SOLVED Low Budget Graphics card (80$)

[Purple Haze]

Hello, I am looking for a graphics card hopefully under 80$ that will handle high FPS gameplay on lower demanding games like COD 4.

The best I have found under 80$ was actually for 58$ on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004ROBIHO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=A324JE0ZM9HMPQ

The GeForce GT 440, which seems like a pretty good card for the price.

The voltage is very low on the 440, which isn't a problem as I have 650 Watt power supply.

Is there any card that is better than the GT 440 for my price?

(P.S. I don't believe Radeons would run at their full potential, because my PCIe slot is 1.00 when 2.1 Radeons, as I have heard, cause trouble with these slots).

Thanks
-Haze

 

[manu2b]

I'd grab a used 460 if your psu can handle it, or a used 550.

 

[Purple Haze]

I'd grab a used 460 if your psu can handle it, or a used 550.

For the used prices I am seeing 120$+
Is there a link you can give me?

 

[Operant]

I am seeing used 550Ti's under $80 right now on ebay. Might take a bit of luck to grab one. 460s are going regularly for $60 so you can probably nab one much easier than a 550. This is just ebay by the way. You may be able to look around elsewhere and find an even better deal.

 

[manu2b]

^+1
What I was about to say...

 

[Purple Haze]

I am seeing used 550Ti's under $80 right now on ebay. Might take a bit of luck to grab one. 460s are going regularly for $60 so you can probably nab one much easier than a 550. This is just ebay by the way. You may be able to look around elsewhere and find an even better deal.

Lowest I could find for 460 was 90$ buy it now. Not to big of a fan of bidding if that was what your were referring to? Thanks though much cheaper prices.

 

[manu2b]

^ Well, check when the bid ends, set your alarm 15 mins before and have a look.

Worth a try, no?

 

[Operant]

Yeah, I was referring to bidding. Understandable that you are not a big fan. A lot of people aren't (I am so-so with it )

Edit: +1 to what manu said. Setting an alarm and just tossing the minimum next bid in is a pretty safe bet.

 

[manu2b]

I am not a big bidder, either, but I made some VEEERRRYYY good deal on ebay!

 

[Purple Haze]

^ Well, check when the bid ends, set your alarm 15 mins before and have a look.

Worth a try, no?

hah, I'll give it a go, thanks.

 

[nanoscale]

You should check out newegg open box card. I have seen a lot of GTX 450 and GTX 550 Ti for around $72-$80 included shipping. They usually have open box deal at 6-6:30pm Central time.

 

[irrykuxeh]

There's a 7770 for sale in the classifieds for $90. I bet you could talk him down to $80 if 80 is a strict limit.

 

[Purple Haze]

I was actually looking at a geforce 9800 for 80$, Which seems better than a 440 in most ways, but idk if it is "outdated."

 

[Purple Haze]

You should check out newegg open box card. I have seen a lot of GTX 450 and GTX 550 Ti for around $72-$80 included shipping. They usually have open box deal at 6-6:30pm Central time.

I just found an openbox 440 2 gb for 58$!
Same Price as the 1 gb

 

[manu2b]

The 440 is really weak, and the 2GB won't help on such a card. I don't think it's worth the $58 honestly...

I've looked around a bit, and it seems that a 5770, a 5830 or a 5850 would work on your PCIe 1.0 slot.

You can check these ones.

EDIT: comparison between a 5770 and a440 http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/538?vs=610

 

[Purple Haze]

The 440 is really weak, and the 2GB won't help on such a card. I don't think it's worth the $58 honestly...

I've looked around a bit, and it seems that a 5770, a 5830 or a 5850 would work on your PCIe 1.0 slot.

You can check these ones.

EDIT: comparison between a 5770 and a440 http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/538?vs=610

ok, I found a 5770 for 50$, but the catch is the fan doesn't work.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B004Z538IC/ref=dp_olp_0?ie=UTF8&condition=all

I'll look around some more.

 

[manu2b]

Yep, I am sure you can find one for $60/$70

 

[Purple Haze]

I found a 5830 for 75 $ (buy it now).
5770's seem to be 90$ at the lowest.
5850's seem to be 120+

I think I may go with the 5830!

 

[manu2b]

Yep, the 5830 is a good card, around 20% faster than a 5770, but need more power.

What kind of PSU do you have?

 

[Purple Haze]

Thermaltake 650 Watts, I haven't checked it into detail if you need that info