HD3850 replacement for HTPC

[Willsonman]

So, my Sapphire HD3850 has bit the dust. I'd like to replace it with something relatively cheap (<$100). Any suggestions?

 

[Omegas]

if you game at all on it, go with a 5770, or a 5570 if you don't. If you want 3d movies later on wait for the rest of the AMD 6k series to come out.

 

[defaultluser]

Yeah, 5570 is probably your best bet for just movie playback and (very light) gaming. It has very low power consumption as well.

 

[Willsonman]

Well, I do fold on that machine and play portal and light games. I was thinking GT 430. Can you even get a 5770 for less than $100?

 

[Rauelius]

Get a GTS450 before getting a GT430...it's a really nice card for not much more. I use a 6850 in my HTPC, and before that a 5770, and before that a 4850 and before that a 3850.

 

[pxc]

Well, I do fold on that machine and play portal and light games. I was thinking GT 430. Can you even get a 5770 for less than $100?

You can get a HD 5770 for $100 after rebate. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161338 That's probably the best bang for the buck in that price range.

The GT 430 really isn't worth it. It's pretty low end, slower than the GT 240.

 

[Willsonman]

Thanks for that. What about something powered only by PCI Express slot? Anything worth it at all? Thinking of smaller form factor.

 

[Grimham]

Thanks for that. What about something powered only by PCI Express slot? Anything worth it at all? Thinking of smaller form factor.

$60.00, or $50.00 after MIR.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150450&cm_re=4670-_-14-150-450-_-Product

or take your pick...http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...cription=4670&bop=And&Order=PRICE&PageSize=20