Best and cheapest video card for CS?

[Harz77]

System specs so far: Intel i3570K 8GB RAM 120gb SSD 1TB HDD and Mobo Azrock Z77 Extreme 4. Just need a cheep video card that runs counter strike well on max settings. The integrated 4000 HD graphics seem to be coping well so maybe i don't need to purchase one? First time ive got a rig so just need a little help, usually a console gamer.

[eBombzor]

If you're absolutely positive that you're only going to play CS, than you really only need a 7750 to play at absolute max settings.
But go with the 7850 if you're playing other games. You can find a 7850 as low as $139 these days.

[Harz77]

If you're absolutely positive that you're only going to play CS, than you really only need a 7750 to play at absolute max settings.
But go with the 7850 if you're playing other games. You can find a 7850 as low as $139 these days.

I'm certain, any other game i play console as i'm pretty much pro on there. So 7850 is easily better than the intel 4000 built in probably a stupid question just making sure.

[eBombzor]

I'm certain, any other game i play console as i'm pretty much pro on there. So 7850 is easily better than the intel 4000 built in probably a stupid question just making sure.

Yes, but it's an overkill.

[Harz77]

Yes, but it's an overkill.

What's an overkill?

[Sporkor]

If you're only playing cs you don't even need a dedicated graphics card, if you really want one just get any one you can find for really cheap like a gtx 450 or something.

[Harz77]

If you're only playing cs you don't even need a dedicated graphics card, if you really want one just get any one you can find for really cheap like a gtx 450 or something.

Ok will that hit max settings comfortably? Because i can use the integrated graphics but apparently 30fps isn't so good?

[eBombzor]

Yea dude. I have a 6570 and I can max out CSS no problem.