- Feb 11, 2014
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So, I'm getting a new pre-built rig in the mail (without a dedicated GPU).
Specifically a Core i3 3220, with 16GB DDR3, a 500GB Seagate and a cuteish case.
(Looking, not size wise. It still has enough room for a graphical upgrade. Just not enough for a massive 5970 for instance. LOL)
(With a 120mm rear fan, and 80mm front fan)
On a H77M MSI mobo which unfortunately, has 2 PCI-E x16 but only one is x16 3.0 the other is crippled severely at x4 2.0 making Crossfire a no-go. (Not that skyrim plays well even now with crossfire anyway).
I will be putting in my nicer, Ultra LSP750 in the new machine in place of the cheap-o no-name PSU it comes with. So providing enough power for up to a 470 even shouldn't be much of an issue.
I haven't the money to spend just yet. but the prices I'm seeing are
59$-90$ GTX 460 1GB
93$ GTX 650 Ti
90-100$ GTX 560 and the 560 Ti models
Edit: So it seems even faster cards like the HD 6950 with 2GB (1gb more) GDDR5 memory can be found in the same price range.
Would it be worth it though? I would later on need to upgrade the mobo, and swap cases to crossfire though but right now I need the best "single GPU" solution I can find in this price range. (Used/Refurb units)
They all seem to be within margin of error when it comes to running the game.
(anandtech shows such data, anyway haven't been able to find a comparison anywhere else with the games I desire to play)
My monitor resolution is 1440x900@60hz and I'd prefer good minimums to avoid stuttering and lag, not just good highs but I plan to add a couple graphical mods and crank AA and AF if I can.
Specifically a Core i3 3220, with 16GB DDR3, a 500GB Seagate and a cuteish case.
(Looking, not size wise. It still has enough room for a graphical upgrade. Just not enough for a massive 5970 for instance. LOL)
(With a 120mm rear fan, and 80mm front fan)
On a H77M MSI mobo which unfortunately, has 2 PCI-E x16 but only one is x16 3.0 the other is crippled severely at x4 2.0 making Crossfire a no-go. (Not that skyrim plays well even now with crossfire anyway).
I will be putting in my nicer, Ultra LSP750 in the new machine in place of the cheap-o no-name PSU it comes with. So providing enough power for up to a 470 even shouldn't be much of an issue.
I haven't the money to spend just yet. but the prices I'm seeing are
59$-90$ GTX 460 1GB
93$ GTX 650 Ti
90-100$ GTX 560 and the 560 Ti models
Edit: So it seems even faster cards like the HD 6950 with 2GB (1gb more) GDDR5 memory can be found in the same price range.
Would it be worth it though? I would later on need to upgrade the mobo, and swap cases to crossfire though but right now I need the best "single GPU" solution I can find in this price range. (Used/Refurb units)
They all seem to be within margin of error when it comes to running the game.
(anandtech shows such data, anyway haven't been able to find a comparison anywhere else with the games I desire to play)
My monitor resolution is 1440x900@60hz and I'd prefer good minimums to avoid stuttering and lag, not just good highs but I plan to add a couple graphical mods and crank AA and AF if I can.
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