Choosing my new graphics card!

illourr

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First of all thanks for reading! I am Going to be purchasing a new graphics card in the next week and looking for some help :) If you need anymore info let me know! (im from USA)
If you have any suggestions for my overall machine you don't mind sharing, go ahead.


Gaming Limits - Battlefield 3, Diablo 3, Counter Strike: GO, Borderlands 2...

Budget - Max $175 - Unless you can convince me higher. I would prefer to have some cheaper options also if possible.

CPU-Z -
CPU - i56(dot)tinypic(dot)com/2h57mgh.jpg
Mainboard - i51(dot)tinypic(dot)com/2h6bk7m.jpg


1. Motherboard - ASUS P5E-VM DO LGA 775 Intel Q35 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

2. Graphic interface - BFG Tech BFGE88512GTOC2E GeForce 8800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

3. Memory - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ

4. CPU - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor BX80562Q6600

5. CPU Speed - Stock

6. Power Supply Make/Model - Rosewill RV2-700 700W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V SLI Ready Power Supply

7. Watt output/Amperage - Calculated using extreme(dot)outervision(dot)com/PSUEngine and it said - Minimum PSU Wattage: 495 W / Recommended PSU Wattage: 545 W
 
what about the "PowerColor AX6850 1GBD5-DH Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity" to be more in my price range

EDIT: Also I game at 1680x1050.
 
The HD 6870 I linked to is available at the same price after a mail-in rebate. However, the HD 6850 should do fine at 1680x1050.
 
What is the actual wattage, and if possible, make and model of your PSU?

Reading your post above it would seem you've used a calculator, we need to know your PSU details.
 
@Leeky
Item 6 in the OP's first post.

I'd also recommend going with a 6870 -a little future proofing just in case BF3 ends up a little more taxing- but I'd look at the Sapphire version for $175 (free shipping, $155 after MIR, and Deus Ex into the bargain)
 
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