which GPU?

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my kids computer finaly went to the grave and now i need to build them a mid level gaming rig.my question is,in the $150 GPU range what is the best bang for my buck? i was looking at the gtx 550,5830,460 and the 6850.and also this could help,i have a PSU already for it so i want be buying a new one for this new card.the PSU that i got is in the link below.

PSU is here- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256061

ps.why am at it could yall check over this build below and let me hear what yall think/recommend.for the record, i have a screen,mouse/keyboard,cd/dvd burner and a few HDD's.oh...almost forgot,it needs to be under $700,cheaper the better but i dont want it to be dirt cheap as hardware like that fall apart and dont last long.

Case- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163168
Mobo- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813186209
Ram- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145218
OS- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754
CPU- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103656 (got this CPU because its 95w and think its great at its price/performance.i know its not a BE CPU but im not going to OC it to the max,maybe to 3-3.2)
CPU cooler- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118090
GPU- not sure yet.

total price w/o GPU- $505.80
 
I agree with Strangle's recommendations for changes.

You might want to add a PSU - systems run a little smother with them. If you are not planning more than one video card and no more than minor OC, this would be a good one:

Corsair Builder Series 600w - $50 AR with free shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139019&Tpk=corsair 600w

What resolution monitor will you be using? That is a key cnsideration in sizing a video card. Given your budget, you might consider the GTX 460 768 MB card - it is not a powerful as the HD 6850 but also costs less. It is a solid card that can be found at a discount right now because it is being replaced by the GTX 550 Ti, but the new card is slower. The 768MB version of the GTX 460 is only slightly slower than the 1GB version, but costs substantially less. See the slight performance difference in this article:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-460-gf104-fermi,2684.html

Note that on the THG Best Card for the Money article linked below, the GTX 460 1 GB is one of the cards recommended at the $200 price level. This card is almost as fast and as shown in the review above, and costs quite a bit less..

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews...card-geforce-gtx-590-radeon-hd-6990,2879.html

For a specific card, I recommend the MSI Twin Frozr because of its effective but quiet heatsink/fan, factory overclock, and good price – only $130 after rebate.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...19&cm_re=gtx_460_768mb-_-14-127-519-_-Product


For general information about selecting video cards that incudes identifying system requirements and features, gaming and non-gaming cards, reviews, and installion you might want to go to:

http://www.upgradevideocards.com
 
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