GFX Compatibility

[Kalsius]

Its been a few years since I dabbled in building my own and upgrading and the like (I shall pay my penance later ) but I need to get a bit more out of my current setup and my current card is having some probs.

Can someone help me confirm that this...

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-101-GI

Is compatible with my ASUS P5Q, I am looking to upgrade from an HD 4870.

EDIT : Just double checked - mobo is 2.0 this is 3.0 any other suggestions for an upgrade?

Thanks!

 

[arc@css]

3.0 is backwards compatible with 2.0.

What resolution do you run, and what cpu do you have?

Max budget?

 

[Kalsius]

E8600.. don't want to spend too much as a new rig will be in the offing probably at the end of summer.

£100 - 120 max.

 

[arc@css]

The card you linked above is a very good option. As you're replacing your rig, I think if I was you I would probably only be looking at something like that, or maybe even just a 7750. One of these will perform slightly better than your 4870, save you a few extra quid and keep you ticking over until you fully upgrade. Either the 7750 or 7770 are a good option. Just make sure that you get a GDDR5 version if you do opt for the 7750.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-184-MS&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1699