Looking at a new computer

[Zaih]

I was just wondering what GPU I should get with the phenom II x2 processor because I don't want something to expensive but that is like right in the middle so if someone could let me know that would be great thank you.

 

[spynoodle]

You'll probably want this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...8&cm_re=Radeon_HD_5770-_-14-102-898-_-Product
Or, if you want to spend a bit more, this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...2&cm_re=RAdeon_HD_5850-_-14-102-932-_-Product

You'll see a huge performance difference if you go for the 5850 instead of the 5770, but it's your choice. They're both great cards.

 

[Perkomate]

+1 for the 5770. I have one and it is everything i expected, and more. Crysis 2 on full resolution and full detail, on about 38-45 frames per second.

 

[Zaih]

Alright awesome thank you.

 

[spynoodle]

Alright awesome thank you.

No prob. So did you decide on the 5770 or the 5850? What's your budget?

 

[Zaih]

Think im going for the 5770 because that's what I have in my build now and it is excellent!

 

[spynoodle]

Think im going for the 5770 because that's what I have in my build now and it is excellent!

So you already got it? Sweet. Pretty epic, right?

 

[Zaih]

Ha yeah its sick.

 

[Perkomate]

which brand? XFX, Sapphire?

 

[Zaih]

I got the XFX. Its nice but heats up pretty fast as well. But im assuming it does that on most Graphics cards anyway.

 

[spynoodle]

I got the XFX. Its nice but heats up pretty fast as well. But im assuming it does that on most Graphics cards anyway.

XFX's lifetime warranty is pretty awesome. You can think to yourself, "Hey, this thing could get hot enough to light on fire and I could always just get a replacement."

 

[Zaih]

Oh haha I didn't know that. Sick!

 

[jonnyp11]

well how long have you had it, you have to register it online within 30 days for it to get the lifetime, otherwise it's like 2 years i think