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adelphia83
05-08-10, 09:52 PM
Presently I have a Radeon X1950 Pro graphics card in my main PC which does everything I need it to do. I find myself playing games more and more on my HTPC, which only has AMD 785G integrated graphics (Radeon 4200?); it's been less than desirable on a 1920x1080 screen.

I plan on moving the X1950 Pro into the HTPC and buying a new card for the main PC. I don't need anything more than to play games at 1920x1080 at high quality. My budget is $200 or less. Any suggestions?
Joeteck
05-08-10, 10:00 PM
Presently I have a Radeon X1950 Pro graphics card in my main PC which does everything I need it to do. I find myself playing games more and more on my HTPC, which only has AMD 785G integrated graphics (Radeon 4200?); it's been less than desirable on a 1920x1080 screen.

I plan on moving the X1950 Pro into the HTPC and buying a new card for the main PC. I don't need anything more than to play games at 1920x1080 at high quality. My budget is $200 or less. Any suggestions?


Here you go (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161333)

Best bang for your buck!
MattNo5ss
05-08-10, 10:33 PM
I agree, a HD5770 is your best bet. I love mine.
wingman99
05-09-10, 05:59 PM
XFX HD-577A-ZNDC Radeon HD 5770 XXX Edition 1GB 128-bit DDR5
Manufacturer Warranty Lifetime limited
LINK: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150464
mxthunder
05-18-10, 07:52 AM
I agree, 5770, but I prefer this flavor, if you can cough up the extra $14

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102858&cm_re=5770-_-14-102-858-_-Product

Or this, if the cooler fits your style

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102864&cm_re=5770-_-14-102-864-_-Product
EarthDog
05-18-10, 08:28 AM
Either 5770 as stated many times above, or if you want raw horsepower and dont care about DX11 (which that card is sub par at anyway (http://www.anandtech.com/show/2977/nvidia-s-geforce-gtx-480-and-gtx-470-6-months-late-was-it-worth-the-wait-/11)), get a 4890.
tinymouse2
05-18-10, 09:11 AM
soulfly1448 is currently selling a 5770 for $150
http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=643822

In the classified section so hopefully you have access to them!
Mr.Guvernment
05-18-10, 09:18 AM
ya 5770, i love mine.