Best Budget GPU

[ScubaChase]

What is the best budget gpu on the market right now? (my budget is $100-$200) 

[Bluejay0]

660 TI from MSI. 

[Bluejay0]

300$ of OC goodness

[Henry]

iGPU :P

HD 7870 or GTX 650 Ti Boost

[skullbringer]

7870 XT. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131484R i
 

If you can get one. Especially when overclocked, it beats reference 7950s.

 

Otherwise 7870.

[DjArtifact]

660 TI from MSI. 

1.  The 660 ti is a lot worse than the 7870 xt (which is $80 less) and the 7950 which is equivalently priced.

2.  His budget was $100-$200 not $300.

 

The best card in that price point would be a 7870.  Though I would recommend saving $20 more and buying a 7870 xt (price of a 7870 but performance of a 7950).

[xAlphaStick]

660 TI from MSI. 

dayum right

[Henry]

650 Ti Boost vs 7870, who wins?

[xAlphaStick]

650 Ti Boost vs 7870, who wins?

MSi does

[Semi1114]

radeon 7770, then 650ti boost, then 660 or 7870

[G.Freeman]

Almost everyone that posted totally ignored OPs budget of $200 max. Being that the OPs budget is max $200 I recommend an HD 7850.

[MegaTechPC]

I'd say a 7870 is your best bet at $200 (you can get an XFX for $209.99 after MiR).  Then again, you could find a GTX 580 for around $200 as well and its slightly faster than a 7870 but uses way more power and can get hot...

 

 

EDIT - Actually it looks like 580's still run around $250 or so...

[Jeremytroid]

7850 and 660 are pretty much the same price. The PNY 660 on Newegg is down to $180 on sale right now, but most are $190-$200. It depends on your needs between the two I think. If you do anything with 3D modeling and CAD, then go with nVidia. Otherwise, AMD has a healthy 256-bit bus and, as shallow as this will sound, an excellent gaming bundle included.

Edit:

Forgot the link for the cheap 660:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133470

[MegaTechPC]

The 7870 is faster albeit more expensive.  

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150605

[G.Freeman]

I'd say a 7870 is your best bet at $200 (you can get an XFX for $209.99 after MiR).  Then again, you could find a GTX 580 for around $200 as well and its slightly faster than a 7870 but uses way more power and can get hot...

 

 

EDIT - Actually it looks like 580's still run around $250 or so...

A 580 for $250 where LOL ?

[MegaTechPC]

Ebay.

[G.Freeman]

Ebay.

Used LOL ?

[MegaTechPC]

Of course.  I mean, they don't make them anymore you know?  ;)

[G.Freeman]

Of course.  I mean, they don't make them anymore you know?   ;)

Well that's quite allot of money for a used GPU that gets out classed buy brand new GPUs that are all around better and brand new for same price plus free AAA games.

[GPUXPert]

Your best bet is a 7870, XFX currently has one for 211$, XFX has very good customer service & this card has life-time warranty, you just have to make sure to register the card within 30 days of purchase.
http://www.amazon.com/XFX-DisplayPort-PCI-Express-FX787ACDFC-FX-787A-CDFC/dp/B007MJGMYA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1368593262&sr=8-4&keywords=7870

[G.Freeman]

Your best bet is a 7870, XFX currently has one for 211$, XFX has very good customer service & this card has life-time warranty, you just have to make sure to register the card within 30 days of purchase.

http://www.amazon.com/XFX-DisplayPort-PCI-Express-FX787ACDFC-FX-787A-CDFC/dp/B007MJGMYA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1368593262&sr=8-4&keywords=7870

Wow $211 plus free shipping. That's real deal.

[mgsstar]

The Sapphire 7770 is a good budget gpu imo.

[That Norwegian Guy]

Sir, when it comes to GPUs, that is not a budget - it's a pittance.

 

For less than $200, I would look for a used GTX 580 on eBay or something.

[Giac]

Well that's quite allot of money for a used GPU that gets out classed buy brand new GPUs that are all around better and brand new for same price plus free AAA games.

do you always type the first thing that comes to mind without thinking? 580 is 25% faster...if you can get one for cheap on ebay it's well worth it. A 6970 would also be a good choice. Why buy a new gpu when you can get an older generation chip that performs better?

 

 

Wow $211 plus free shipping. That's real deal.

 

XFX are trash: custom pcb's with cheaper components. Often they get rid of voltage regulation (my 5770 has the vreg module removed).

[G.Freeman]

Sir, when it comes to GPUs, that is not a budget - it's a pittance.

 

For less than $200, I would look for a used GTX 580 on eBay or something.

You can't even get a used 580 for $200 LOL. Plus for $211 you can get a 7870 brand new plus three AAA games. That's not a pity at all but buying a used GTX 580 would be a pity.