Current setup:
i5-2400
8gb ddr3
VisionTek ATI 4870 512MB
Monitor resolution: 1920x1200
Budget: $200 (preferred), $250 (max if it provides excellent value)
Primary usage of graphics card: games
Other considerations:
- the card can't be super long. The 4870 above barely fits in my case.
- I'm alright with used or factory refurbished as long as the card is in excellent condition and comes from a reputable source.
- For the next 2 days, I'm 20 minutes from a Microcenter.
- Quiet is not essential, but my current card sounds like a desk fan on high; quieter would be nice.
- I don't currently overclock but would be willing to do so minimally for big gains in performance and small dips in stability/lifetime.
1) Should I upgrade? I can't max everything with the 4870, but everything I've played still plays alright. So it'd be nice to have something new now, but I could wait if need be. If I upgrade, the new card will stay with me for at least 2 years, so future proofing is important to me.
2) If so, to what?
Thanks,
Tarrosion
i5-2400
8gb ddr3
VisionTek ATI 4870 512MB
Monitor resolution: 1920x1200
Budget: $200 (preferred), $250 (max if it provides excellent value)
Primary usage of graphics card: games
Other considerations:
- the card can't be super long. The 4870 above barely fits in my case.
- I'm alright with used or factory refurbished as long as the card is in excellent condition and comes from a reputable source.
- For the next 2 days, I'm 20 minutes from a Microcenter.
- Quiet is not essential, but my current card sounds like a desk fan on high; quieter would be nice.
- I don't currently overclock but would be willing to do so minimally for big gains in performance and small dips in stability/lifetime.
1) Should I upgrade? I can't max everything with the 4870, but everything I've played still plays alright. So it'd be nice to have something new now, but I could wait if need be. If I upgrade, the new card will stay with me for at least 2 years, so future proofing is important to me.
2) If so, to what?
Thanks,
Tarrosion
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