Please Recommend a Mid Range Card

Devspar_Zero · 07-09-12 at 09:18 PM

I need a decent mid range priced card (about 50-200) that would run at 50 Celcius max at full power during a hot summer to replace my old 4870, any suggestions?

Us0r · 07-09-12 at 09:30 PM

The GTX 560Ti is hard to beat for mid range, especially if you get it on sale, if possible go for the 448 core variant.

D34DL1N3R · 07-09-12 at 10:29 PM

A 560ti (especially a 448) is going to run more than $200. Take a look at the latest "best card for the money" at tomshardware. I believe the latest is from June.

DarkNinja22 · 07-09-12 at 10:42 PM

and hd 7770 would be your best bet or you could hop back a generation and get a 6850 or 6870 around $180

**Mbbest** · 07-09-12 at 10:57 PM

This one is 200 + shipping but it will not run at 50 on summer :)))
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Something cool and good and cheap (170$)
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First one is significantly better in performance then second one, but second one is cool and it will play anything at decent settings

Us0r · 07-09-12 at 10:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by D34DL1N3R

A 560ti (especially a 448) is going to run more than $200. Take a look at the latest "best card for the money" at tomshardware. I believe the latest is from June.

Why would you ever pay full retail for something? they go on sale for under 200 all the time, the Gigabyte 560ti was on sale for $168 on tiger direct the other week, they go on sale practically every week if you shop around.

adnan7 · 07-10-12 at 07:28 AM

I recommend sapphire 5770 1gb ddr5 with direct x11 support, one of the best mid range graphic ever made !

**Mbbest** · 07-10-12 at 07:30 AM

^^
I guess thats because you have it?

Sorry but 5xxx series is old now, better to have new tech for longer support

**TensionX1** · 07-10-12 at 07:49 AM

A 6870 with dual / triple fans will do you just fine.

billes · 07-10-12 at 10:47 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Us0r

Why would you ever pay full retail for something? they go on sale for under 200 all the time, the Gigabyte 560ti was on sale for $168 on tiger direct the other week, they go on sale practically every week if you shop around.

Agreed. Couple a weeks ago, they also had it for $120 for a regular 560ti. No need to pay retail. The opportunity will always arise.

DarkMatter1975 · 07-10-12 at 02:30 PM

I have a Radeon HD 5670 1 gb card and it does me proud, i play all games albeit not on max but on decent settings and i only paid £80 for it, i know there are bigger and better cards out there but for the price it's a great card.

07-09-12 at 10:57 PM	#5
Mbbest No kitty! bad kitty!!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southpark Posts: 1,694	This one is 200 + shipping but it will not run at 50 on summer :))) It got free NBA2K11 game with purchase Code: Select All http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127616 Something cool and good and cheap (170$) Free Dirt3 game coupon w/ purchase Code: Select All http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150521 First one is significantly better in performance then second one, but second one is cool and it will play anything at decent settings

07-09-12 at 09:30 PM	#2
Us0r Expert Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 585	The GTX 560Ti is hard to beat for mid range, especially if you get it on sale, if possible go for the 448 core variant.

07-09-12 at 10:29 PM	#3
D34DL1N3R Newcomer Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 53	A 560ti (especially a 448) is going to run more than $200. Take a look at the latest "best card for the money" at tomshardware. I believe the latest is from June.

07-09-12 at 10:42 PM	#4
DarkNinja22 Apprentice Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 359	and hd 7770 would be your best bet or you could hop back a generation and get a 6850 or 6870 around $180

07-10-12 at 07:28 AM	#7
adnan7 Apprentice Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 250	I recommend sapphire 5770 1gb ddr5 with direct x11 support, one of the best mid range graphic ever made !

07-10-12 at 07:30 AM	#8
Mbbest No kitty! bad kitty!!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southpark Posts: 1,694	^^ I guess thats because you have it? Sorry but 5xxx series is old now, better to have new tech for longer support

07-10-12 at 07:49 AM	#9
TensionX1 Batman? Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 616	A 6870 with dual / triple fans will do you just fine.

07-10-12 at 10:47 AM	#10
billes Apprentice Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 251	Quote: Originally Posted by Us0r Why would you ever pay full retail for something? they go on sale for under 200 all the time, the Gigabyte 560ti was on sale for $168 on tiger direct the other week, they go on sale practically every week if you shop around. Agreed. Couple a weeks ago, they also had it for $120 for a regular 560ti. No need to pay retail. The opportunity will always arise.

07-10-12 at 02:30 PM	#11
DarkMatter1975 Expert Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 543	I have a Radeon HD 5670 1 gb card and it does me proud, i play all games albeit not on max but on decent settings and i only paid £80 for it, i know there are bigger and better cards out there but for the price it's a great card.