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So...4890 I can do. Its within budget.
But since these repairs are being paid for by my parents (since I'm down on funds)
And they say I have to wait at least a year or two before I buy a new CPU.
How bad would you say percentage wise the bottleneck would be?
Would it be worth it even to get a 4890 over a 4850?
But since these repairs are being paid for by my parents (since I'm down on funds)
And they say I have to wait at least a year or two before I buy a new CPU.
How bad would you say percentage wise the bottleneck would be?
Would it be worth it even to get a 4890 over a 4850?
Thilly
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I was just about to suggest the GTS 250, actually. Would be less expensive, and less of a waste if you can't upgrade your CPU at the same time.
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Why get a GTS 250 when you can get an HD 4850
Because you can get a GTS 250 for 70 bucks right now?
Newegg.com - MSI N250GTS-2D512-OC GeForce GTS 250 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
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Because you can get a GTS 250 for 70 bucks right now?
Newegg.com - MSI N250GTS-2D512-OC GeForce GTS 250 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
That's a good deal, assuming that rebate goes through, but based on those angry Rebate reviews I'd say they aren't playing fair
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Lol, possibly. Still a good deal though, even without the rebate.
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This HD 4850 is cheaper and slightly faster than the GTS 250.
Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100245L Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100245L Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
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Yeah, forget the GTS 250, it was 70 bucks after rebate before, I guess it was only a weekend deal.
Thilly
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Newegg.com - ECS NGTS250-512MX-F GeForce GTS 250 512MB 256-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
Not sure if ECS makes good cards, but this GTS 250 is $100 after mail in rebate, and comes with call of duty world at war. would almost be like paying 60-70 for the card, then buying the game. may be worth a look.
EDIT:
An EVGA card for about the same price and deal
Newegg.com - EVGA 512-P3-1150-TR GeForce GTS 250 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
Not sure if ECS makes good cards, but this GTS 250 is $100 after mail in rebate, and comes with call of duty world at war. would almost be like paying 60-70 for the card, then buying the game. may be worth a look.
EDIT:
An EVGA card for about the same price and deal
Newegg.com - EVGA 512-P3-1150-TR GeForce GTS 250 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
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