Low budget GPU with 280w Power Supply

thejack980 · Jan 3, 2014

So over the holidays I got a new computer with AMD A8 5500 with 7560D hd graphics. (Pre-built Lenovo computer) But I was wondering what Graphics Card I could get that is low-budget and could fit my gamer needs. I know I will not be able to play modern games on high settings, but I want something that could play games decently well on medium/low settings. Also, I only have a 280w Power Supply, but if I should upgrade that, let me know, but that is only a last case scenerio because I really do not have a lot of money, being a 15 year old D:

Krishna Moorthy · Jan 3, 2014

260x should work for you

thejack980 · Jan 3, 2014

Krishna Moorthy :

that is over my price range and I do not think that will work with my psu lol

Krishna Moorthy · Jan 3, 2014

thejack980 :

how much money do you have exactly?

Does your psu have a pcie 6 pin connector?

thejack980 · Jan 3, 2014

Krishna Moorthy :

around $110, and it only has one pci express x16 slot

thejack980 · Jan 3, 2014

do you think it would be better to buy a $60 GPU and a new PSU?

Gam3r01 · Jan 3, 2014

You arent going to be able to upgrade without a new power supply, and even so that wont leave enough for the graphics card.
My advice, save up more for a psu and graphics card. 60 bucks isnt enough for a card that will increase performance.

Krishna Moorthy · Jan 3, 2014

thejack980 :

You cant get anything worth buying for $60 in the GPU department.\

Im talking about your psu do you have a 6pin connector on it. If you do you can use the 260x

Power consumption AMD Radeon R7-260X

System in IDLE = 118W
System Wattage with GPU in FULL Stress = 221W
Difference (GPU load) = 103W
Add average IDLE wattage ~10W
Subjective obtained GPU power consumption = ~ 113 Watts

Can you link me your psu you might be able to pull this off

Gam3r01 · Jan 3, 2014

Krishna Moorthy :

You do realize the 260x draws 100-130 watts under load, that combined with the 95 watts of the cpu would overload that power supply.
The psu wont have an 80+certification either, so it wont be able to support it, let alone the amps on the 12v rail.

thejack980 · Jan 3, 2014

Krishna Moorthy :

thejack980 :

You cant get anything worth buying for $60 in the GPU department.\

Im talking about your psu do you have a 6pin connector on it. If you do you can use the 260x

Power consumption AMD Radeon R7-260X

System in IDLE = 118W
System Wattage with GPU in FULL Stress = 221W
Difference (GPU load) = 103W
Add average IDLE wattage ~10W
Subjective obtained GPU power consumption = ~ 113 Watts

Can you link me your psu you might be able to pull this off

idk, how would i find that out?

Krishna Moorthy · Jan 3, 2014

Gam3r01 :

Krishna Moorthy :

You do realize the 260x draws 100-130 watts under load, that combined with the 95 watts of the cpu would overload that power supply.
The psu wont have an 80+certification either, so it wont be able to support it, let alone the amps on the 12v rail.

eh thats why i asked for the link

lol id give you my old 350 watt corsair psu if you lived near me xD

Gam3r01 · Jan 3, 2014

Its a generic pre built power supply, those are never certified, nor are PSUs under 400w certified.

thejack980 · Jan 3, 2014

Krishna Moorthy :

Gam3r01 :

eh thats why i asked for the link

lol id give you my old 350 watt corsair psu if you lived near me xD

do you think if i bought a new PSU with a radeon hd 6670 and used dual graphics with the 7560D is a good idea? and yeah it is a generic pre built power supply D:

Gam3r01 · Jan 3, 2014

It would boost performance, and allow to upgrade more later.

thejack980 · Jan 3, 2014

Gam3r01 :

yeah I think I will do that and then maybe upgrade to R7 260x or whatever is out there in the future!

Gam3r01 · Jan 3, 2014

That would work better, by the time you upgrade again prices will be lower, and the 800 series might be out.

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