GTX 260 or Radeon HD 5770

[killerman22]

im looking to upgrade my video card. i have an HP Pavillion computer full of OEM parts, so its very unlikely that a video card too big, or too hot will survive. Between the gtx 260 and the ati 5770, i would like to know which runs cooler, makes less noise, and is more likely to fit in my case. And overall, which is a better deal.

If i do get the 5770, which of these would be the better choice, XFX or Sapphire?

amazon.com/XFX-Radeon-5770-Graphics-HD577AZNFC/dp/B002SP113K/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1284233648&sr=1-10

amazon.com/Sapphire-Radeon-DisplayPort-PCI-Express-100283-3L/dp/B0035K6H2C/ref=sr_1_15?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1284233648&sr=1-15

 

[dustin_ds3000]

It would help us a lot if we knew the model of the HP Pavillion, also you need to buy i new power supply if you want a video card like that.

 

[killerman22]

it is an HP Pavilion a6604f. I popped open the case for a peek, and it has a 250W power supply.

 

[dustin_ds3000]

Yea that power supply is trash if your going to be upgrading to a GTX 260 or ATI 5770. The GTX 260 is about 10.5 inches and the ATI 5770 is about 8.5 inches. The ATI 5770 is a lot cooler that the GTX 260

Here is a video card and power supply for you

SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 5770 $139.99

CORSAIR 450W $69.99

 

[klepto12]

i would get the xfx card for the lifetime warranty but sapphire makes great cards to def get the 5770 over the gtx 260 the 5770 i way cooler and runs on par in most games with the gtx card.

 

[JMMD]

The GTX 450 will be out soon. Newegg leaked it a little early. I'd wait to see what kind of performance it's got since it's meant to compete with the 5770 class cards.

 

[EDO219]

Yeah, regardless of which video card you choose you'll still need to upgrade to a higher wattage power supply.

 

[Relic]

Just to add another option for you, the GTX 460 is being very aggressively priced and there is one for $155 after MIR from Zotac.