I bought a custom-built machine 2 years ago with the following specs:
3.20 gigahertz Intel Core i5 650
ASUS P7H55-M Rev X.0x Motherboard
4GB RAM
ATI Radeon HD 4300/4500 Series
Philips 202EL monitor with 1600 x 900 resolution
Windows 7 Ultimate
500W Power supply
I would like to upgrade my graphic card for games such as Dota 2 and Diablo 3 (potentially newer games as well) because the current one is just terrible. I don't know much about computers and the compatibility between parts but I happen to find clearance sales on Asus, Gigabyte, MSI 7770 cards here in Melbourne Australia.
ASUS 1GB 7770 PCI-E VGA Card ($99)
MSI R7770POWERE1GD5OC 1GB DDR5 7770 OC PCI-E VGA Card ($70)
MSI R7770-PMD1GD5 1G DDR5 7770 PCI-E VGA CARD ($75)
Gigabyte GV-R777OC-1GD 1GB 7770 PCI-E VGA Card ($79)
I was told that Asus GFC aren't as good as the other two brands, how true is this? Which one should I go for if I do not intend to overclock?
Would the 7770 be an overkill? What other models should I also be looking at?
Thanks!
Adrian
3.20 gigahertz Intel Core i5 650
ASUS P7H55-M Rev X.0x Motherboard
4GB RAM
ATI Radeon HD 4300/4500 Series
Philips 202EL monitor with 1600 x 900 resolution
Windows 7 Ultimate
500W Power supply
I would like to upgrade my graphic card for games such as Dota 2 and Diablo 3 (potentially newer games as well) because the current one is just terrible. I don't know much about computers and the compatibility between parts but I happen to find clearance sales on Asus, Gigabyte, MSI 7770 cards here in Melbourne Australia.
ASUS 1GB 7770 PCI-E VGA Card ($99)
MSI R7770POWERE1GD5OC 1GB DDR5 7770 OC PCI-E VGA Card ($70)
MSI R7770-PMD1GD5 1G DDR5 7770 PCI-E VGA CARD ($75)
Gigabyte GV-R777OC-1GD 1GB 7770 PCI-E VGA Card ($79)
I was told that Asus GFC aren't as good as the other two brands, how true is this? Which one should I go for if I do not intend to overclock?
Would the 7770 be an overkill? What other models should I also be looking at?
Thanks!
Adrian