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Title: Graphics card
Post by: Shipmate101 on March 01, 2011, 05:19:13

What do people recommend for a good graphics card my price range is 200-300 Australian dollars

Title: Re: Graphics card
Post by: vin_sun on March 01, 2011, 06:40:52

Hi Shipmate,

With that budget and if you want to get close to $ 300, go for the ATI Radeon HD HD 6970. There is no card beyond this from the Radeon stable !!

I am not aware of any Australian website but you can check out the American one called www.newegg.com just to get an idea of the cards available in your budget range. Of courses, prices may differ.

Regards
vin_sun

Title: Re: Graphics card
Post by: as355 on March 16, 2011, 10:37:42

6970's are $350-$400 here.http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=193_1178

If your budget doesn't stretch you can get the 6950 and unlock it. It's easily done just google unlock 6950->6970.
The 6950 should be plenty fast enough anyway. Get the 2Gb version if you're running high resolutions (1920x1200)
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=193_1179

Title: Re: Graphics card
Post by: saltydog on March 16, 2011, 11:13:06

Let's not forget the GTX 470.. ;)

Title: Re: Graphics card
Post by: as355 on March 16, 2011, 11:47:26

Quote from: saltydog on March 16, 2011, 11:13:06

Let's not forget the GTX 470.. ;)

Not in the same ballpark.

570 and I'd agree but they're insanely expensive down here.

Title: Re: Graphics card
Post by: saltydog on March 17, 2011, 01:37:15

Over here too.. :)
I wouldn't completely rule out the GTX470, some consider it the best under-$300 card in 2011
http://hubpages.com/hub/Best-Video-Card
 At around $260 it is in the same price range as the Radeon 6950..

One thing to consider when installing a new graphic card is if you will need an new PSU (Power Supply Unit)