200$ Vga for I5 3570k

[Brokas]

Hello, i need video card suggestions for I5 3570k cpu, from what i heard on weaker cards like gtx 460 ( it's older ) it will bottleneck ( correct me if i'm wrong ) So i need a video card that's 200$~ and wouldn't bottleneck if that's possible .. my mobo is asrock z77 extreme4 if it helps.

 

[bobkn]

Radeon HD 7850.

 

[kbrady1979]

Nvidia: GTX 660

AMD: HD 7850

Look at either of those lines and pick one out, they are similar performers

 

[bobkn]

Nvidia: GTX 660

AMD: HD 7850

Look at either of those lines and pick one out, they are similar performers

I'd take the 660 over the 7850, but at my favorite online vendor (www.newegg.com) the 660 cards start at about $210, while the lowest priced 7850s are at $165.

Going above $200, the 7870 is better than the 7850.

Where to draw the line?

 

[kbrady1979]

The price range is pretty significant, that's for sure. When I give someone a recommendation when on a budget, I try to suggest a higher level component if it's within $20-30 bucks of the original budget. Quite a few people say, "I have X amount of money for this piece" when in fact, they could add a few dollars to that and step up to a much better component. It's easy to spot someone with a firm budget, and in those cases I try to stay within that figure. I like to give people options, rather than tell them what they can get, so they can make the decision on what to get. In this case, if the budget is firm, it's the 7850 all the way, or maybe find a deal on a 7870. Otherwise, a good deal on an OC'd 660 would be really nice, especially when you factor in the better driver support.