stealthmonkey Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Hey peeps i need to buy a new video card for my system. I have checked out Orions eVGA OC 260 and thought that was a pretty kick ass card. So i am checking out the OC 275 and the O 260 is there anyone has any constructive criticism or can recommend a better card for the price. I am looking to pay $100-$200. I am going to use this to build a flight sim for FSX. Current system. Asus P5K 4GB OCZ ddr 1066 Intel Quad Core 6600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 In that price range I'd honestly grab an ATI 4870 or 4890, you wont' be sorry. EDIT: Check this out, fantastic deal: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102841R&cm_re=4890-_-14-102-841R-_-Product Or Even Better: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102864&cm_re=5770-_-14-102-864-_-Product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthmonkey Posted December 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Those seem very nicely priced. But i have heard that the 4890 models have problems with locking up due to over heating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthmonkey Posted December 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 I have checked out the specs. It seems the XFX 4890 1gb at newegg is the best bang for the buck at $179.99 anyone have any better suggestions ? Or should i wait till the DX 11 cards come down in price? Also thinking about the XFX 5770 check out these two cards http://www.gpureview.com/show_cards.php?card1=608&card2=615 Biggest pro and cons. 4890 = has more memory bandwith and higher bit (256) no DX11 support 5770 = has better shading operations and DX11 support. but lower bit rate 128. Decisions decisions.!! UGG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Hey peeps i need to buy a new video card for my system. I have checked out Orions eVGA OC 260 and thought that was a pretty kick ass card. So i am checking out the OC 275 and the O 260 is there anyone has any constructive criticism or can recommend a better card for the price. I am looking to pay $100-$200. I am going to use this to build a flight sim for FSX. Current system. Asus P5K 4GB OCZ ddr 1066 Intel Quad Core 6600 I would go with the overclocked evag gtx 285 myself. Spend a little more money. You shouldn't have to ever buy a new video card until you upgrade your motherboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthmonkey Posted December 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 thank you for the opinion but i am kind of strapped as it is buying a card almost $200. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 4890 really is a great card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 For FSX go Nvidia. ATI Drivers and FSX don't allow for the greatest of performance. This is more of FSX's fault though, as it has a terrible graphics engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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