What Graphics Card can i get for +-R2500

[TheBradster69]

hey guys,

I know alot of you guys game on PC's alot ...

My Pc Specs;

Intel Core two duo 2.4ghz
4GB Ram
Windows Vista Ultimate
400GB hdd

Now all i need is a decent gfx card !
I have MAX R2500 to spend , and i am soooo lost ... ATi vs Nvidia
8800gt vs HD4850 ...bla bla bla !

Please send help my way ...
and please, my MAX is R2500 ... so no 9800GTxs etc etc ....:borat:


What about these cards ... and their prices ?
http://www.bgronline.co.za/index.php?categoryID=124

Thanks guys !

[Ruslan74]

I would go for the new ATI 4850 range. They kick Nvidia's arse for now.

[senorblinky]

See, and i would've said go for the nVidia one.
Rus knows more than i do, i'm sure :D

[Voicy]

See now this is just offsides...

He's a console geek and his pc kicks mine in the panty :sad:

Dude, I suggest you drop flatspin & RocketBoy a PM, they'll be able to give you kief advice :sharp:

[TheBradster69]

I am waiting for a sale to go through, till then i need to plan on what gf card i am going to get !

I know rocketboy has a 8800 for sale , that is why i am asking !

8800 vs ati4850 ? there is a potential +_ R1000 difference in price ...
-R1000 for the 8800gt or + R1000 for the hd4850 ati card ....

Decisions decisions !

[Ruslan74]

You will be happy with either one to be honest. They both offer currently the best bang for the buck. It boils down to a personal preference or perhaps a bundle advantage with either card?

Considering you dont really need a whoopass PSU for either card as well. :) Note that the 4850 architecture is newer than the 8800GT and its performance could improve with optimized drivers over time. Typical ATI strategy. :)

[WingNut]

the 4850 is very good value for money... if I were planning to upgrade I'd much rather go for it.

*Edit* I see Cyberdyne has the MSI 4850 for R2274 Inc VAT, which I think is a damn good deal!

[rainy]

With your CPU, either GFX will be just fine. I am more inclined towards Nvidia after my recent ATi experiences weren't the greatest. But you pick what you're more comfy with.

[Albereth]

Choose any - as long as it isn't ATI. You think getting mocked for your name is bad, it's nothing compared to having an ATI card.

Seriously - 8800GT is seriously good value for money

[TheBradster69]

yea, i would also worry if i had a name like Al#$%#

Seriously - I have decided to stick with Ps3 and X-box for my HD graphics !

Way too much admin and $$$ to keep up with you guys

[Ruslan74]

Mmmm... The X360 runs on an ATI card... so does the Wii... weird, I dont get called any names... :p

@Brad - Maybe its still not your time as yet. :)

[TheBradster69]

Hey R !

lol... i did not even know that ! ... for interest sake , what does the Ps3 use !

When i grow up to be TheBradster70 ... ill be old enough to afford one of those HD4870 babies ! ... that and ill have gotten over all the teasing :(

[Ruslan74]

The PS3 runs on a glorified Nvidia 7800GTX if I recall....