TCcomputers29 Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 Not that the card is bad, it's just not suited for gaming. In the line-up, the 68xx and 69xx range is more suited for gaming. With AMD, the higher the second number, the higher in the range you are. It got pretty good frames per sec on most games about 5-10 from the 6850, what about the 550ti or gts 450 would they be good? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 If you want to save money, get a 5770. It performs like the 6790 and isn't overpriced lol Otherwise that 460 1GB is equal with the 6850. But if you can find a 6850 cheaper than by all means get it, I'd get one of the two (do NOT get the SE, or slow edition of the 460 1GB though.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk336699 Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 (edited) how about the 460 GTX 1024MB on this page for 109 Edited August 8, 2011 by jk336699 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 how about the 460 GTX 1024MB on this page for 109 That's the one I linked I just included the $5 shipping for him making it $115 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickk47 Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 Not that the card is bad, it's just not suited for gaming. The 6790 or the 460 will perform great on a 18.5inch setup. To compare, I am playing SC2 on Extreme (max) and Witcher 2 on med/high, and Oblivion maxed out all on a 20.1 inch monitor (1680x1050). With a slightly Oc'd 5770. Yes a 5770. If that kind of performance isnt "suited for gaming" then idk what is. Don't spend more than you have to. You'll probably be upgrading over time anyways, so my suggestion is to get the best bang for the buck out right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 The 6790 or the 460 will perform great on a 18.5inch setup. To compare, I am playing SC2 on Extreme (max) and Witcher 2 on med/high, and Oblivion maxed out all on a 20.1 inch monitor (1680x1050). With a slightly Oc'd 5770. Yes a 5770. If that kind of performance isnt "suited for gaming" then idk what is. Don't spend more than you have to. You'll probably be upgrading over time anyways, so my suggestion is to get the best bang for the buck out right now. It's unsuitable for them to ask for the money they do for it, it's clearly a rebranded 5770 and performs in the $100 range or lower Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCcomputers29 Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 nice, might get the 6770 or 6790 I think nvidia cards are too expensive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickk47 Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 It's unsuitable for them to ask for the money they do for it, it's clearly a rebranded 5770 and performs in the $100 range or lower Yes, I concur. They just rebrand things and jack up the price... @TCcomputers29, Don't get the 6790. A 6770 will be awesome, as well as have DX11 capabilities unlike 5770 while they are virtually the same price. $119 and a $20 rebate which makes it $99. (although I hate MIRs, never really liked them.) Sapphire 6770 I used to be a huge nVidia fan, always bought their GPUs but had to jump on the 5770 last year because 1) my 8800gtx broke and 2) it was on sale for $119. I have no complaints with this AMD card. It is my first videocard under $200 and I am blown away by its performance. If you want to play BF3 on a fairly high setting, I would suggest a 6850 or a Geforce 560 or higher, but it's all up to you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 Why not sell him your 6850 and upgrade to a 560Ti or 6870 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCcomputers29 Posted August 11, 2011 Posted August 11, 2011 Why not sell him your 6850 and upgrade to a 560Ti or 6870 WHAT!, i love my gigabyte 6850 , isn't the 550ti a lower performer than the 6850? 6790= better performance than 550ti hey just found a 5830 (sapphire) for $140 is it better or equal to the 6790? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCcomputers29 Posted August 11, 2011 Posted August 11, 2011 Yes, I concur. They just rebrand things and jack up the price... @TCcomputers29, Don't get the 6790. A 6770 will be awesome, as well as have DX11 capabilities unlike 5770 while they are virtually the same price. $119 and a $20 rebate which makes it $99. (although I hate MIRs, never really liked them.) Sapphire 6770 I used to be a huge nVidia fan, always bought their GPUs but had to jump on the 5770 last year because 1) my 8800gtx broke and 2) it was on sale for $119. I have no complaints with this AMD card. It is my first videocard under $200 and I am blown away by its performance. If you want to play BF3 on a fairly high setting, I would suggest a 6850 or a Geforce 560 or higher, but it's all up to you do you think the 6770 would be able to play BF3? thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Water_Hazard Posted August 11, 2011 Posted August 11, 2011 do you think the 6770 would be able to play BF3? thanks Maybe on low settings. I second IVI on the 460. You just can't beat that performance for the price. http://bf3blog.com/battlefield-3-system-requirements/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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