what graphics card to get ?


  1. krazymate
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
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    what graphics card to get ?


    hey guys !
    so i just built a new rig heres the specs

    Asus LE V2
    Phenom II x4 955
    4GB Kingston DDR3 hyperx CL7 1333
    160Gb Front end
    1TB Back End both Sata
    Corsair 650W
    CoolerMaster Scout

    now for this rig i need a good graphics card to finish the beast off i have a certain budget around 150 i been looking around and the ones thats caught my eye has been the ATI Raedon 5570HD and the Nvidia GTS 450 both of these has had great reviews im really stuck, if you could give me advice on which graphics card is best for the buck please say
    Keep in mind i want to be able to play Battlefield Bad Company 2 COD Black ops and Medal Of honour all at maxed out

    thankyou.
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  3. yowanvista
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    Windows 10 Pro x64, Arch Linux
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    GTX460/470 or Radeon HD6870/6850 for performance
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  4. stormy13
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    Keep in mind i want to be able to play Battlefield Bad Company 2 COD Black ops and Medal Of honour all at maxed out
    You might get there with the GTS 450, but not even close with a HD 5570. Start here for how the 5570 stacks up,

    Battlefield: Bad Company 2 GPU Performance In-depth > 1680x1050 – High/Medium/Low - TechSpot

    and an idea how the 450 does,

    Axle GeForce GTS 450 OC 1 GB Review - Page 7/32 | techPowerUp
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  6. krazymate
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    okay thanks guys think im gunna go with a GTS 460 thanks alot big help !
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  7. fseal
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    Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
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    I found a 465 fo $150 on sale at Frys one day and it performs amazingly well. Essentially as well as my gtx480 on the games I've played on both of them! Amazing bargan.
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