!!!!!!!!!
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  • JimKellyfan
    JimKellyfan Posts: 696
    edited July 2010
    yeah, didn't realize we could say, err type screw.
    Was thinking along FCC guidelines.
    screw that !
    it does feel better, thanks
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited July 2010
    Depends on how much youre wanting to spend.

    $70 - 4670
    Solid little card. Uses PCI slot power. Will give playable frame rates at decent settings at 1280x1024 on with no problem but I wouldnt go much higher than that.

    $100 - 4850
    Still a badass card. As good as the 5750 but $25 cheaper. Doesnt have DX11 but so what. Can hardly tell the difference between DX11 and DX10. Will give playable framerates at max graphic settings in most games at 1680x1050 and will handle 1920x1080 with lowered settings.

    $150 - 5770
    Playable frame rates at max settings on any game at 1680x1050 and a lot of stuff at 1920x1080. Sips power.

    $200 - GTX460
    Monster card for the money. Probably the best card on the market dollar for dollar. Overclock it and itll nearly match the 5850. Thisll max any game at 1920x1080 and a lot at 1920x1200.

    $300 - 5850
    Max any game at 1920x1200

    $400 - 5870
    Max about any game at 2560x1600

    $600 - 5970
    God's own video card.
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  • JimKellyfan
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    edited July 2010
    Here is a Guerrilla deal emailed to me today from newegg. It has a card and a power supply in it ( not sure if these will work for you, but you get the idea of the deals they have via email, anyway.
    http://promotions.newegg.com/neemail/july-0-2010/Guerrilla0719/index-landing.html?nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL071910&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL071910-_-EMC-071910-Index-_-Header-_-ClickHere
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    edited July 2010
    They also emailed me a shell shocker deal, where from 1 pm through midnight today, this deal here with 30 dollar mail in rebate this video card is 49.99 when done (again, I hadn't done the research as it seems you have and know what you want, but you get the idea):
    GIGABYTE GeForce 9800 GT GV-N98TGR-512I Video Card
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  • Disc Jockey
    Disc Jockey Posts: 1,013
    edited July 2010
    Neither of those cards will work for me but that's a great price on that power supply - thanks. I think I'll pick that up and wait and see if something comes up in the ATI 4850-5770 arena.

    I've got my case open and a fan blowing and it's keeping the card running between 50-60, so I can afford to wait a little and see if I can snag a good deal on somethin.
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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited July 2010
    I am just building a new computer and went with the GTX465. I only buy Nvidia since I own a thousand shares :) Hopefully have it up and running next week and let you know how it is. Here's a link to the passmark site.

    http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html
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    edited July 2010
    DSkip wrote: »
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  • JimKellyfan
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    edited July 2010
    :eek:
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