F13Bubba Posted June 18, 2010 Posted June 18, 2010 So, I've been slowly but surely building up my PC since i started making some money doing oddjobs. I started with a Core i5-750 and MSI mobo, then gutted an old computer for the disc drive, and hdd. I've got more money now, and it's time to upgrade this horrible 7950gt. I like to play games, but I don't really care about maxing out the resolution and graphics. I currently have my eye on this, but I'm not sure how Zotac is as a company. I was heavily leaning toward some EVGA GTS 250's, but I wanted the HDMI port. I've got around $130 right now, but I can always hold off for a few weeks to get more money for a better card. Currently, I'm just playing WoW, and MW2 on my rig, but I have Battlefield Bad Company 2, and it barely runs. I guess I just want a card that will run smoothly at 1024x768, maybe even up to 1280x800. Any sugggestions? P.S. I just got a 500w OCZ modstream, but it only puts out 20 amps on the 12v rail. I got it before i researched the power requirements of the cards i was looking at, most of which require at least 24 amp minimum. Should I send this one back to newegg, and get something better? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joel.monteiro Posted June 18, 2010 Posted June 18, 2010 500w should be suffient if ur not going sli or crossfire http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16814102859 here check this out its neday better than that gts 250. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted June 19, 2010 Posted June 19, 2010 I'd look into some 5750s if I were you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F13Bubba Posted June 20, 2010 Posted June 20, 2010 I completely forgot that I made this thread lol. I went with the 250 before I got a chance to look at the 5750's. I've heard that the ATI drivers are pretty terrible for windows 7 htough, and I don't need more problems with this computer haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted June 20, 2010 Posted June 20, 2010 I completely forgot that I made this thread lol. I went with the 250 before I got a chance to look at the 5750's. I've heard that the ATI drivers are pretty terrible for windows 7 htough, and I don't need more problems with this computer haha. Idk who told you such nonsense lol. I havent a lick of trouble, unless its a 5700 core issue but I havent seen anyone complaining about them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiL3nTKiLL Posted June 20, 2010 Posted June 20, 2010 get the 5750's!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F13Bubba Posted June 20, 2010 Posted June 20, 2010 Yeah, I canceled that order so I can research a wee bit more, the extra 600+ stream processors sound like a good thing lol. I'm still worried 18 amps at the 12v rail on my psu won't be enough : ( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
_TheAlexO Posted June 20, 2010 Posted June 20, 2010 Yeah, I canceled that order so I can research a wee bit more, the extra 600+ stream processors sound like a good thing lol. I'm still worried 18 amps at the 12v rail on my psu won't be enough : ( that psu is sufficient for a 5750, they are very power efficient. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F13Bubba Posted June 21, 2010 Posted June 21, 2010 Would it make sense to spend the extra $30 for a 5770? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted June 21, 2010 Posted June 21, 2010 Would it make sense to spend the extra $30 for a 5770? Yes but only if you're comfortable with spending that much more. Neither choice is a bad one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F13Bubba Posted June 23, 2010 Posted June 23, 2010 I'm just going to stick with the 5750, I no longer have a semi-steady income to work with, so all I can afford is the $130 right now. I'm thinking I'll go with this one , and I was wondering how XFX is as a company, in honoring warranties and such. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted June 23, 2010 Posted June 23, 2010 I'm just going to stick with the 5750, I no longer have a semi-steady income to work with, so all I can afford is the $130 right now. I'm thinking I'll go with this one , and I was wondering how XFX is as a company, in honoring warranties and such. Thats a good choice, XFX are some good folks (from what I hear) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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