Help with GPU for Core 2 Duo E7500

LSDance · Jan 21, 2014

Hi to everyone of the community,

I'm buying a new system and I'm gonna give the old one as gift to a little brother. I would like to change the GPU so can play a few games. The fact is that I'm not expert in computer hardware, so I would like some help to choose the best GPU that will not have a high bottleneck. He doesn't have to play the latest games on ultra settings. The actual power supply is a Corsair 430W CX. Thanks to everyone...

Jayxl · Jan 21, 2014

For the C2D E7500, get the

NVidia GTX 650 ti 1gb

or

AMD HD 7770 1GB

These cards will be well balanced with the CPU and your PSU.

LSDance · Jan 21, 2014

Really? I heard a lot over the web that a 650Ti will be a waste off money for this CPU...

Jayxl · Jan 21, 2014

LSDance :

I don't think so.
But if that is the case, get the GTX 650.
This one definitely cannot get bottlenecked.

Scremin34Egl · Jan 21, 2014

Check out a 7750 or gtx 650 and maybe a 7770, but I really wouldn't go any higher than that

LSDance · Jan 21, 2014

Can these cards you mention run BF4 on medium settings at least? The system is 2x2GB Kingston HyperX 800Mhz

Jayxl · Jan 21, 2014

LSDance :

That depends on your monitor resolution.
If it's 1080p, no.
If its 1024 x 768, yes you can.

-Fran- · Jan 21, 2014

Just get the best Video card you can buy.

It will be bottlenecked somewhat by the C2D, but it will still provide better FPS than a cheaper one. That's a rule of thumb. Plus, you can carry it over to your next build.

With a 430W PSU, you can pretty much put anything inside, except dual GPUs (7990 or GTX690, for example). A 7970/R9-280X or a GTX680/770 would be a fine choice if money is not an issue.

Cheers!

LSDance · Jan 21, 2014

The monitor is 1360 x 768, it's a Samsung B1930N. Excuse my ignorance, but is this 1080p?

-Fran- · Jan 21, 2014

No, that's closer to HD (1280x720 or 720p) than FHD (Full HD, 1920x1080 or 1080p). Its part of the resolutions we call 16:9 and is a very standard resolution for computers and notebooks.

A lot of people will say getting the best video card you can buy for that resolution is overkill and I agree, but it will depend on your long term plans for the computer. Are you going to upgrade in a year, 2 years? Buying the best video card right now, will let you keep it for the next build. Now, video card cycles are taking 1 year for new tech and 3 or 4 year life span for them.

Also, what is your budget?

Cheers!

Scremin34Egl · Jan 21, 2014

LSDance :

No that's 720p

LSDance · Jan 21, 2014

Got it. There is no plan to upgrade this system. The next upgrade that my brother will do maybe it will be when I give my new one to him. The budget it's about $100~170. Thanks for your attention guys...

-Fran- · Jan 21, 2014

Well, I think these are good choices given your budget:

PowerColor 7870: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131546
GTX 650ti (OC'ed): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130841
GTX 660: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127707

If you can get the 7870 at that price, then it will be a sweet win.

Cheers!

Scremin34Egl · Jan 21, 2014

-Fran- :

I think his cpu would bottleneck those cards

LSDance · Jan 21, 2014

Yeah I think so. But like I said, my answer is only a Ctrl+C off the web...

-Fran- · Jan 21, 2014

Scremin34Egl :

The bottleneck issue is 2 ways:

1.- Cash involved: putting a hard bottleneck to an expensive card is dumb, yes. I totally agree with that, but it will depend on mid-term plans for the computer. Example: I bought a 4890 for my Athlon X2 4400 (2.2Ghz, old 939 socket) and then carried it over to the Phenom II 965BE and now its being used with a FX4300 OC'ed to 4.4Ghz. So, it doesn't look so dumb if you plan on carrying it over to another build (not his case).
2.- Max FPS: leaving a possible bottleneck aside, the better card will always give you better FPS'es 99% of the time. Unless there's a really bad programming issue with the game or program, a better GPU should always give better FPS in all scenarios.

Since the cards fit in his budget, the upper spectrum will last him longer, even with a monitor change down the road, since the 7870 (specially) will handle up to 1080p with little effort.

Cheers!

LSDance · Jan 21, 2014

Maybe I can be happy with a GTX 650 with 2GB?

Scremin34Egl · Jan 21, 2014

LSDance :

Actually save the cash and stick with the 1gb. The 2gb would be a waste of money and wont be utilized unless you are going higher than 1080p , in which case that card is not suited for

I would go for a 7750 since its cheaper than a 650 and they have practically the same performance
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LSDance · Jan 21, 2014

Thanks the attention of everyone that answer the topic.
Good vibes...

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