New GPU

[eggzile]

My friend is looking to upgrade, he is currently using Radeon HD 3650 1GB, basically he wants the best bang for his buck up to $100 possibly $150.

He games at 1280x1024,
Intel E2200 2.2GHz Dual core (can probably OC)
DDR2 667 4GB RAM
4GB DDR2 667
450watt PSU
Windows 7

 

[ganesh21]

Nvidia gtx 260 used

 

[sirmonkey1985]

used GTX 260 like ganesh said or a GTS 250(9800GTX+) or a HD4850.. anything more then those are pointless and a waste of money..

 

[Arnge]

what kind of psu ?

 

[eggzile]

He thinks a Thermaltake but hes not 100% sure.

 

[AltTabbins]

He thinks a Thermaltake but hes not 100% sure.

That could be good or bad. Some of their psu's are actually really good quality. The most common is in the 430w TR2, its going to have a hard time running even a 4760.

 

[eggzile]

I have another friend who may need a new CPU, he has a 4850 with a Pentium 4 2.8Ghz, is he bottlenecking his 4850?

 

[AltTabbins]

I have another friend who may need a new CPU, he has a 4850 with a Pentium 4 2.8Ghz, is he bottlenecking his 4850?

Short answer: Yes.
It really depends on the game, but for the most part.. yes.

 

[vjcsmoke]

5750 1GB? That's about equal to a GTS 250 in performance and is in that price bracket. It is a bit ovepriced by vendors right now though. If you can find it for MSRP ($129), it's a good video card that will also give DX11 support, etc.

 

[SixtyWattMan]

I have another friend who may need a new CPU, he has a 4850 with a Pentium 4 2.8Ghz, is he bottlenecking his 4850?

Yes, horribly bottlenecking it in any game.

 

[MJZ]

Yes, horribly bottlenecking it in any game.

Minesweeper & Solitaire OK though.

 

[SixtyWattMan]

Minesweeper & Solitaire OK though.

Those are some of the worst CPU bottlenecked games next to Source engine games. Saw a massive increase in performance when I switched from my Athlon X2 to my E8400.