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Should I get this graphics card? - Blackheim - 01-01-2011
Should I get this graphics card? I hear its very good
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6723848&CatId=28
Right now I have a ati 2400 hd pro and I think this would be a huge upgrade!
RE: Should I get this graphics card? - aadster - 01-01-2011
Well, it would be a decent upgrade, and it does appear to have good ratings, aside from the fact that it's only rated by 2 people at this point in time.
Does your previous card have a fan? I've noticed that frequently on cards with heatsinks it's very important that your case has good airflow, as the lack of a fan on modern GPUs can generate good amounts of heat if there is not the proper air-flow in your case. This probably won't be a big issue though.
Aside from that, just make sure that everything is compatible, sometimes for upgrades like these may require more power from your PSU.
RE: Should I get this graphics card? - nevets04 - 01-01-2011
That's defidently a step up but still not too great, here's what I would suggest.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150448&Tpk=raedon%20hd%205750
RE: Should I get this graphics card? - Dexdrex007 - 01-02-2011
don't get 5750, for sure your cpu is already old.
Get sapphire 5570 , its $54 after mir in newegg. Its much better than a 5450.
RE: Should I get this graphics card? - Blackheim - 01-02-2011
Edit: I got one of these, I know my pc is bottlenecking on it but I love it!
http://www.guru3d.com/article/his-radeon-hd-5670-iceq-review/
RE: Should I get this graphics card? - Deltron - 01-16-2011
Don't bottleneck your computer with that card. Get a lower price-based card that will work efficiently with your CPU.
RE: Should I get this graphics card? - RRain - 01-17-2011
I would not spend that much on one get a low priced one which will do great on your CPU
RE: Should I get this graphics card? - borkusgod - 01-18-2011
And just a side note, I have had bad experiences with CompUSA. I primarily deal with Newegg, with the on-occasion transaction with Tiger and have had good luck so far.