Video card for $200?

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Sebbies wrote on 2012-05-30 03:02

Looking to buy a video card for or under $200, any recommendations?

Currently running:

-Intel i5 2500k processor
-Asus P8Z68-V Pro ATX mobo
-Antec 650 watt PSU
-Antec Three Hundred case

Thanks!
Lolicon wrote on 2012-05-30 03:10

I'm not an expert, but this, because Nvidia.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130625
The next one in the series spikes up to $250, so this is maybe your best bet with GeForce.
BobYoMeowMeow wrote on 2012-05-30 08:53

HD6870 is the best card for its value, $180
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150561

mail in rebate for $150

550 ti's weaker for the price ratio
Applejack wrote on 2012-05-31 00:51

Quote from BobYoMeowMeow;876062:
HD6870 is the best card for its value, $180
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150561

mail in rebate for $150

550 ti's weaker for the price ratio

I have this and I can vouch that is an amazing buy.
Compass wrote on 2012-05-31 01:04

Also came here to say that the Radeon HD 6870 is the right way to go.