Recommend a Cheap yet Powerful GPU

[Naph]

Since I'm a failure at picking out a good card. PCI-E is preferred if not needed.
Appreciated

 

[Sedako]

What constitutes as cheap?

Here's an HIS HD 4870 + free Stalker: Clear Skies for $150 after rebate. Just remember to select the combo deal at the bottom.

 

[Krynn72]

Cheap is relative. What is your budget?

 

[Naph]

Around 200-350 AUD.

 

[Eejit]

9800GTX is pretty decently priced.
Here's my first google result for Aus: http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=9800GTX

 

[Dynasty]

9800GTX

or

8800GT

 

[Naph]

http://www.pcshopper.com.au/product.php?productid=55019&cat=724&page=2

So that pretty much? Pretty expensive comparing, but this place is walking distance.

 

[Eejit]

That kind of thing. I don't think 1GB versions of 512MB cards are worth it most of the time though.

 

[soulslicer]

9800gtx, I saw the 1GB Gigabyte Edition 9800GTX+ with Zalman fan for 170 Dollars (US Dollars) that is. Then again, this crazy shop I go to doesn't charge tax for any of his products.

 

[Sedako]

That kind of thing. I don't think 1GB versions of 512MB cards are worth it most of the time though.

Depends on what resolution you game at. I'd say 1920x1080 and up will see a decent benefit in going from 512MB VRAM to 1GB.

 

[-Psy-]

I'd go with a 4850 tbh. 9800GTX+ is power-hungry and runs incredibly hot.

 

[MRG]

Sigh,

You said the magic word there....

HD4850...

That is one sweet video card. I love mine.

-MRG

 

[`Vio]

Definitely 9800GTX