New GFX Card Assistance...


Baby_Phoenix

 

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Hi Guys
I am soon to be getting a new GFX card to replace my NVidia 6800. I dont want to spend more than around £130ish so any recommendations please?


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Overclocks Uk have GTX 260'S on offer at £140+ vat this week, which is a bit over your budget but excellent value. i just got me son a 2nd one for his pc.

260 gtx


 

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I'd probably recommend an Ati radeon 4850 or perhaps a 4870 if your budget can push that little bit higher.


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@Miss Chief

 

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Cool thanks for advice guys

I have always been an NVidia fan in the past - are ATI just as good/better?


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They both have their issues and always have but at the moment, bang for buck, in the midrange ATI wins right now. The 4850's and 4870's are amazing cards but they can run a little hot so make sure your case has good cooling or get one with a third party cooler.


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@Miss Chief

 

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aria.co.uk have 1Gb 9800gts for about your budget, so have a look on there.


 

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4850


 

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Just beware that CoH isn't fond of ATi. It's a fact of life. If you go that route, expect some games getting the right driver.


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