New graphics card (maybe??)

timjj22 · Rated PG-13 Joined: 19 Apr 2009 Posts: 38

i am thinking about upgrading my GPU,

i play games like TF2 and FC2

any suggestions?

Thanks

nolonger · Rated R Joined: 19 Apr 2009 Posts: 98

What resolution do you play at and how much are you willing to spend?
I think a HD4850 would do fine, but a HD4870 with 1GB should be able to run anything and it's cheap.
If you have a little extra go for a HD4890.

timjj22 · Rated PG-13 Joined: 19 Apr 2009 Posts: 38

normally at 1280 by 1024...

and i am willing to spend about $200 (CAD)

nolonger · Rated R Joined: 19 Apr 2009 Posts: 98

Sapphire Radeon HD4870 1GB U$189,99
XFX GTX260-216 U$169,99
Both great video cards. I'd go for the HD4870, but if you like nVidia, get the GTX260.

timjj22 · Rated PG-13 Joined: 19 Apr 2009 Posts: 38

thanks, i think i'll go for the 4870 Grin

bluffmaster.1990 · Rated PG Joined: 23 Apr 2009 Posts: 10

so tell us mate......u bought the 4870????

Prozium · Rated PG-13 Joined: 22 Apr 2009 Posts: 30

SAPPHIRE HD 4870 1GB CAD229.99

that's just the link to the newegg.ca page that shows the CAD price. just pointing it out.

rambow70 · Posted: Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:54:56 Post Subject:

4850 or 4870 is 2 good cards or if nvidia get a gtx260 or 9800gtx+

acruxksa · Posted: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:30:18 Post Subject:

If you don't mind me asking, what are you upgrading from?

timjj22 · Rated PG-13 Joined: 19 Apr 2009 Posts: 38

lol, im upgrading from a ATI 9250...

a crappy 5 year old card

Grin