The Computer Megathread

[Uncle Bengs]

ati is for peasants and other dregs

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[aludane]

ati is for peasants and other dregs

My computer would like to have words with you.

[devildogelite]

You could always buy a used 460 off of ebay for under 120, better than those 2 cards by far

[ShadowsfeaR]

Does it have to be NVIDIA?
The gt640 is horrible and the GTX650 isn't great either. Your best choice is getting a deal on a Radeon HD 7770. They're generally $130-$140 but sometimes you can get them below $120 after MIR.

Yes it does.

ati is for peasants and other dregs

You're stupid.

[HerpaDerp]

ati is for peasants and other dregs

please get out

[Sheath]

I am also choosing the Radeon HD 7770 over the GTX650. Its a slight bit cheaper here, but its performance is a step up better.

Its a fine card. Its no Radeon 7950 or GTX680, but given its price, a very fine choice for high detail gaming on most titles (and maybe medium detail on some extra intensive new games).

It rates about 59th on the list of high-end cards on Videocardbenchmark.net. The GTX650 is about 75th so its a no brainer.

I usually look for ATI / AMD cards, they are always better value for better quality IMO.

[aludane]

WATCH OUT remove 1 from each 7 and you have a demon graphics card that could rip apart your intestines.

In other words, the card looks fine but what supplier are you picking? XFX?

[¥ola]

WATCH OUT remove 1 from each 7 and you have a demon graphics card that could rip apart your intestines.

In other words, the card looks fine but what supplier are you picking? XFX?

Sapphire is best imo

[Momentum]

how much space does a single piece of history on your browser use? im trying to figure out how much space i have used up for history inthe last 6 months.

[Sheath]

WATCH OUT remove 1 from each 7 and you have a demon graphics card that could rip apart your intestines.

In other words, the card looks fine but what supplier are you picking? XFX?

I'm picking Asus.

Supposedly the difference between them is nothing apart from cooling... looked at the Sapphire card, but it seems to list a requirement of 450W PSU. After asking around I've been told that is just an overestimated recommendation. Not sure what to think there.

Asus one is cheaper and according to comparisons, virtually no different to the Sapphire except the Saphire might do a fraction better with overclock speeds.

All just marketing imo.

[aludane]

I'm picking Asus.

Supposedly the difference between them is nothing apart from cooling... looked at the Sapphire card, but it seems to list a requirement of 450W PSU. After asking around I've been told that is just an overestimated recommendation. Not sure what to think there.

Asus one is cheaper and according to comparisons, virtually no different to the Sapphire except the Saphire might do a fraction better with overclock speeds.

All just marketing imo.

If it recommends 450w, I'd go with 500-600w. I'm that sort of person :/ but anyways, you're going with Asus. As a noteworthy tip, if you're still looking at graphics cards, look at XFX cards. I think they have unlimited breakdown warranty or something insane like that.

[¥ola]

I'm picking Asus.

Supposedly the difference between them is nothing apart from cooling... looked at the Sapphire card, but it seems to list a requirement of 450W PSU. After asking around I've been told that is just an overestimated recommendation. Not sure what to think there.

Asus one is cheaper and according to comparisons, virtually no different to the Sapphire except the Saphire might do a fraction better with overclock speeds.

All just marketing imo.

I have an Asus, so trust me, you won't go wrong there.  I do prefer the Sapphire line though and wish I would've gotten a sapphire over Asus, but it's up to you.

If it recommends 450w, I'd go with 500-600w. I'm that sort of person :/ but anyways, you're going with Asus. As a noteworthy tip, if you're still looking at graphics cards, look at XFX cards. I think they have unlimited breakdown warranty or something insane like that.

I absolutely hate XFX, and the PSU yes I'd agree on.

[Sheath]

XFX is a very awkward and nonexistent brand here in New Zealand from my research, rarely see any online retailers stock it. The odd small business or trading site retailer sometimes sells them, but they are usually stufftier models. I sometimes see people use them in gaming communities here but I am reasonably sure they order overseas or whatnot.

I have an Asus, so trust me, you won't go wrong there.  I do prefer the Sapphire line though and wish I would've gotten a sapphire over Asus, but it's up to you.

Ogood news then.

Sapphire one is a bit more expensive and I can't justify it. The card can be seen from the perforated steel side of my case as well, I like the look of the Asus card. :3

EDIT: o by the way Aludane, my mobo came a couple hours a go. :D  Its wonderfullll.

[ShadowsfeaR]

My 7850 is an XFX. It's got double fans on it, stays really cool.

[Mulch]

I'm getting a second 7950 soon to crossfire. Higher frames for me.