Best budget graphics cards? (R1500 and under)

[tpex]

Call it bad luck, but 4/6 of my Nvidia cards gave me shyte, and 2 died on me
where is my trusty ATI served me for 4 years and a day of overclocking (RIP)

Now I'm speeding with a HD4650 512mb

[kerbyross]

are you sure you dont want to save up ? I have a ati radeon 4870x2 , thats 2 GPUs on the same card , its insane i know .. But well worth saving for.

[WiT8litZ]

I need to upgrade from my 8600GT, but not sure what my mobo/psu can handle. Might be worthwhile putting some Googling into effect

[Voicy]

I need to upgrade from my 8600GT, but not sure what my mobo/psu can handle. Might be worthwhile putting some Googling into effect

Same.

I've been an avid NVidia supporter, but I'm considering the ATi HD4850/4870/4890 models for my next buy. Ranging between R1200 / R1500 / R1900.

[Tank]

i'd seriously take a look at the ATI HD5770.

[Murph]

While on the subject, anybody have or know someone who has a Club 3D card?
Seen them around on lots of online shops, and their prices seem pretty good (the aforementioned 5770 for R1720) - they also have "green editions" of the 9800GT and GTS250 for between R1150 and R1400)

[Rusty79]

Definitely the 4870 when it comes to bang for buck. Although when I was checking benchmarks and reviews it was noted that the card runs hot which is never good for the lifespan of the card.

[XeroS1x]

Im also looking for an upgrade. I was checking out Pc Format, while they often have ridiculous prices they also have some decent ones listed.

Saw:

• Sapphire HD 4870 - R2000 http://www.sybaritic.co.za/store/pro...ducts_id=16090
• Sapphire HD 4870 - R2500 - This is the Toxic edition.http://www.jump.co.za/product/sapphi...e-31426741.htm
• Sapphire HD 4890- R2400 http://www.jump.co.za/product/sapphi...b-31425046.htm
• Sapphire HD 4850 - R1700 Sapphire HD 4850 - R1700 http://www.jump.co.za/product/sapphire-hd-4850-512mb-gddr3-pci-e-38255102.htm

I bought a 4850 recently for R1100 and have no complaints .

Hows that possible PCF only lists it for R1700 and this was the December issue
So what is going on with the prices, but I do agree that the 4870 is a bloody good deal. But still is R2000, mind you I bough a ATI Radeon HD4670 last year and that was R1800 from Incredible connection.

I saw the link that DiceAir posted on the 4870, that must be the older model. Also I see Jump is cheaper than the prices listed in PCF

[Voicy]

Prophecy.co.za was selling the 4890 for R1999 or so last year. Including VAT + Shipping.

[XeroS1x]

Prophecy.co.za was selling the 4890 for R1999 or so last year. Including VAT + Shipping.

Good stuff. So what are you getting? Was thinking about the Asus GTX260 (nvidia) any good, would you still go for ATi, must say I am a fan of them aswell (ATI that is)