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^If you are getting a old HD4670 for 3k then its great VFM :D Go ahead with that one.
If you are gonna buy a new 1GB DDR3 HD4670 ~ 4.5k(its hard to find 512MB in the market now IIRC) then HD5670 is the way to go.
 
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DarkAngel said:
^If you are getting a old HD4670 for 3k then its great VFM :D Go ahead with that one.

If you are gonna buy a new 1GB DDR3 HD4670 ~ 4.5k(its hard to find 512MB in the market now IIRC) then HD5670 is the way to go.
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Thats what i thought

But how much is the drawback in 512MB as compared to 1GB RAM in the 4670 which is generally available? in a 22" LCD at 1680X1050 native resolution
 
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for medium end cards,512mb is not at all different than a 1gb card

u may notice some difference at res higher than 1650x1050

else, its just the same,
 
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Need a graphics card recommendation under 6k,

current specs: dual core e2180 2Ghz, 2gb ddr2 ram, 160gb HDD, 1 optical drive, asus p5gc mx/1333 mobo, samsung 18.5" monitor, iball 400W smps

OS - win 7 32 bit

kindly suggest an smps within the same budget if needed

card's gonna primarily be used for gaming.
 
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Saurav3FR said:
Need a graphics card recommendation under 6k,

current specs: dual core e2180 2Ghz, 2gb ddr2 ram, 160gb HDD, 1 optical drive, asus p5gc mx/1333 mobo, samsung 18.5" monitor, iball 400W smps

OS - win 7 32 bit

kindly suggest an smps within the same budget if needed

card's gonna primarily be used for gaming.
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IMHO even the HD5670 can be too much for a iball PSU in the longer run. As you have the budget i would suggest you get these,

GPU: Sapphire 512MB GDDR5 HD5670 ~ 5.2k
PSU: FSP SAGAII 350w/ Zebronics Pro 350w ~ 1.5k

shravank30 said:
Thats what i thought

But how much is the drawback in 512MB as compared to 1GB RAM in the 4670 which is generally available? in a 22" LCD at 1680X1050 native resolution
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Unless you play VRAM hungry games like the GTA-IV there is not much of a performance difference between the 512 MB and 1GB version of the HD4670 as it is a 128-bit card.
 
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shravank30 said:
Is the Sapphire 4670 512 MB DDR3 with Arctic cooling a good option with a 22" LCD monitor running at 1680X1050 native resolution ?
I am getting the same at a good price.

I am having a 4400+ Dual Core AMD CPU & a 400W SMPS VIP Gold & 4 GB DDR2 667 Transcend RAM

I want it mainly for online business applications and some occasional gaming
The onboard graphics of my mobo geforce 6100 cannot cope up with the business applications also at that resolution.

Thanks for advising
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As suggested by DarkAngel..
Get the HD4670 if your getting it at 3k and it will be enough for casual gaming even at that resolution..

But HD 5670 is the way to go over a new HD 4670..

Saurav3FR said:
Need a graphics card recommendation under 6k,

current specs: dual core e2180 2Ghz, 2gb ddr2 ram, 160gb HDD, 1 optical drive, asus p5gc mx/1333 mobo, samsung 18.5" monitor, iball 400W smps

OS - win 7 32 bit

kindly suggest an smps within the same budget if needed

card's gonna primarily be used for gaming.
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Yes, Get the HD 5670 as suggested by both draglord and darkangel...
But instead of getting a 350w FSP or Zebby, get a get a gigabyte superb 460..

Will be a little more future proof and at 2.2k its sort of a steal.. :)
 
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is the zebby pro too bad compared to a gigabyte psu?, thing is a 5670 costs 6.3k back here, that plus the gigabyte psu will send be kinda overbudget...
 
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^ Try getting it from TE dealers. It sells for ~5.4k shipped.
Check the dealer's paradise.
 
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kit6 said:
Budget----> not more than 5k

CPU
Motherboard===> Gigabyte G31M-SL2
RAM=========> Kingston 2 GB
Monitor=======> Acer 20" Widescreen
PSU=========> Mora 400W
Primary Use====> Medicore Gaming
Resolution=====> Usually 1600X900

Open to both Nvidia/ATI

I had a card b4 u want to knw its story read this
http://www.techenclave.com/graphic-cards/my-9600gt-not-performing-as-expected-150888.html
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Get the HD 5670..will cost you a bit more than 5k..but its worth the extra bucks..
Do plan on changing your PSU..
 
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OK, I have got some threads thinking on buying an old low end card now..

First off my config...



CM Elite 330 with PSU (keep PSU in mind, not interested in buying 1 as of now)

M3a78-EM with HD3200 on board

AMD Phenom 9850BE

2GB DDR2

42" Full HD Panasonic S10 Plasma

I have got a hefty 400-500GB 1080p now and want to watch them without any issue. though they are playable with onboard gfx but the only issue i face is while 1080p background playback it kinda lags if i browse movies..which irritates me

budget 4k max 5k..

suggest used and new GPU.. i don't mind buying used one.. actually In my opinion it's such a great way to save money if you are addicted to try out new stuffs.
 
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kuld33p said:
OK, I have got some threads thinking on buying an old low end card now..

First off my config...

CM Elite 330 with PSU (keep PSU in mind, not interested in buying 1 as of now)
M3a78-EM with HD3200 on board
AMD Phenom 9850BE
2GB DDR2
42" Full HD Panasonic S10 Plasma

I have got a hefty 400-500GB 1080p now and want to watch them without any issue. though they are playable with onboard gfx but the only issue i face is while 1080p background playback it kinda lags if i browse movies..which irritates me

budget 4k max 5k..

suggest used and new GPU.. i don't mind buying used one.. actually In my opinion it's such a great way to save money if you are addicted to try out new stuffs.
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Get the HD 5670 ~ 5.2k as suggested by darkangel..
Will play the movies without any problem..

Yes its DX11 ..
getting an old one will be tough..as the card is relatively new in the market..and the users are satisfied with it..
do give it a try in the market section though..
 
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