Current system specs:
AMD A-8 5500 processor clocked at 3.2 Ghz
8gbs of DDr3 RAM (going to upgrade to better timing frequency eventually) clocked at 800 mhz
1 tb hard drive (7200RPM)
300mw power supply
Last and definitely least an ASUS brand Radeon HD 7470 graphics card.
Notes: I am looking for the best visuals, but future proofing is not an issue for me. I have a budget, I need a new power supply in order to run the new card, so I have about $50 for that. So please give me some Radeon graphics cards under (limit $200 preferably $150) my budget. I am already looking in on the R7 260x, but I was wondering about the 7850 since it is cheaper. The only reason I am even considering the r7 260x against the 7850 is simply because of the promised performance with mantle.
I am also unsure about brands. Currently I plan to get an ASUS as not only is that the brand of my motherboard, and all other possible components, but also because I don't mind spending a little extra to get quality.
This brings me to my next question, should I just save up the money to buy an R9 270x? Very difficult choices. I plan to upgrade in year or two, so all I need is something to hold me over not something that will remain competitive. I do not mind playing at a lower resolution, just not below 1280x720p (I have a 21" moniter 16:9 aspect ratio) and always with the highest of graphics settings. Crysis 3 is not a must, the most demanding games I have played so far are prototype 2, AVP, and SWOTR, but if I ever did play Crysis 3, I would want to be able to play on at least 1280x720p, at highest settings, averaging 40fps. As you can see I am not a very demanding person of my cards, I dont even plan to overclock them unless I absolutely have to get a few extra frames, but I am specific and would rather wait to get something better suited for me later than waste money now.
Thank you, Jay2Jay
AMD A-8 5500 processor clocked at 3.2 Ghz
8gbs of DDr3 RAM (going to upgrade to better timing frequency eventually) clocked at 800 mhz
1 tb hard drive (7200RPM)
300mw power supply
Last and definitely least an ASUS brand Radeon HD 7470 graphics card.
Notes: I am looking for the best visuals, but future proofing is not an issue for me. I have a budget, I need a new power supply in order to run the new card, so I have about $50 for that. So please give me some Radeon graphics cards under (limit $200 preferably $150) my budget. I am already looking in on the R7 260x, but I was wondering about the 7850 since it is cheaper. The only reason I am even considering the r7 260x against the 7850 is simply because of the promised performance with mantle.
I am also unsure about brands. Currently I plan to get an ASUS as not only is that the brand of my motherboard, and all other possible components, but also because I don't mind spending a little extra to get quality.
This brings me to my next question, should I just save up the money to buy an R9 270x? Very difficult choices. I plan to upgrade in year or two, so all I need is something to hold me over not something that will remain competitive. I do not mind playing at a lower resolution, just not below 1280x720p (I have a 21" moniter 16:9 aspect ratio) and always with the highest of graphics settings. Crysis 3 is not a must, the most demanding games I have played so far are prototype 2, AVP, and SWOTR, but if I ever did play Crysis 3, I would want to be able to play on at least 1280x720p, at highest settings, averaging 40fps. As you can see I am not a very demanding person of my cards, I dont even plan to overclock them unless I absolutely have to get a few extra frames, but I am specific and would rather wait to get something better suited for me later than waste money now.
Thank you, Jay2Jay
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