New GPU - £150ish

[m0r94n]

Hi all,

Looking to upgrade from my 3 and a bit year old 4850. I've had a look around some of the threads for recommendations but am still unsure as to what I want.

Ideally I'm looking to spend between £100-150. Couldn't tell you exact current specs but I'm running off:

AMD Phenom 2 quad
6gb ram
4850
Win 7 64bit
600w psu
19" ws @ 1440x900

Had a look at this card (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-187-XF&tool=3) but I'd like to get some opinions on alternatives.

Thanks

Edit: Amended specs

 

[Kanpai]

Hi m0r94n, just one question. What resolution are you gaming at?

I'd recommend these within your price range:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-092-MS

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-128-GW&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1830

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-103-MS&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=411

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-189-XF&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1866 (better default OC than the one you listed, however overclocking is as easy as ABC more or less these days.)

 

[m0r94n]

Ah yeah, sorry. At present 1440x900 though if I can save a bit of money I may look to upgrade my monitor (currently a 19" ws Samsung).

 

[arc@css]

I'd consider buying the 5850 or 6850 / 460, so even if you upgrade your monitor it should generally handle games well even at up to 1920x1200.

Here's a site that will enable you to make a comparison...

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/291?vs=295

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/313?vs=295

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/313?vs=291