Need a good, effective GPU before Cata :D

[MonsieuRoberts]

Looking to buy a Graphics Card before Cata. I don't need much, I just want to run WoW steadily. Like, let's say, 30 consistent frames during a fight like Marrowgar, or Sindragosa.
My system has 4 Gigs of Ram and a 450W Power Supply, it can handle most games with ease, but I'm only using an integrated Graphics Card...and it sucks ._.

Suggestions! What kind of prices am I looking at? Where can I buy it? Will it be in my mailbox by/before Dec.7th?


EDIT:

Windows 7, 32 Bit, running 1366x768; If a new monitor is in my future it would most likely run at 1600x1200 or less.
The exact name of my processor is an Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T6600 @ 2.20GHz, 2200 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s)
The Graphics Card is a crappy "Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family", according to my System Info

Also, I can afford a new Power Supply, but I know next to nothing about them.

Another Edit:
The GeForce GTX 460 and the PowerColor HD6850 look like they can do what I want. Should I focus on my CPU and Power Supply to bolster my weak system?

[llDemonll]

CPU is what determines how well the game will run, not GPU. What CPU do you have?

[Kripparrian]

if he is using integrated graphics, any graphics card will greatly increase his performance

good value cards for wow: 4850, gts 450, gtx 460 768mb, gtx 470
good value cards for other games; 6850, 6870

[llDemonll]

and if it's integrated graphics the chances of his CPU being very powerful are quite slim

[Cantii]

Looking to buy a Graphics Card before Cata. I don't need much, I just want to run WoW steadily. Like, let's say, 30 consistent frames during a fight like Marrowgar, or Sindragosa.

My system has 4 Gigs of Ram and a 450W Power Supply, it can handle most games with ease, but I'm only using an integrated Graphics Card...and it sucks ._.

Suggestions! What kind of prices am I looking at? Where can I buy it? Will it be in my mailbox by/before Dec.7th?

There's not much you can do with that setup, however if you are able to run PCI Express x16 video cards, I highly recommend the XFX Radeon 6850. This is pretty much a much-improved version of the 5770 and/or 5830. It provides improved performance, better tesselation and consumes far far less power than any video card out there today, which would make it a good choice for your very limiting power supply. However, even with that you may very well be pushing it and might have to spring for a new power supply as well, or a new computer all around.

If at all possible, could you provide specifics on your system? It would make the process easier without speculation.

[Xuvial]

if he is using integrated graphics, any graphics card will greatly increase his performance

good value cards for wow: 4850, gts 450, gtx 460 768mb, gtx 470
good value cards for other games; 6850, 6870

Add to that HD5670 and HD5770. Great value cards for WoW.

[Vook]

Get a GTX 460. I got an EVGA GTX 460, and I pretty much never drop below 30 fps at 1920x1080, except in super-crowded places.

And yes, it also relies on what CPU you're using. WoW is much more CPU-intensive than it is GPU-intensive. However, GPU REALLY helps with the new graphic effects (water, sunshafts, etc)

[Deleted]

Your PSU probably wont be sufficient for a 460, get a 6850 and enjoy a massive upgrade

[MonsieuRoberts]

CPU is what determines how well the game will run, not GPU. What CPU do you have?

Heh, an Intel dual core 2 :P

Perhaps I should look into an ATI Quad or something?

[Jaarh]

Heh, an Intel dual core 2 :P

Perhaps I should look into an ATI Quad or something?

You'd need a new mobo then if you were gonna get an ATI quad core. But I'm not sure if you're reading this anymore, since you're apparently banned.

[Vook]

Heh, an Intel dual core 2 :P

Perhaps I should look into an ATI Quad or something?

Dual core? BAH! Quad core or bust, I say. :P

Upgrading to a quad core alone would give you a good boost.