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Graphics Cards:

  • Upgrading a graphics card is not simply a case of swapping old for new. Motherboard compatibility, operating system, power supply, form factor, slot availability and space all have to be checked.
  • We can advise you on the best graphics card for your system, needs and budget.
  • We can then deliver, install and test the graphics card for £20 in the local area.
  • Part exchange - we will also offer a competitive price for your old card. This should guarantee that our prices are the best you will find.
Below are the cards Bullitt recommends:

CardCostDescription
MSI GeForce 8400GS 512MB GDDR3£30Basic card. Not suitable for gaming.
HIS ATI Radeon HD5450 512MB GDDR3£35Best for media center PC. DX11
OcUK GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB£65An oldy, but a classic. DX10. 500W & x16
Sapphire HD5670 512mb£75Best low power card & DX11
Sapphire Radeon HD 5750 1GB GDDR5£85Best value DX11 card
XFX ATI Radeon HD 4890 1GB GDDR5£100Top 4000 series card. DX10
Asus GeForce GTX 560 1GB GDDR5£150Best card without spending silly money & DX11

You will pay a massive premium for the very latest card that is way over-specced only to see it drop massively in value six months later. DX11 only works with Windows 7 and as off Nov 2011, only 30 games currently support it (eg Battlefield 3).

For older systems with limited power the HD5670 is the best card available. For those on a budget, the classic 8800GTS will cope with most games and media applications at high settings. At the higher end, the HD4890 offers the best value beating most of the latest DX11 cards. For DX11 and the latest games, the GTX 560 is the best choice.