Which graphics card should I get?

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Dervie

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My old graphics card got short circuited (is that the term when it gets a shock? lol) so I'm looking to buy a new GPU. Here are my choices (I don't know much about each of them, I researched them review based only):
1. EVGA GeForce GTS 450 - $129.99
2. XFX Radeon HD 5670 - $131.99

3. Sapphire Radeon 5770 - $139.97

*I'm open to other options, as long as they're from www.TigerDirect.ca as I plan to visit the store directly rather than ordering the GPU online.

I'm not a hardcore gamer, although I would love to play WoW on max settings, so I don't know if these are considered over-kill for my requirements. The games I tend to play don't lag on max settings and my old card was the XFX Radeon HD 4670, lol.

My motherboard if it mattered towards my purchase:
Gigabyte GA-MA785GMT
 
bullzi

bullzi

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I'd say you'd be just fine with the 5770, should handle WoW just fine, though I don't personally play it. I'm sure somebody will have another opinion.
 
Hsv_Man

Hsv_Man

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The 5770 is a truly great card and seeing you aren't too much of a hardcore gamer this will be perfect for you.
 
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Dervie

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Sounds great. How loud is the fan, in your opinion? How long can I go on with playing a game before it starts heating up badly? Also, is my current mobo fit for it?
 
Hsv_Man

Hsv_Man

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Yeah the video card is fine for your motherboard as for how long you can play a game for it depends on where you are and what humidity.
 
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Dervie

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Sounds great, I'm gonna pick it up tomorrow then. What's the difference between the Sapphire and the XFX?
 
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Dervie

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I ended up going with the XFX Radeon HD 5770 for $159.99 rather than the $139.99 Sapphire. Think it was worth the extra $20? Anything else I could have purchased on TigerDirect.ca and is better?
 
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