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If you do return the card, these are the cards I would recommend (links inside to newegg) Roland00 Send a noteboard - 01/11/2010 02:32:23 AM
SAPPHIRE 5750 1GB gddr5
$114.99 with FS, 99.99 after MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102859

MSI GTS 450 1GB gddr5
$119.99 with FS, 94.99 after MIR
* Free Gift: Nvidia Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X 2 Game Coupon - Gift PC Game (value:$49.99)
* Free Gift: Nvidia Gift - Civilization V upgrade coupon to Deluxe Version (value:$9.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127527

While the HD5770 is a great card I can't really recommend it at its current price. On newegg the cheapest is $145 if you are going to spend 150 you might as well get the gtx460 768mb which is 150 to 180 and is a better card.

Galaxy GTX 460 768 mb gddr5
$159.99+7.56 Shipping, $139.99+7.56 Shipping after MIR
*Free Gift: Nvidia Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X 2 Game Coupon - Gift PC Game (value:$49.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162058

Palit GTX 460 768 mb gddr5
$149.99+8.99 Shipping (ground to my address, your shipping may be different since it isn't a flat amount)
http://www.frys.com/product/6340831?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

So to give you an idea of
Numbers taken from these reviews
http://www.anandtech.com/show/3973/nvidias-geforce-gt-430/7

When I refer to the 460 I am referring to the 768mb model

Higher frames rates rate are better. Lower dollars per frame are better

1680x1050 Crysis
HD5670 16.9 Frame Rate 101/16.9=5.97 dollars per frame
HD5750 25.1 Frame Rate 115/25.1=4.58 dollars per frame
GTS450 24.7 Frame Rate 120/24.7=4.86 dollars per frame
HD5770 28.6 Frame Rate 145/28.6=5.06 dollars per frame
GTX460 37.6 Frame Rate 160/37.6=4.25 dollars per frame

1680x1050 Mass Effect 2
HD5670 32.3 Frame Rate 101/32.3=3.13 dollars per frame
HD5750 43.7 Frame Rate 115/43.7=2.63 dollars per frame
GTS450 48.3 Frame Rate 120/48.3=2.48 dollars per frame
HD5770 48.5 Frame Rate 145/48.5=2.99 dollars per frame
GTX460 67.1 Frame Rate 160/67.1=2.38 dollars per frame

1680x1050 HAWX
HD5670 40.0 Frame Rate 101/40.0=2.53 dollars per frame
HD5750 59.0 Frame Rate 115/59.0=1.95 dollars per frame
GTS450 69.0 Frame Rate 120/69.0=1.74 dollars per frame
HD5770 69.0 Frame Rate 145/69.0=2.10 dollars per frame
GTX460 97.0 Frame Rate 160/97.0=1.65 dollars per frame

1680x1050 Dirt 2
HD5670 32.1 Frame Rate 101/32.1=3.15 dollars per frame
HD5750 44.4 Frame Rate 115/44.4=2.59 dollars per frame
GTS450 47.5 Frame Rate 120/47.5=2.53 dollars per frame
HD5770 50.8 Frame Rate 145/50.8=2.85 dollars per frame
GTX460 67.5 Frame Rate 160/67.5=2.37 dollars per frame

So based off these results I would recommend the MSI GTS450 which is only 18 dollars more than what you paid and even cheaper after rebate, or the Palit/Galaxy GTX 460.

Full disclosure I am an ATI fanboy who has an ati 4890 (had a total of 3 crossfire 4890 in the past, bought 2 and won the 3rd, eventually sold the 2nd and 3rd). That said I am recommending the nvidia geforce for they are great cards and are better bang for your buck right now. Now if you install an nvidia card instead of the ati card you may return make sure to uninstall the old ati drivers before installing the new nvidia drivers.
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In need of graphics card advice. (edit with update) Macharius - 29/10/2010 04:01:37 PM 595 Views
That's the card in my new iMac. Well, according to Apple, at least... Zalis - 29/10/2010 04:45:19 PM 471 Views
A 9800GT is roughly equivalent to a 5670. *NM* Aemon - 29/10/2010 04:58:07 PM 227 Views
I've no problem deferring to someone more familiar w/ recent cards. Zalis - 29/10/2010 05:44:20 PM 375 Views
Each architecture is different and better at different things. Aemon - 29/10/2010 08:16:14 PM 330 Views
Your card isn't an ati hd5670, it is about 75% as fast as an 8800gt Roland00 - 01/11/2010 01:34:47 AM 468 Views
Good to know. Zalis - 01/11/2010 01:45:15 PM 323 Views
ATI Mobility HD5730 is almost the same as the desktop ATI HD5670 but it is closer to ATI HD5570 Roland00 - 01/11/2010 01:32:01 AM 895 Views
One thing you didn't mention is what resolution you're trying to run at. Aemon - 29/10/2010 05:07:38 PM 337 Views
System specs: Macharius - 29/10/2010 05:39:19 PM 332 Views
Re: System specs: Aemon - 29/10/2010 08:22:38 PM 342 Views
Re: System specs: Macharius - 29/10/2010 09:30:24 PM 311 Views
I was looking at this card as well for a new system build BlackAdder - 29/10/2010 06:22:20 PM 396 Views
Re: I was looking at this card as well for a new system build Macharius - 29/10/2010 06:35:30 PM 396 Views
Glad to hear it's working. That kind of performance is much more what I'd expect from a 5670. *NM* Aemon - 31/10/2010 01:45:45 AM 150 Views
That didn't stop me from getting the 5770 so that I would have a "buffer zone" of peformance gains Macharius - 31/10/2010 01:11:35 PM 371 Views
Thanks for the update! This makes my choice easy *NM* BlackAdder - 31/10/2010 02:56:38 AM 177 Views
You're welcome *NM* Macharius - 31/10/2010 01:12:00 PM 153 Views
The HD5670 is meant to be a casual gamer card Roland00 - 31/10/2010 02:23:45 PM 400 Views
Nice to know that someone selling these actually knows what they're talking about. Zalis - 01/11/2010 01:42:31 PM 331 Views
Fry's Electronics *NM* Roland00 - 01/11/2010 01:45:23 PM 160 Views
Re: Nice to know that someone selling these actually knows what they're talking about. TaskmasterJack - 01/11/2010 09:29:38 PM 392 Views
If you do return the card, these are the cards I would recommend (links inside to newegg) Roland00 - 01/11/2010 02:32:23 AM 375 Views
Excellent post BlackAdder - 01/11/2010 05:06:10 PM 519 Views
The 460 is a better card than a 465 Roland00 - 02/11/2010 03:11:10 AM 306 Views
And FPS per dollar isn't the only important stat Roland00 - 02/11/2010 03:14:10 AM 318 Views
Re: And FPS per dollar isn't the only important stat Macharius - 02/11/2010 12:52:46 PM 354 Views
Don't get me wrong, I agree the HD5770 is an awesome card Roland00 - 02/11/2010 06:14:16 PM 441 Views
Re: Don't get me wrong, I agree the HD5770 is an awesome card Macharius - 02/11/2010 08:01:21 PM 321 Views
Re: Don't get me wrong, I agree the HD5770 is an awesome card BlackAdder - 02/11/2010 09:19:44 PM 495 Views
Do you already have a computer or are you building a new one? If so what are the specs? And .... Roland00 - 03/11/2010 10:49:35 AM 331 Views
Well BlackAdder - 03/11/2010 08:31:11 PM 506 Views
Sorry I remember now Roland00 - 03/11/2010 11:41:14 PM 357 Views
Re: Sorry I remember now BlackAdder - 04/11/2010 05:45:22 PM 501 Views
If you are not going to overclock, you should really consider this computer Roland00 - 04/11/2010 12:28:44 AM 474 Views
Slickdeals thread claims it's no longer available. Was a good deal, though. *NM* Zalis - 04/11/2010 01:28:09 PM 154 Views
Re: If you are not going to overclock, you should really consider this computer BlackAdder - 04/11/2010 06:02:57 PM 335 Views
HP doesn't use homemade harddrives Roland00 - 04/11/2010 07:41:35 PM 353 Views
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