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New Graphics card
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:28 pm
by CaNNoN
yes after 3 years my 8800gtx has finally fried
wanted one thats a bit cheap and runs well
what you think of this one?
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/1GB-Asus ... V2-x-DVI-I
Re: New Graphics card
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 8:00 pm
by Gavac220
For an extra £25 you could have one of these bad boys! Way better!
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/164557
Get saving, it will be the best £25 you ever spent!
Re: New Graphics card
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 8:21 pm
by IXL
So the oven trick didnt work then? lol
But Gavac's right, the HD 4870's are a great series.
Personally speaking, after just getting a new card, if I were you I'd look for :
- 1 GIG of DDR5
- Crossfire Support ( not essential obviously ).
- Reputable Manufacturer... ( again not essential, but as these things can get hot, you'l want it made well and to last. )
Once you'v found a few which tick those boxes, start looking at the clock speeds and the reviews...
Re: New Graphics card
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 1:45 pm
by CaNNoN
well, got the one i was talking about as totally stretched for money and even that was pusing boat out!
it arrived today and is installed
runs gr8 tbh, loving it so far
in the future i'll get the latest out, start a "fucked graphics card" savings fund

Re: New Graphics card
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:48 pm
by LuckyCombatPotato
If anyone wants to buy a new graphic card, here is a good benchmark website :
http://service.futuremark.com/hardware/ ... setIds=570
As mine's getting old, i might get the ati sapphire radeon hd 5770
ATI Radeon HD 5770, 850 MHz
1024 Mo GDDR5,1200 Mhz
Interface 128-bits
PCI Express 16 2.0
Dual DL-DVI-I / Display Port / HDMI
Compatible HDCP
warranty 2 yrs
Re: New Graphics card
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:37 am
by Para
if i was to get a new Gfx card just now i would go for the Ati HD 5770 too, it give some serious speed for £125
