Whats the best graphics card that will fit this motherboard

blinky126

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*Links/pricing are United States. They're just for reference.

1) As mentioned, your Power Supply must be compatible.
You can mostly just look at the available 6/8-pin connectors. An HD7770 for example requires a 1x6-pin connection but a GTX770 (much better card) requires a 1x6-pin AND a 1x8-pin.

2) Your CPU will bottleneck the really good cards but it VARIES a lot per game. Basically just get the BEST card you can afford.

3) What card?
I recommend spending between $110 and $330, but your budget and choice of games will determine things.

Examples:
HD7790 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121727

HD7850 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102999

R9-270...
*Links/pricing are United States. They're just for reference.

1) As mentioned, your Power Supply must be compatible.
You can mostly just look at the available 6/8-pin connectors. An HD7770 for example requires a 1x6-pin connection but a GTX770 (much better card) requires a 1x6-pin AND a 1x8-pin.

2) Your CPU will bottleneck the really good cards but it VARIES a lot per game. Basically just get the BEST card you can afford.

3) What card?
I recommend spending between $110 and $330, but your budget and choice of games will determine things.

Examples:
HD7790 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121727

HD7850 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102999

R9-270 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125476

GTX760 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127745

GTX770 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127741

What CPU?
I could just say the FX-8350, but your TOTAL BUDGET is really going to dictate. If you had over $500 then the FX-8350 and GTX770 is one combo to consider.

However, if you have LESS than $300 you may be better off ONLY getting a graphics card. Without a BUDGET for your total upgrade I can't give any good advice.
 
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