what graphics card ! :)

[cuzzaUK]

Hi guys, i have 250 pounds for a graphics card now i have a pci express x16 slot in my mobo so im lookin for a great graphics card that will run cod, crysis etc on good specs etc !

i would like it if you could get one from here :
http://www.eclipsecomputers.com/subcategories.aspx?subcat=225&subcatname=nVidia PCI-Express&cat=18

or any other shop in the UK

also, i currently have a graphics card in my comp now, is it possible to have 2 in there ?

Thanks

 

[Shane]

Get something like this

XFX ATI Radeon HD 5850 XXX 1024MB GDDR5

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-157-XF

 

[cuzzaUK]

would this be better ?

http://www.eclipsecomputers.com/product.aspx?code=GCA-XNGTX285M1

Thanks

 

[cuzzaUK]

anything better for the price anyone ?

 

[ganzey]

would this be better ?

http://www.eclipsecomputers.com/product.aspx?code=GCA-XNGTX285M1

Thanks

no it wouldnt. and what power supply do you have? cause u might need to upgrade that as well to run a beast of a graphics card like that

 

[cuzzaUK]

I have a 700w

 

[Stoic Sentinel]

I have a 700w

700W... what brand? Lol, is it even a branded PSU?

 

[cuzzaUK]

sorry ocz lol

 

[Stoic Sentinel]

also, i currently have a graphics card in my comp now, is it possible to have 2 in there ?

Yeah, you can run 2 in there, but unless you have another 5850, I'm not sure you can Xfire it. You can still use your other one for additional monitor, with the 5850 + whatever else you have, I think you can have a 5 monitor set-up

Your 700w OCZ should be enough to power both the cards.

 

[cuzzaUK]

what do you mean i cant xfire it :/ ?

 

[Stoic Sentinel]

what do you mean i cant xfire it :/ ?

Iirc, you cannot crossfire 2 different cards, but I don't crossfire, so you'll be better off hearing this from someone who does/have in the past

 

[cuzzaUK]

ill just use the one card then lol

Thanks mate

 

[Stoic Sentinel]

ill just use the one card then lol

Thanks mate

Np, the 5850 should be more than enough

 

[Gareth]

If you are going to spend £250.00 on a piece of hardware, I suggest you do not order from Eclipse Computers, on every order I have placed with them, they have never had it in stock with no ETA expected, charged my card, then put up a fight about refunding me!

Try using www.scan.co.uk, www.ebuyer.com and there's some others which I forgot the name of (still new for shopping for PC parts in the UK )

On that note, I agree with Nevakonaza's choice, with the 5850 =)

 

[Geoff]

Iirc, you cannot crossfire 2 different cards, but I don't crossfire, so you'll be better off hearing this from someone who does/have in the past

I believe you can actually.

 

[Matthew1990]

Crossfire ain't SLI, it's much better.