what graphics card shal i get?

Lauren Beswick · Jun 4, 2014

right ive got a pc, its wicked, ive been playing games like diablo 3 PoE dota2 counterstrike rift and many more big games no problem,

there is only a small selection which my pc cant handle laggy as hell, cant even log in or some unsupported

this is due to me using the on-board graphics only and not a card,

i am poor don't mind 2'nd hand im in the UK and i have £60 what do you suggest ??

its a Vibox gaming pc form the ebay , heres the spec

Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.140303-2144)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
System Model: GA-78LMT-S2P
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD FX(tm)-4100 Quad-Core Processor (4 CPUs), ~3.6GHz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 7678MB RAM
Page File: 3015MB used, 12337MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 32bit Unicode

Card name: ATI Radeon 3000 Graphics
Manufacturer: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Chip type: ATI display adapter (0x9616)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_9616&SUBSYS_D0001458&REV_00
Display Memory: 3319 MB
Dedicated Memory: 508 MB
Shared Memory: 2811 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: MD32117PQ
Monitor Id: MED87C0
Native Mode: unknown
Output Type: HD15
Driver Name: aticfx64.dll,aticfx64.dll,aticfx32,aticfx32,atiumd64.dll,atidxx64.dll,atiumdag,atidxx32,atiumdva,atiumd6a.cap,atitmm64.dll
Driver File Version: 8.17.0010.1129 (English)
Driver Version: 8.970.100.1100
DDI Version: 10
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail

Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
------------------------
Drive: C:
Free Space: 232.7 GB
Total Space: 653.8 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: ST31000528AS ATA Device

Drive: D:
Free Space: 260.2 GB
Total Space: 300.0 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: ST31000528AS ATA Device

Nuckles_56 · Jun 4, 2014

something like this will be a nice step up from the old integrated GPU and it is under £60 as well http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r72501gd5oc But there is one thing that you will want to do and that is to make sure that your power supply is sufficient for the job

unknownofprob · Jun 4, 2014

As Listed above, that is a great option.

This is a R7 250 By Sapphire, I would stick to this supplier as it is considered better;

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sapphire-Radeon-GDDR5-Graphics-Boost/dp/B00FL8H08Q/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1401890225&sr=8-5&keywords=r7+250X+GDDR5

Traciatim · Jun 4, 2014

You could look for open box and refurbished things like an AMD 260x or an NVidia 650 ti. There aren't too many cheaper options that are good for gaming since they get quite a bit slower and are more designed for low power or just home theater style machines once you get below a certain price.

MinecraftPiGuy · Jun 4, 2014

For £60, you're not going to get a decent graphics card, one that is probably even worse than the on-board graphics you're using. However, with a little bit more saving up, I HIGHLY recommend the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 or the AMD R7 260X, available for around 120-150 US dollars. These cards both handle 1080p on most modern games with extremely playable FPS, medium settings. In fact, I use one myself and I absolutely love it. It has to be the most bang for your buck, low-mid range card. Anyway, hope this solves your question.

unknownofprob · Jun 4, 2014

MinecraftPiGuy :

no. The R7 250 is far better then his onboard graphics (costs under £60), and by looking at the rest of his specs, I wouldn't see the need in investing a lot.

Traciatim · Jun 4, 2014

unknownofprob :

But the R5 250 is really slow. It would be a better choice to look for a used 5770/6770 or a 7770 and get the price down. I know in Canada we have a store called NCIX (which is in the states too) who sell all their open boxed goods on ebay. They have a 260x for under 110CAD which is just about 60 GBP.

Any of there choices would be far better than the 250.

unknownofprob · Jun 4, 2014

77770 doesn't exceed the R7 250 by a huge amount, especially the GDDR5 version (practically the same when the 250 is GDDR5). The R7 250 is great value for the price, of course there is better, but for brand new, a solid choice.

In fact all those cards listed would't be classified as a "far better" then the 250.

Traciatim · Jun 4, 2014

unknownofprob :

The 7770 is pretty much the 250x, which is about 35% faster than the 250. The 250 is slightly slower than a 5770 essentially teh same. Pretty sure you can buy a used 5770 for 40 bucks here, so probably 30GBP.

unknownofprob · Jun 4, 2014

Traciatim :

unknownofprob :

The 7770 is pretty much the 250x, which is about 35% faster than the 250. The 250 is slightly slower than a 5770 essentially teh same. Pretty sure you can buy a used 5770 for 40 bucks here, so probably 30GBP.

your looking at the DDR3 version. With GDDR5 memory, the 250X does edge it but not by 35%.

Traciatim · Jun 4, 2014

unknownofprob :

Traciatim :

your looking at the DDR3 version. With GDDR5 memory, the 250X does edge it but not by 35%.

No, I am not. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-r7-250x-graphics-card-review,3747.html

Lauren Beswick · Jun 4, 2014

haha saving is ahrd i have 5 kids and have been made unable to work by a skrew at work, so atm until my legs better im stuffed and bored lol,
now, the games im trying to play are spec like this

Category
Minimum
Recommended
CPU
Intel Pentium Dual-Core or Core2 Duo 2.5 GHz / AMD AthlonII X2 2.5 GHz
Intel Pentium Core2 Duo 2.9 GHz / AMD AthlonII X2 2.9 GHz or higher
RAM
At least 2GB
At least 4GB
VGA
NVIDIA Geforce 8600 GT, AMD Radeon HD 4670
NVIDIA Geforce 9800 GT, AMD Radeon HD 4850 or higher
Hard disk
At least 40GB
OS
Windows XP (SP3) Windows XP x64 (SP2), Vista (SP2), Windows 7 (SP1)
DirectX
9.0c(2008. 6)

and

Memory (RAM): 3 GB
Video Card: GeForce 8600GT or ATI HD 2600 (shader 3.0, 256 MB VRAM)

so if i can play them lag free im happy

Lauren Beswick · Jun 5, 2014

haha saving is ahrd i have 5 kids and have been made unable to work by a skrew at work, so atm until my legs better im stuffed and bored lol,
now, the games im trying to play are spec like this

Category
Minimum
Recommended
CPU
Intel Pentium Dual-Core or Core2 Duo 2.5 GHz / AMD AthlonII X2 2.5 GHz
Intel Pentium Core2 Duo 2.9 GHz / AMD AthlonII X2 2.9 GHz or higher
RAM
At least 2GB
At least 4GB
VGA
NVIDIA Geforce 8600 GT, AMD Radeon HD 4670
NVIDIA Geforce 9800 GT, AMD Radeon HD 4850 or higher
Hard disk
At least 40GB
OS
Windows XP (SP3) Windows XP x64 (SP2), Vista (SP2), Windows 7 (SP1)
DirectX
9.0c(2008. 6)

and

Memory (RAM): 3 GB
Video Card: GeForce 8600GT or ATI HD 2600 (shader 3.0, 256 MB VRAM)

so if i can play them lag free im happy

Traciatim · Jun 5, 2014

Lauren Beswick :

I still think the best option is finding a used/open box/refurbished 7770 or something similar to that.

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