New Video Card Help Radeon HD 6950

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raghu78 said:
If you want to stay below USD 200 get the ASUS R9 280 DC2T for USD 190

www.amazon.com/Asus-R9280-DC2T-3GD5-ASUS-Graphics-Cards/dp/B00IXI5AT2/

But if you can spend a bit more go for the R9 290X Tri-X for USD 270 (250 after rebate). For that you should have a high quality 450 - 500w PSU with atleast 36A on +12v rail.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202080

what cpu and monitor res do you have ?
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35% more performance for 36% more money.... I'd jump on the 290. That's a good deal.
 
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You have the 2gb model..
That should play any game maxed out..
The only reason I sold mine was it was 1gb.
 
schmuckley said:
You have the 2gb model..
That should play any game maxed out..
The only reason I sold mine was it was 1gb.
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It's a decent card, but the newer AMD cards will blow it out of the water. There's a lot of good options between $200-$300.

If you can swing it, I just picked up an XFX 290 DD for my girlfriend's PC for $259. If that's a little too much, check out the various 280X models. Both of these will easily outperform the 6950.
 
schmuckley said:
You have the 2gb model..
That should play any game maxed out..
The only reason I sold mine was it was 1gb.
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are you trying to be funny? if yes? HA HA HA! you made it.. any game maxed out? at 1366x768 or 2010 games or aiming at ~30FPS? or what?.. LoL a really funny comment good job..:D

about the OP another vote for the R9 290X, at 250$ its just unbeatable price and performance..
 
raghu78 said:
If you want to stay below USD 200 get the ASUS R9 280 DC2T for USD 190

www.amazon.com/Asus-R9280-DC2T-3GD5-ASUS-Graphics-Cards/dp/B00IXI5AT2/

But if you can spend a bit more go for the R9 290X Tri-X for USD 270 (250 after rebate). For that you should have a high quality 450 - 500w PSU with atleast 36A on +12v rail.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202080

what cpu and monitor res do you have ?
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I5 3ghz Sandy Bridge and a 1080p monitor, nothing special.
 
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Odigo said:
I5 3ghz Sandy Bridge and a 1080p monitor, nothing special.
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then look for the 280 and overclock the hell out of it to keep it at 280X levels =).. a 290 (290X) its just too much for a non overclocked i5 sandy (IMHO:) ).. even some 2500K at +4.3ghz are a potentially a bottleneck to keep things locked at 60fps the 280 its more than enough for 1080P for a 290 with that chip would be a waste of money...

Asus R9 280@190$+free shiping

PowerColor R9 280@170$
 
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Sorry I was on my phone earlier. Here are my specs:

FirePower ModXStream Pro 600W 80Plus Semi-Modular High Performance ATX PC Power Supply 600MXSP
Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge Quad-Core 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost)
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM
P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD Mobo
VX2250 1080P Monitor

I think I decided on going with the Asus card. Leaves me with my next question. When you guys switch do you need to reinstall the cata drivers?
 
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I would swing for the Radeon 290. You should be able to find them for around 200-250. Also maybe look at buying used off the forum from some good sellers.
 
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