Graphic card under 5k

utkarsh007

utkarsh007

U7karsh
Hey i wanna upgrade my graphic card. Presently i have nvidia geforce 8400gs but games like crysis 2 are not working. So i now wanna buy a new graphic card which can fulfill all my needs and doesn't becomes obsolete in atleast 2 years.
Plz help me decide fast
My budget is 5k

my pc specs are:

Windows 7 ultimate
core 2 duo @2.67ghz
nvidia geforce 8400gs
2 gb ram
250 gb hdd
 
saswat23

saswat23

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Radeon 5670 DDR5 512MB -- 4.2k
Radeon 6670 DDR5 1GB -- 5.4k
Both have almost similar performance, but as the later one is latest with 1GB VRAM its definitely worth it.
So, go for 6670.

BTW mention which monitor and PSU-SMPS you have..??
 
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utkarsh007

utkarsh007

U7karsh
Piyush said:
PSU model/brand?
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I dont know coz i have hcl ec2 and have not yet opened it due to warranty issues......

saswat23 said:
Radeon 5670 DDR5 512MB -- 4.2k
Radeon 6670 DDR5 1GB -- 5.4k
Both have almost similar performance, but as the later one is latest with 1GB VRAM its definitely worth it.
So, go for 6670.

BTW mention which monitor and PSU-SMPS you have..??
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I don't know about psu but i have hcl ec2 21'' monitor.
 
Skud

Skud

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Get a 6670, it will cost you around 5.4k, performs somewhat better than 5670 and is a very good overclocker. As the GFX card won't need an additional power connector, you would be fine with your current SMPS.
 
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jkultimate

jkultimate

GAMING IS NOT A CRIME
Considering your budget, Sapphire Radeon HD 5670 1 gb gddr5 will be the ultimate choice. Around 5K
 
saswat23

saswat23

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No, around this budget you cant really find a nVidia competitor. 5670/6670 is the ultimate choice in this budget.
Although your PSU may handle these cards but to be on the safer side:
If you can increase you budget then a FSP SAGAII 350W with 6670 at 7.4k will be the best option.
If you are really strict on budget, then go for Radeon 5670 with FSP SAGAII 350W at 4.2k + 1.4k -- 5.6k.
And moreover nvidia GPUs consume more power and run hotter than AMD.
 
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jkultimate

jkultimate

GAMING IS NOT A CRIME
utkarsh007 said:
Hm i dnt know y but i favour nvidia.
What's say????
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There is no other Nvidia Card for this budget matching the performance of HD 5670. All cards are slower than 5670.

If you spend this budget buying a Nvidia card, you WILL NOT get the performance of HD RADEON 5670.

And Yeah, it IS OVERCLOCKABLE.
Sapphire HD 5670 1GB Review » Page 6 - Testing: Setup & Overclocking - Overclockers Club

AND YOU CAN GO FOR XFX OR SAPPHIRE OPTION.
 
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Skud

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utkarsh007 said:
Hmm but can 5670 be overclocked without harming it with my existing psu?
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That's something you have to find for yourself.

jkultimate said:
There is no other Nvidia Card for this budget matching the performance of HD 5670. All cards are slower than 5670.

If you spend this budget buying a Nvidia card, you WILL NOT get the performance of HD RADEON 5670.

And Yeah, it IS OVERCLOCKABLE.
Sapphire HD 5670 1GB Review » Page 6 - Testing: Setup & Overclocking - Overclockers Club

AND YOU CAN GO FOR XFX OR SAPPHIRE OPTION.
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5670 is OCable, but whether it can be OCed stably with the generic PSU, that is the question.

@utkarsh007: get the GPU first, when need arises OC, and then check whether the PSU is up to the mark or not.
 
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utkarsh007

utkarsh007

U7karsh
Skud said:
That's something you have to find for yourself.



5670 is OCable, but whether it can be OCed stably with the generic PSU, that is the question.

@utkarsh007: get the GPU first, when need arises OC, and then check whether the PSU is up to the mark or not.
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yup u r correct
first let me buy it and then check it out
 
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