Best bang for the buck?

[bananapeel42]

Ok, just built a mid range system, Core2 E7400 4GB. What is the best bang for the buck graphics card? I'm not looking low end, but maybe a middle and a high end choice.

I'm trying to stay as cheap as possible for the best card...

 

[techboie]

4850x2 -$250

4830 -$80

4830 CF - 160$

 

[SunnyD]

how big is your buck? That's the important question.

Right now, the best bang for the buck is either a NVIDIA GTX260+ or an ATI 4870 1GB in the $180 range, depending on what's on sale.

 

[bananapeel42]

I was trying to stay around 150. How is the 9800GTX?

 

[ghost recon88]

For $150 for a HD 4870 512MB.

 

[bananapeel42]

I keep seeing 4850's at the ~150 price point. Where to buy the 4870?

 

[Wreckage]

Here's an EVGA 9800GTX+ for around $130
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814130339

$15 off with promo code " EVGAN871219 ", ends 2/19

$10 rebate though.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

the 4870 512mb is a much better card and better deal than the 9800gtx. that is the best bang/buck in your price range.

 

[spittledip]

If there is a 4870 at 150, that is the best. If not, then I would go with a 9800GTX+ over a 4850 b/c of better cooler unless you don't like dual slot cooling..

edit: o yeah, better warranty and manufacturer at the same price point with 9800GTX+ (EVGA)

 

[Wreckage]

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
the 4870 512mb is a much better card and better deal than the 9800gtx. that is the best bang/buck in your price range.

Can you link one that is under $130?

 

[bananapeel42]

4870 all shows 200+

 

[Brutus04]

4830 = GDDR3 memory; definitely go with the 4870 05 4850...depending on your buck of course.

 

[bananapeel42]

what's the best price on a 4870?

 

[Wreckage]

Originally posted by: bananapeel42
4870 all shows 200+

Yeah that's why I suggested the 9800GTX+ well within your price range.

 

[Tempered81]

4870 512 is $164

 

[Keysplayr]

Originally posted by: jaredpace
4870 512 is $164

We need a link Jared. That's a great price.

 

[Keysplayr]

Originally posted by: Wreckage

Originally posted by: bananapeel42
4870 all shows 200+

Yeah that's why I suggested the 9800GTX+ well within your price range.

Wreckage, see if you can find this guy the cheapest 4870 512 you can. You're always scouring for prices, so you may have better sources.

 

[Wreckage]

Originally posted by: keysplayr2003

Originally posted by: Wreckage

Originally posted by: bananapeel42
4870 all shows 200+

Yeah that's why I suggested the 9800GTX+ well within your price range.

Wreckage, see if you can find this guy the cheapest 4870 512 you can. You're always scouring for prices, so you may have better sources.

I actually checked newegg (that's as far as I generally scour and could not find one for around $150).

The cheapest there is $175 after a $20 rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814161236

For that price you may as well start looking at a GTX260 or 1GB 4870.

However these are all out of the OPs budget. Maybe you can get him some sort of inside deal?

Again I was answering the question as asked "best card for around 150".

 

[AmberClad]

Originally posted by: jaredpace
4870 512 is $164

If you're referring to the black and blue HIS one -- I was camping that hot deal the past couple of days and the price went back up a few hours ago.

 

[Tempered81]

oh yeah, i just saw it's back up to 194 now

link:
http://forums.anandtech.com/me...=2277488&enterthread=y


it was like $159 if you use live.com C/B

 

[Keysplayr]

Originally posted by: Wreckage

Originally posted by: keysplayr2003

Originally posted by: Wreckage

Originally posted by: bananapeel42
4870 all shows 200+

Yeah that's why I suggested the 9800GTX+ well within your price range.

Wreckage, see if you can find this guy the cheapest 4870 512 you can. You're always scouring for prices, so you may have better sources.

I actually checked newegg (that's as far as I generally scour and could not find one for around $150).

The cheapest there is $175 after a $20 rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814161236

For that price you may as well start looking at a GTX260 or 1GB 4870.

However these are all out of the OPs budget. Maybe you can get him some sort of inside deal?

Again I was answering the question as asked "best card for around 150".

Thanks dude.

So there you have it OP. In your price range are 9800GTX or 4850. Both cards are comparable so it all depends on which one you can find cheaper.

 

[SlowSpyder]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814121272

Factory overclocked (680MHz core) 4850 for $115 after rebate is a pretty hot deal.

 

[legcramp]

Get a used HD4870 from a reputable seller on this forum for around $150-160 shipped.

I see them all the time.

 

[octopus41092]

HD4850 is around $100, but you can also get the HD4870 for roughly $200, sometimes less if you can find a good deal. I would say get the HD4850, I bought it a while back for about $180 and it was great performance for the price then and still is now.

 

[Tempered81]

Wow, I'm really thankful for AMD's pricing of RV770. Without that competition, GT200's would still be ~$300 & $500