http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3501
the 4870x2 wins in every test against the 285
and both having the same price
price/performance ati is better
only downside for the 4870x2 is needing higher psu, it takes about 100 extra watts than the 285, which isnt a big deal i guess
the 8800 or the ati 4830 might be ok, but they'll probably need extra power connecters, which could be a problem for an old computer
in that case check out the ati 4670
underclock ur gfx card, and decrease ur cpu multiplier and cancel any overclokcing if any
also if u have an option of sli
or an ingame option to use multi gpu , also disable it <-- this will probably make the game proces using only 1 gpu
all that should decrease ur power usage alot
they say gigabyte 4850 have some noise problems, google for some reviews to make sure
so i'd go with saphire 4850
or u might take a look at the ati4830
and u probably need a procesor :p
the cheapest quad core around should do u fine, if u descided to go dual core then e5200 (since u r...
i registered my account becasue i want to share this with others, as i saw people complaing about the noise problem of some gigabyte cards on newegg
the solution is very simple and costs about $1
the problem is that the card has a fan that is connected using a dual cable, and have no speed...