Video Card recommendation

[sidweyz]

Currently using the onchip graphics. I want to get into a bit more gaming and not have to run run low settings especially with a monitor that can do 1920x1080. I would be happy with play games at 1280x720 with moderate settings. Also at some point I would like to be able to rip Blu-rays. My budgets is ~$100.

A friend of mine recommended a GTX260 as he has one with an older Antec 420w psu.

Asus P7H55-M Pro
i3-550 @ 3.5
4gb G.Skill RipJaws DDR3 1333 4GBRL
1tb Samsung F3
Sony Card Reader
Samsung Lightscribe DVD-DL Writer
Antec 430w Earthwatts
Antec 300 case

Acer H213H 1080P monitor

 

[kumquatsrus]

new 5770 @ $110:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131330&cm_re=5770-_-14-131-330-_-Product

or used/new? gtx 460 768mb if you can find one for cheap (it performs about 25-30% faster on avg than the 5770, but draws more power as well - requires an additional 6 pin pcie connector)

otherwise, a used gtx 260 is a good choice depending on the price (gtx 260 is comparable to a 5770, but draws more power as well - requires an additional 6 pin pcie connector).

used gtx 260 for $73 in fs section today:
http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1600694&highlight=gtx+260

at that price, i would jump on that asap though.

 

[DOOMHAMMA]

You can find the 5770 floating around $100 or under with rebates, I'd get that rather than the 260 (not bad, whatever). If you can snag a 460 768mb, do that for sure.