Looking for a new Graphics card

Chewy3678 · Jun 2, 2009, 10:20 PM

I am a casually gamer and am in need of a new graphics card. My card went on the fritz and Even though the new graphics cards are amazing and I would love to have one, I feel I would not be able to use it to is max potentional. So here are my specs

inspiron 531s
4gb memory
former Graphics card was a Geforce 8300gs
it worked really well for 3 years

I primarily play World of warcraft, any suggestions for a cost effective graphics card that will work just as well and be compatable with AMD dual core processor motherboard

Judas · Jun 2, 2009, 10:26 PM

Just for your information, this forum space (feedback) is for feedback on driverheaven related things.. be it forum issues or question, reviews or anything else related to it.

it's not a place to ask this kind of question.... so you'll likely see this topic moved to the appropriate forum...

As for a suggestion, i'd advice getting at minimum a ATI Radeon HD4350 which should actually perform far better then the 8300 you had... but if your playing those kind of games.. you'd likely light up in glee if you got yourself a 4670/4650 Series ATI Radeon HD....

Just make sure you uninstall your previous nvidia drivers completely before downloading and installing the latest 9.5 catalyst drivers from ati.

**MIG-31** · Jun 2, 2009, 10:32 PM

Moved to Hardware Discussion & Support for now.. Seeing as there is no mention to a specific GC he requires.

OldBuzzard · Jun 3, 2009, 05:34 AM

I'd go for the ATI 4770. Good performance, low price.

Judas · Jun 3, 2009, 05:43 AM

i was going to mention the 4770... but... i'm having a hard time finding one

**kris23** · Jun 3, 2009, 06:19 AM

ATi 4770 or 4670 are excellent GPUs

Newegg.com - ASUS EAH4770/HTDI/512MD5 Radeon HD 4770 512MB 128-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100255HDMI Radeon HD 4670 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

nicnik · Jun 3, 2009, 07:26 AM

4830 is in between the 4670 and 4770, or there abouts.

Cow_160483 · Jun 3, 2009, 12:33 PM

As everyone has mentioned a 4770 is a really good card and that would be my choice too

Jun 2, 2009, 10:20 PM	#1
Chewy3678 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Looking for a new Graphics card I am a casually gamer and am in need of a new graphics card. My card went on the fritz and Even though the new graphics cards are amazing and I would love to have one, I feel I would not be able to use it to is max potentional. So here are my specs inspiron 531s 4gb memory former Graphics card was a Geforce 8300gs it worked really well for 3 years I primarily play World of warcraft, any suggestions for a cost effective graphics card that will work just as well and be compatable with AMD dual core processor motherboard

Jun 2, 2009, 10:32 PM	#3
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 55,778 Rep Power: 444 System Specs	Re: Looking for a new Graphics card Moved to Hardware Discussion & Support for now.. Seeing as there is no mention to a specific GC he requires. __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

Jun 3, 2009, 05:34 AM	#4
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oberlin, OH Posts: 2,781 Rep Power: 141 System Specs	Re: Looking for a new Graphics card I'd go for the ATI 4770. Good performance, low price. __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY

Jun 3, 2009, 06:19 AM	#6
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,990 Rep Power: 121 System Specs	Re: Looking for a new Graphics card ATi 4770 or 4670 are excellent GPUs Newegg.com - ASUS EAH4770/HTDI/512MD5 Radeon HD 4770 512MB 128-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100255HDMI Radeon HD 4670 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Jun 3, 2009, 07:26 AM	#7
nicnik In the Land of Snow Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 567 Rep Power: 44 System Specs	Re: Looking for a new Graphics card 4830 is in between the 4670 and 4770, or there abouts. __________________ >>Steam<< Currently Playing: BF3 (nic9394), Rift (devilryuji)

Jun 3, 2009, 12:33 PM	#8
Cow_160483 HH's only cow moooooo... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: BOTSWANA Posts: 6,687 Rep Power: 280 System Specs	Re: Looking for a new Graphics card As everyone has mentioned a 4770 is a really good card and that would be my choice too __________________ Decode! Muhahahahah! Last edited by Cow_160483; Jun 3, 2009 at 12:45 PM.