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Best graphic card for PCI Express 2.0 (For COD: Ghost)

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November 13, 2013 5:36:16 AM

Hello

I have a gamer PC from 2008 and I now want to upgrade it so that I can run Call of Duty: Ghost decently.

I started out with this:

Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 Ghz Socket LGA775, 8MB
G-card: XFX Geforce 9800GTX 675 512MB GDDR3 PCI e. 2.0
RAM: Corsair TWIN2X 6400C5DHX DDR2, 4096MB
Powersupply: Corsair Powersupply 750W Black
Motherboard: ASUS P5N-D, nForce-750i SLI, 2xPCI-Ex (2.0)

Call of Duty Ghost requirements:

Minimum System Requirements

OS: Windows 7 64-Bit / Windows 8 64-Bit
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 2.66 GHZ / AMD Phenom X3 8750 2.4 GHZ or better
RAM: 6 GB RAM
HDD: 40 GB HD space
Video: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 / ATI Radeon HD 5870 or better
Sound: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
DirectX: 11
Internet: Broadband Internet connection and Steam and Online Multiplayer



Recommended System Requirements

OS: Windows 7 64-Bit / Windows 8 64-Bit
CPU: Intel Core i5 – 680 @ 3.6GHz
RAM: 8 GB RAM
HDD : 40 GB HD space
Video: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 @ 4GB
Sound: DirectX compatible sound card
DirectX: DirectX 11
Internet: Broadband connection and service required for Multiplayer Connectivity. Internet connection required for activation.


I'm going to apologise in advance for my limited knowledge about all this. The time where I could keep myself updated on every new piece of hardware is sadly gone. That's why I'm here asking the guys who knows their stuff.

So, here's the deal:

At first I bought 4GB more RAM (Corsair TWIN2X PC6400), so I'm up on a total of 8GB. I think that should do.

But then I got a message that my graphics card wasn't good enought to run the game. Beeing reluctant to spent alot of money on this, I bought the ASUS nVidia GeForce GT 630 2GB. It didn't work out that well... I can run the game, but it lags a bit on low graphics.

SO, what type of graphics card can I buy when my motherboard is PCI Express 2.0? I don't need everything on high. I just want decent graphics (so I guess normal/mid) and most importantly that it runs smoothly(!). If I understand correctly, I'll be able to use PCI Ex 3.0 cards, but they won't perform to their maximum effect. I'd be nice to buy the PCI Ex 3.0 card that gives me everything I can get out of the PCI Ex 2.0 slot.

What I fear is that my processor isn't good enough to run the game smoothly even when I spend a decent amount of money on a graphics card. Is that something I need to worry about? Or can I buy a card with confidence that my PC will be able to run Ghost smoothly?

To be clear, this is what I have now: http://www.komplett.no/k/ki.aspx?sku=752358

TL;DR /To sum up:

What graphics card can I buy for my PCI-Ex 2.0 slot to run COD: Ghost with decent graphics without lag?
And is my processor good enough to run the game without lag?

Thanks in advance!

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November 13, 2013 5:45:30 AM

Well, for the GPU I'd get a 760, a 660ti, a 7870, or a 7850.
Your processor is also another thing holding you back. If you got an i5 (it could be one from a year or two ago) you'd see the game working much better.
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November 13, 2013 5:49:24 AM

Kingbob said:
Well, for the GPU I'd get a 760, a 660ti, a 7870, or a 7850.
Your processor is also another thing holding you back. If you got an i5 (it could be one from a year or two ago) you'd see the game working much better.


Thanks for the reply. I like the 760, I'll check out the others too. Do you think the processor will make it lag though? My aim is to just be able to run it smoothly.
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November 13, 2013 5:50:00 AM

most probably , but like @Kingbob said , a new CPU and could also improve gameplay. But if you want the newer , more efficient CPUs , then you would have to buy a new Motherboard because Intel's newer 32 / 22 nm CPUs are only compatible with the LGA1155 socket motherboards. Yours is LGA 775
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November 13, 2013 5:55:15 AM

Solzet said:
Kingbob said:
Well, for the GPU I'd get a 760, a 660ti, a 7870, or a 7850.
Your processor is also another thing holding you back. If you got an i5 (it could be one from a year or two ago) you'd see the game working much better.


Thanks for the reply. I like the 760, I'll check out the others too. Do you think the processor will make it lag though? My aim is to just be able to run it smoothly.


Yes, your CPU will still cause quite a bit of lag. I was in the same spot as you and some games were fine, but others were almost unplayable (with a good GPU and crappy CPU).
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November 13, 2013 5:57:29 AM

Thanks for all the replies guys, it makes my choice easier. Think I'll go with the 760 or the 660TI, whichever one's cheaper. I can't afford a new CP at the time, so I'll take my chances with the old one.
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November 13, 2013 5:58:57 AM

Do remember to pick the best comment as the solution so that you can close the thread and thank the person who has helped you. Same goes for other threads and discussions
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