Here are the best bang per buck gaming graphics cards for April 2011, to help you decide on what graphics card to get for your new rig:
Price in US$ / Graphics card
- $65 Radeon HD 5570 DDR3
- $80 Radeon HD 5670
- $105 GeForce GTS 450
- $120 Radeon HD 5770 1GB
- $165 Radeon HD 6850
- $210 Radeon HD 6870
- $240 Radeon HD 6950 1GB
- $270 Radeon HD 6950 2GB
- $330 2 x Radeon HD 6850 in CrossFire
- $420 2 x Radeon HD 6870 in CrossFire
- $540 2 x Radeon HD 6950 2GB in CrossFire
So nowadays, a Radeon HD 5570 DDR3 should be the minimum for a decent graphics card for a new rig. If you're looking for something in the mid-range, the Radeon HD 6850 is your best bet. This card could also be the base for an upgrade to a Crossfire configuration for dual graphics card happiness.
Read the Best Graphics Cards For The Money: April 2011 article by Tom's Hardware
