Good budget graphics card

DecapitatedApple · Nov 6, 2013

So I am thinking of building a budget PC around $600-$700. What is a good GPU. I have heard the r9 280x is good but it is half the budget I have. Any suggestionsÉ

rolli59 · Nov 6, 2013

Hd7870 would fit in that budget. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Y6qg

DecapitatedApple · Nov 6, 2013

rolli59 :

Is the card good thoughÉ. How does it compare to a gtx cardÉ. Is the 270x the same thingÉ

airplanegeek · Nov 6, 2013

A FX-6300 with a HD 7870 or GTX 760 would perform well

IAMEXTREME · Nov 6, 2013

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.65 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $608.55
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-06 23:51 EST-0500)

airplanegeek · Nov 6, 2013

DecapitatedApple :

According to tom's, the 270X isn't worth the extra money, but if you find it for cheap then sure, go with it

rolli59 · Nov 6, 2013

Build FX6300 HD7870 http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Y6qg

DecapitatedApple · Nov 6, 2013

rolli59 :

Thanks for all the help! I will definitely notify you of any problems!

IAMEXTREME · Nov 6, 2013

DecapitatedApple :

7870XT (not the GHz edition) is far better than any of the card in your budget! SEE THE BUILD I HAVE MADE FOR YOU IN THE ABOVE POSTS

DecapitatedApple · Nov 6, 2013

IAMEXTREME :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.65 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $608.55
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-06 23:51 EST-0500)

Thanks!

IAMEXTREME · Nov 6, 2013

DecapitatedApple :

You are welcome

You may want to close the thread now.

DecapitatedApple · Nov 6, 2013

IAMEXTREME :

DecapitatedApple :

7870XT (not the GHz edition) is far better than any of the card in your budget! SEE THE BUILD I HAVE MADE FOR YOU IN THE ABOVE POSTS

What setting will I be able to run games at with the build you suggested

DecapitatedApple · Nov 7, 2013

rolli59 :

Thanks!

IAMEXTREME · Nov 7, 2013

DecapitatedApple :

IAMEXTREME :

What setting will I be able to run games at with the build you suggested

Atleast High

rolli59 · Nov 7, 2013

This is a really good deal on a card that is almost HD7950 level from IAMEXTREME http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131484&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

DecapitatedApple · Nov 7, 2013

IAMEXTREME :

DecapitatedApple :

Atleast High

Well thank you! So if I go with the 7870 or the gtx equivalent will I bottleneck it with a fx 6300 or a fx8320É

rolli59 · Nov 7, 2013

DecapitatedApple · Nov 7, 2013

rolli59 :

Thanks for all the help!

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