diduknowthat
formerly liuliuboy
So I decided that my computer could use a slight upgrade. I'll probably buy the parts this Thanks Giving. Right now I'm deciding between an SSD or a new graphics card. Budget is ~$200. Which one should I do?
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G25r8cer
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Agree!! They will drop in price
As for the graphics I recommend a 5850 instead. That will be more future proof
diduknowthat
formerly liuliuboy
How much does the 5850 cost? If it's around $200 I would consider it.
G25r8cer
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It's actually around $280-300 but, it's worth it in my mind. It runs faster than a 4870, has dx11, and consumes less power.
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121349
aviation_man
New Member
I agree with previous statements above, hold off on whatever you want to buy until Black Friday, sales are going to be massive this year 
(Which I think is what you meant by saying "holding off until thanksgiving")
If It were me I'd buy the GPU... I can live with my SATA HDD right now, but I have a crappy onboard, and I really need a new GPU.. And the SSD only increases speeds during file transfers to other SSD drives.. Although the boot up from bios screen to Windows is about 25 seconds
(Which I think is what you meant by saying "holding off until thanksgiving")
If It were me I'd buy the GPU... I can live with my SATA HDD right now, but I have a crappy onboard, and I really need a new GPU.. And the SSD only increases speeds during file transfers to other SSD drives.. Although the boot up from bios screen to Windows is about 25 seconds
ScottALot
Active Member
Haha, good, I didn't even read the comments and I knew it'd be 4890.
If you want to be all pricy and stuff, then maybe this if you really want DX11: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161306
If you want to be all pricy and stuff, then maybe this if you really want DX11: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161306
G25r8cer
Active Member
Eek only 128bit
diduknowthat
formerly liuliuboy
But the 4890 consistently beats the HD 5770 in every test out there.
I'll see what I can muster for a budget, maybe it can push the $250's. With the 5850 paired up with a stock Q6600 and 4GB of ram, do you think I can max out games like GTA4 and COD modern warfare 2?
G25r8cer
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I believe a 5850 can max out any game
G25r8cer
Active Member
What? The 5770
Twist86
Active Member
GPU over SSD any day of the week. The benefit from a SSD is is minimal.
Also I have heard mixed reviews with the 5770....I hear its BETWEEN the 4870 and the 4890 (which would be horrible if its true) I hear the only REAL benefit to the 5570 is the fact it uses less power so less heat. So perhaps you can overclock it farther.
Also I have heard mixed reviews with the 5770....I hear its BETWEEN the 4870 and the 4890 (which would be horrible if its true) I hear the only REAL benefit to the 5570 is the fact it uses less power so less heat. So perhaps you can overclock it farther.
G25r8cer
Active Member
You mean 5750? There is no 5570
i wouldnt get a 5 series until they get to 5850 or 5870.
a 4890 is a better choice!
as for the SSD option....they are not worth it...graphics card all teh way!
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