Sinikel Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 So i am currently running a Radeon 4890HD (Old, I know!) and I do a heavy amount of gaming. I wanted to see if I could get any solid recommendations for around $200 US that would be a noticeable difference that what I am currently running. (PCI-E Cards only) The card can not be incredibly beefy either due to limited space in the casing and using a smaller motherboard. Any Advice? Games I play: MMOs - Final Fantasy A realm unborn (Beta stages atm) First person shooters - Counter Strike but will eventually play BF4 once released. Appreciate any help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporX Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 (edited) For $200 or less nothing is gonna beat this... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161404 If mail in rebates count.... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202025 Edited June 17, 2013 by ComputerEd 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black64 Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 (edited) Would you be willing to buy used? If so you could get a 6950 or a GTX 560. For new, your gonna be limited to what computer ED said before Edited June 17, 2013 by Black64 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcath2o Posted June 18, 2013 Posted June 18, 2013 I just upgraded to the Ice Q 7870 2 gig from a sapphire 4890 1 gig and the difference is fairly awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcath2o Posted June 18, 2013 Posted June 18, 2013 It is quite large tho... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted June 18, 2013 Posted June 18, 2013 Would you be willing to buy used? If so you could get a 6950 or a GTX 560. For new, your gonna be limited to what computer ED said before Implying either is better than the 7870 lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSoprano Posted June 18, 2013 Posted June 18, 2013 I picked up a Zotac 660 for under $200, small card and only needs 1 six pin connector and in my opinion is just as good as a 7870, will easily play the games you mentioned and much more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinikel Posted June 18, 2013 Posted June 18, 2013 If there is something does cost above the $200 mark but not drastically over ($250?) that you guys feel is much better than whats listed above then the input would be appreciated. I am not a big fan of rebates however and I have been keeping an eye out on craigslist, just haven't seen anything for sale in my area recently regarding cards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted June 18, 2013 Posted June 18, 2013 Maybe try getting a used 7950? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d6bmg Posted June 18, 2013 Posted June 18, 2013 Maybe try getting a used 7950? With a little bit of luck and some help of fortunate ebay listing if you can get this, then nothing can best this deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTheGamer11 Posted June 18, 2013 Posted June 18, 2013 If ya get one of the cards that Ed suggested try to get the HIS, I've heard Sapphire has black screen issues, though hopefully they have been fixed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporX Posted June 18, 2013 Posted June 18, 2013 (edited) If ya get one of the cards that Ed suggested try to get the HIS, I've heard Sapphire has black screen issues, though hopefully they have been fixed Issue was resolved a bit back... SAPPHIRE Technology has confirmed that a technical issue has been identified in two models of its HD 7870 series graphics cards, specifically SKU numbers 11199-16 and 11199-19 that were manufactured before Jan 23 2013 and before serial number A130300061911. That was posted Feb 21st Edited June 18, 2013 by ComputerEd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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