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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 :D

runs gr8 tbh, loving it so far :D

in the future i'll get the latest out, start a "fucked graphics card" savings fund :P

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 :wink: