In the market for a new one...just curious what you'd recommend!

 

This is almost a no-brainer.
A graphics card based on the Radeon 4770 HD chip.

Fantastic bang for the buck, and you can SLI two of them together!

- Frank

 

Any one specific card you'd recommend? Obviously, I'm looking at Tiger Direct.

 

There isn't much difference between brands. Just stick with a reputable one.

 

I agree.

I have 2 4850's in crossfire and they are awesome. 4770's are newer and cheaper- and barely slower.

 

Do these have HDMI or should I just get a DVI/HDMI cable?

 

Depends on what the manufacturer build onto the card.
Example:

The Asus EAH4770 has an integrated HDMI out.

The Sapphire 100277L does not have HDMI out, yet both are based off the Radeon HD 4770 chip set.

Depends on your use of the cable. HDMI carries not only video, but audio as well. If you want to stream something, such as a movie, to your TV with only one cable then HDMI is the way to go.

 

I recently bought an EVGA 9800GT. I wanted to keep it under $100. After a month or so of playing with it I almost wish I went with a more expensive card (or even a Radeon). I was coming from a 8600GTS. The gains were pretty noticable, but in all honesty I was hoping for some better performance (e.g. Assassin's Creed still lags quite a bit). I have an E6600 and a 680i.

 

Check this out guys

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthr...ighlight=hdmi#

 

4350 would be great for HTPC use, but not for gaming. Not fast enough. What about 9800GTX+? You can snag one of those for under a hundred. Heck if you catch the right deal, you might be able to find a GTX260 for just over a hundred.

 

taking advantage of bing cashback ehh? The Sapphire 4850, but TD doesnt carry it.