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What do you think is the best graphics card for under $200?

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Yes.

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SLI 650 Ti Boost used. Trust me on this.

 

Or, a GTX 760 for $50 more or an R9 270X.

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As you can see people cant make up there minds lol...

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Wait until Black Friday/Cyber Monday/Boxing Day and you might be able to get a 7950 for around $200

 

Seriously?

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As you can see people cant make up there minds lol...

 

True Dat!

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As you can see people cant make up there minds lol...

 

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Hey you live in NY Too? me too.

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Get the MSI TwinFrozr or Gigabyte Windforce R9 270X

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Seriously?

Fry's had the MSi (Hawk?) HD 7950 for $130 about a month ago!

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A 270X.

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The R9 270X would be the best choice under $200. I would get a dual fan aftermarket cooler so you will be able to overclock it to get more performance.

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