I finally have some extra money to update my computer, and I think right now its really the video card that's holding me back from being able to max out graphics on games like Crysis. I wanted to know what the best video card I could get for under $500 would be, and also if it would require any modifications such as more cooling systems. (I've already upgraded my power supply). Here are specs:
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.080917-1612)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP-Pavilion
System Model: KQ496AA-ABA a6530f
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) 8450 Triple-Core Processor (3 CPUs), ~2.1GHz
Memory: 4094MB RAM
Page File: 1566MB used, 6821MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6001.18000 32bit Unicode
And current video card:
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Display Devices
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Card name: Radeon X1600/X1650 Series
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: ATI Radeon Graphics Processor (0x71C2)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_71C2&SUBSYS_234210…
Display Memory: 2301 MB
Dedicated Memory: 510 MB
Shared Memory: 1791 MB
Current Mode: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: HP w1907 Wide LCD Monitor
Thanks!|||The best graphics card on the market at the moment is the ATi HD 4870x2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…|||I'm not sure what currency of $500 but here in Australia you can get a quality ATi 4870 card.
The ATi 4870 is the fastest 512MB single card available on the market. (The 1GB version is pretty awesome too) The NVidia equivalent would be the 260 or 280 although only the 260 is under $500 Aus.
I'd go with the 4870 as the catalyst control centre <which comes with it> lets you overclock the graphics card if you have sufficient cooling quite easily.. (So it has some extra life).
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