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madnav
Forerunner
Re: The Graphic Card Advisor
service is good.
if you are buying from lammy then buy from prime.. service will be better than you expect
just get the sapphire.Private Ryan said:Thanks for the info, buddy!I'll not be upgrading for a while after this, so I'd better get something that'll serve me for year or 2 atleast.
Okay, a final question.
So which brand do you think would be the safest choice?
Thanks,
Ryan
service is good.
if you are buying from lammy then buy from prime.. service will be better than you expect
ragzdiablo
Explorer
Re: The Graphic Card Advisor
to a better 400w one...
a FSP SAGA II 400 ~ 2k or gigabyte superb ~ 2.2k..
the extreme series are very low on efficiency and not reliable at all..
GTS250 is high on power consumption..so better to feed it better..
Its better that you change your PSU too..nj_gamer said:
to a better 400w one...
a FSP SAGA II 400 ~ 2k or gigabyte superb ~ 2.2k..
the extreme series are very low on efficiency and not reliable at all..
GTS250 is high on power consumption..so better to feed it better..
Private Ryan
Explorer
Re: The Graphic Card Advisor
@Maddy : I buy stuff from Prime only re. Indeed, their service is the best. Swapnil is very helpful. 
hyeah: Btw, long time! How are you?
crvinay_4u said:
aercy said:
Thanks Maddy, aercy and crivinay_4u.madnav said:just get the sapphire.
service is good.
if you are buying from lammy then buy from prime.. service will be better than you expect
@Maddy : I buy stuff from Prime only re.
Indeed, their service is the best. Swapnil is very helpful. hyeah: Btw, long time! How are you? Re: The Graphic Card Advisor
The performance of HD4670 is 275% more than HD5450?? Ok this Q comes from a person who knows nothing abt gfx cards. If we check model nos for any electronics the one with the higher number is the newer and more powerful one na?? Like Nokia 8250 was better than Nokia 8210.. So how is 4670 performance > 5450 performance and both at the same price ??
DarkAngel said::lol:. Do some googling. Is typing HD5450 review that tough.
techPowerUp :: Sapphire HD 5450 512 MB GDDR3 Review :: Page 29 / 33
FYI the performance of HD4670 is 275% more the HD5450 on an avg.
HD4670 is the best gaming card u can buy for less than 4k and will perform very well for the games u are planning to play at those resolutions.
The performance of HD4670 is 275% more than HD5450?? Ok this Q comes from a person who knows nothing abt gfx cards. If we check model nos for any electronics the one with the higher number is the newer and more powerful one na?? Like Nokia 8250 was better than Nokia 8210.. So how is 4670 performance > 5450 performance and both at the same price ??
DarkAngel
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Re: The Graphic Card Advisor
Its not so in case of GPU's.
Generally for eg.. there are two series. HD4xxx and HD5xxx
The HD5670 is 20-25% better than the HD4670.
Look at the last three digits of the consecutive series in case of ATI(2 digits in case of Nvida)
If it is same then the latest is better than the older one by 25%.
So the HD4670(670) is greater than HD5450(450) as 670>>450. This is the simpliest way for a newbie to guess the performace. Even simpler is just enter the card name in google and check reviews. They are simple enuf for even newbies to understand which card offers better performance.
The HD5450 is costlier as it has DX11(it doesnt matter much as it wond t be able to run any series DX11 game at good FPS as the card is low end). It consumes lesser power and throws in a few extras for the HTPC market.
As a gaming grade card the HD4670 512MB GDDDR3 priced at Rs.3850 is any day much better than the HD5450 as evident from the review.
Even in case of Nokia they have the 5230 and 5233. The 5230 costs 1k more and has 3G and GPS which the 5233 lacks So a name doesnt convey everything.
amitmk said:
Its not so in case of GPU's.
Generally for eg.. there are two series. HD4xxx and HD5xxx
The HD5670 is 20-25% better than the HD4670.
Look at the last three digits of the consecutive series in case of ATI(2 digits in case of Nvida)
If it is same then the latest is better than the older one by 25%.
So the HD4670(670) is greater than HD5450(450) as 670>>450. This is the simpliest way for a newbie to guess the performace. Even simpler is just enter the card name in google and check reviews. They are simple enuf for even newbies to understand which card offers better performance.
The HD5450 is costlier as it has DX11(it doesnt matter much as it wond t be able to run any series DX11 game at good FPS as the card is low end). It consumes lesser power and throws in a few extras for the HTPC market.
As a gaming grade card the HD4670 512MB GDDDR3 priced at Rs.3850 is any day much better than the HD5450 as evident from the review.
Even in case of Nokia they have the 5230 and 5233. The 5230 costs 1k more and has 3G and GPS which the 5233 lacks
So a name doesnt convey everything.Re: The Graphic Card Advisor
1.What is your budget?-
9 -10K
2.Current rig Specs
CPU - AMD X2 Phenom
Motherboard - Biostar NVIDIA GeForce 6150 MCP6P3
RAM - 3gb Kingston ddr3
Monitor - HCL --- soon getting HD ready --any suggestions
3.Which PSU/SMPS will you be using?
eXtreme Power Plus 350W
4.Primary use? (Casual gaming, Hardcore gaming, Just for display, Movies/HTPC)
Casual Gaming and Movies and HTPC
5.What resolution do you game on?
6.Interested in Crossfire/SLI?
7.Open to both Nvidia/ATI?
AIT
i know it is very basic setup but need to add gpu which is value for money
1.What is your budget?-
9 -10K
2.Current rig Specs
CPU - AMD X2 Phenom
Motherboard - Biostar NVIDIA GeForce 6150 MCP6P3
RAM - 3gb Kingston ddr3
Monitor - HCL --- soon getting HD ready --any suggestions
3.Which PSU/SMPS will you be using?
eXtreme Power Plus 350W
4.Primary use? (Casual gaming, Hardcore gaming, Just for display, Movies/HTPC)
Casual Gaming and Movies and HTPC
5.What resolution do you game on?
6.Interested in Crossfire/SLI?
7.Open to both Nvidia/ATI?
AIT
i know it is very basic setup but need to add gpu which is value for money
buddingwhizkid
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DarkAngel
Herald
Re: The Graphic Card Advisor
Nope that PSU doesnt even have a PCI-E power connector IINM. If u risk burning the GPU go ahead with that PSU. For ur needs a HD5750 would suffice. Get a FSP SAGAII 400w~ 1.9k/ Gigabyte Superb 460 ~ 2.2k/ Corsair CX400 ~ 2.7k depending on availabilty and budget. Go for a good PSU if u want to protect ur investment.anilk47 said:
madnav
Forerunner
Re: The Graphic Card Advisor
but anyways..im rather in a bowl of up-gradation myself now.
im getting a very tempting offer for my HD4850..
i really really dont need to upgrade my gpu rightnow but the offer is kind of making me do so
currently i can afford a card in 9k range and if the itch is out of reach then i can extend to max 10k :ashamed:
currently set on HD5770 .. preferably HAWX... my only issue is that the benchmarks all over places dont seems to make a valuable difference even after a hefty of overclocking particularly.. 5770 ..makes the rethink about the choice. im afraid that the shader and ROP count is not quiet enough to reflect the core frequency bump on the card. or can it just be issue with drivers for now?? :huh:
UPDATE:
i guess i will still go with HD5770 HAWX
no cure for the itch..
PS: welcome to suggestions regarding a better card in the budget.. used cards will also do..
yeah he has been very helpful to me too.Private Ryan said:Thanks Maddy, aercy and crivinay_4u.
@Maddy : I buy stuff from Prime only re.
but anyways..im rather in a bowl of up-gradation myself now.
im getting a very tempting offer for my HD4850..
i really really dont need to upgrade my gpu rightnow but the offer is kind of making me do so
currently i can afford a card in 9k range and if the itch is out of reach then i can extend to max 10k
:ashamed:currently set on HD5770 .. preferably HAWX... my only issue is that the benchmarks all over places dont seems to make a valuable difference even after a hefty of overclocking particularly.. 5770 ..makes the rethink about the choice. im afraid that the shader and ROP count is not quiet enough to reflect the core frequency bump on the card. or can it just be issue with drivers for now?? :huh:
UPDATE:
i guess i will still go with HD5770 HAWX
no cure for the itch..
PS: welcome to suggestions regarding a better card in the budget.. used cards will also do..
DarkAngel
Herald
Re: The Graphic Card Advisor
Errr.... You wouldnt get any warranty on it. $170~8k. Instead u can get 4-6 months old Sapphire HD5770 in the market section for 8-8.5k. You will still have ~2.5yrs local warranty left
ubergeek said:hey guys reccomend me a nice reliable 5770 card to get from the US it should be reliable and maximum i can for is uptill 170$ not gonna overclock or anything tell me a nice cool running card which wont have any heating problems
Errr.... You wouldnt get any warranty on it. $170~8k. Instead u can get 4-6 months old Sapphire HD5770 in the market section for 8-8.5k. You will still have ~2.5yrs local warranty left
buddingwhizkid
Contributor
Re: The Graphic Card Advisor
yup get a used 5770 ! actually some one is selling a 2 day used 5770 for 9.2k ! im sure just pm him and hell give it to you at 9.0k shipped !
so thats more like 180$ and full warranty !
if u still want from us get sapphire @ 160 $ or xfx @ 170 $
and sapphire has a mail in rebate of 10$ on newegg
yup get a used 5770 ! actually some one is selling a 2 day used 5770 for 9.2k ! im sure just pm him and hell give it to you at 9.0k shipped !
so thats more like 180$ and full warranty !
if u still want from us get sapphire @ 160 $ or xfx @ 170 $
and sapphire has a mail in rebate of 10$ on newegg
Re: The Graphic Card Advisor
well let me paint you a clear picture of the situation actually my friend is getting the card from the US not me and he can ONLY get it from there becasue his sis is getting it for him.
he doesnt game that much he plays a bit of action adventure games during free time and thats it most of the time is rig will be on as he downloads a LOT so i want a 5770 which doesnt idle at high temperatures and is rocksteady
so i suggested
Newegg.com - XFX HD-577A-ZNFC Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
or
Newegg.com - XFX HD-577X-ZNFC Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
i also suggested sapphire vapour x which comes with free shipping and 10$mai lin rebate but i think its a bit of an over kill for his needs so he is willing to go with the xfx its good rite?
well let me paint you a clear picture of the situation actually my friend is getting the card from the US not me and he can ONLY get it from there becasue his sis is getting it for him.
he doesnt game that much
he plays a bit of action adventure games during free time and thats it most of the time is rig will be on as he downloads a LOT so i want a 5770 which doesnt idle at high temperatures and is rocksteady so i suggested
Newegg.com - XFX HD-577A-ZNFC Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
or
Newegg.com - XFX HD-577X-ZNFC Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
i also suggested sapphire vapour x which comes with free shipping and 10$mai lin rebate but i think its a bit of an over kill for his needs so he is willing to go with the xfx its good rite?
buddingwhizkid
Contributor
ISHROCZ_14
Contributor
Re: The Graphic Card Advisor
1. What is your budget?
PSU + GFX = 20k
2. Current rig Specs
CPU = Q 6600
Motherboard = P5q3 deluxe wifi ap P45
RAM = gskill 2gb ddr3 1333 mhz
Monitor = 19" viewsonic
3. Which PSU/SMPS will you be using?
not decided
4. Primary use? (Casual gaming, Hardcore gaming, Just for display, Movies/HTPC)
Hardcore Gaming + Movies
5. What resolution do you game on?
had suckage gfx so used to play crysis n other games at low res !!
6. Interested in Crossfire/SLI?
no
7. Open to both Nvidia/ATI?
yes !!!
1. What is your budget?
PSU + GFX = 20k
2. Current rig Specs
CPU = Q 6600
Motherboard = P5q3 deluxe wifi ap P45
RAM = gskill 2gb ddr3 1333 mhz
Monitor = 19" viewsonic
3. Which PSU/SMPS will you be using?
not decided4. Primary use? (Casual gaming, Hardcore gaming, Just for display, Movies/HTPC)
Hardcore Gaming + Movies
5. What resolution do you game on?
had suckage gfx so used to play crysis n other games at low res !!
6. Interested in Crossfire/SLI?
no
7. Open to both Nvidia/ATI?
yes !!!
DarkAngel
Herald
Re: The Graphic Card Advisor
If u gonna keep the monitor for sometime then get the Sapphire HD5770 or MSI HD5770 Hawk and Corsair VX450.
Also go for another 2GB DDRIII RAM for 2.6k.
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But if getting a card with local warranty then XFX A.S.S is handled by Rashi and is not good.
If u gonna upgrade to FullHD soon then get the Sapphire HD5850 and the Seasonic S12II 520w or Corsair VX550.ISHROCZ_14 said:1. What is your budget?
PSU + GFX = 20k
2. Current rig Specs
CPU = Q 6600
Motherboard = P5q3 deluxe wifi ap P45
RAM = gskill 2gb ddr3 1333 mhz
Monitor = 19" viewsonic
3. Which PSU/SMPS will you be using?
4. Primary use? (Casual gaming, Hardcore gaming, Just for display, Movies/HTPC)
Hardcore Gaming + Movies
5. What resolution do you game on?
had suckage gfx so used to play crysis n other games at low res !!
6. Interested in Crossfire/SLI?
no
7. Open to both Nvidia/ATI?
yes !!!
If u gonna keep the monitor for sometime then get the Sapphire HD5770 or MSI HD5770 Hawk and Corsair VX450.
Also go for another 2GB DDRIII RAM for 2.6k.
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XFX makes decent cards and in OP's case he wont have local warranty and A.S.S doesnt matter.buddingwhizkid said:
But if getting a card with local warranty then XFX A.S.S is handled by Rashi and is not good.
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