Graphics Card Trouble

[AndrestheBean]

i need to know if this is a good graphics card for a gaming rig



Diamond: ATI Radeon HD 4770


Interface: PCI Express x16
GPU: HD 4700
Core Clock: 750 MHZ
Memory Clock: 800 MHz
Memory Configuration: 16Mx32
Memory Type: GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth: 51.2 GB/s
Memory Size: 512MB
Memory Controller Interface: 128-Bit
ports: 2 Dual-Link DVI,Video Out [S-Video, Composite, HDTV]
Dual Link DVI: Hydravision 4

 

[red1776]

Hi Andres,
It looks to be a very good card. you can use this review to see if it fits the gaming you do (resolution,game settings, AA, etc)
http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/diamond_4770/

 

[AndrestheBean]

what type of power supply would this card need?

like watts???

 

[red1776]

a quality 450w will work for this card.

 

[AndrestheBean]

what card would you recommend in the 100-300 dollar area??

 

[red1776]

thats a big area Andres, what do you want to be able to do with it? Resolution,detail, AA etc.

 

[klepto12]

well for near 300 i would say the nvidia gtx275 is the best card you can get and it overclocks like mad crazy even outperforms some gtx 285s when overclocked.

 

[AndrestheBean]

pretty much game and multemedia (Music, Video) editing,

i have a 27 inch HDTV that i use as a monitor and a tv, so i would wnt to play my games on it

 

[AndrestheBean]

GTX25, alright i will check it out

isnt overclocking bad???

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

pretty much game and multemedia (Music, Video) editing,

Graphics cards don't help with music, and don't particularly help with video editing either, but games, yes certainly.

GTX25, alright i will check it out

isnt overclocking bad???

what you should look into is the GTX275 for around $250, though I like the 4770 better.
No one is forcing you to overclock, thats your own decision.

What is your current power supply? Please add in wattage as well as amperage and voltages.

 

[FoReWoRd]

no, you must be thinking of overheating.
overclocking :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overclocking

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

no, you must be thinking of overheating.
overclocking :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overclocking

Not to belittle the fact that overclocking DOES end up hurting in the long run, I don't think it would be a problem for a modestly overclocked system.

 

[AndrestheBean]

my power supply does not matter, if im going to get a new graphics (i will get a power supply as well)

 

[klepto12]

then the GTX 275 is your best bet man and will last you a long time.

 

[AndrestheBean]

GTX 275, can it handle the newest games?

and what type of power supply would i need

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

GTX 275, can it handle the newest games?

It should handle any game with high settings.

CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W ATX12V V2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail

 

[AndrestheBean]

since newegg does not ship to mexico,

what about this GTX 275
http://shop4.frys.com/product/5879253?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG


and this power supply
http://shop4.frys.com/product/5296257?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

 

[AndrestheBean]

one more Question,

how long do you guys think before this card (gtx 275) is outdated??

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

how long do you guys think before this card (gtx 275) is outdated??

Don't worry about it, there is no way to tell.

No, I would avoird that power supply, and go with a Corsair 650, 550, or Antec Earthwatts 500.

 

[AndrestheBean]

like a year or so???


how can you tell if power supplies are bad??

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

like a year or so???

Don't worry about it

Because I am familiar with different brands and such, I generally recommend powersupplies by antec, corsair, pc power and cooling, enermax, and seasonic.

As for yourself, you may have to do research on your own, but its much easier to just ask techspot. Another way to tell is by looking at the amperages on the 12v rails, though unreliable companies my not provide accurate data, or use quality parts.

Corsair CMPSU-550VX 550W High Performance and Energy Efficient Power Supply, same power supply, but from fry's.

 

[donkeybat64]

its a good choice, i have the 4850, the 4770 is only a few percent less stronger than the 4850. but the 4770 has a smaller chip, requiring less power.

It can run most games on max. good choice, you can find one around 80 dollars now a days

 

[AndrestheBean]

thanks for the input guys.

 

[klepto12]

the gtx 275 is a brand new card it will last you a long time and power supplie wise a good antec 500 watt psu will do you great. also the 4770 actually out performs the 4850 in alot of tests read the tech spot review on it man.

 

[AndrestheBean]

techspot reviewed it, i will check it out.

i think im going to get the GTX 275 and a new power supply