Good Graphics Cards For Minecraft /W Shaders Mod

SimplyCurious · Jun 16, 2014

Hello, I've been trying to come up with a list of parts of a computer I'm building. When I came across the graphics card, I got confused. So many of them to choose from. I'm not sure whether or not which one can run the game, Minecraft, with the shaders modification. I'm looking for a GPU that can run shaders on a clear 60 FPS on 1080p or 720p (Either Or, Im used to playing on a crappy laptop screen resolution

). My budget (For the GPU) is about 190-300 USD. Like I said before, I'm trying to run Minecraft with shaders and a smooth 60 or more. Thanks ~

Rationale · Jun 16, 2014

The R9 270X would be a good choice. Should handle that easily. Minecraft is mostly CPU limited, so make sure you have a strong-ish Intel CPU, or your video card won't matter. Minecraft requires a relatively weak GPU and a strong CPU.

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hftvhftv · Jun 17, 2014

SimplyCurious :

That information is wrong, the GPU matters more than the CPU. I know this from experience. And I can run shaders with a 128x128 texture pack in 1600x900 resolution with 70 FPS in a GTX 750 Ti and it's only $150.

Rationale · Jun 17, 2014

hftvhftv :

SimplyCurious :

That information is wrong, the GPU matters more than the CPU. I know this from experience. And I can run shaders with a 128x128 texture pack in 1600x900 resolution with 70 FPS in a GTX 750 Ti and it's only $150.

What's your CPU?

IrnMan · Jun 17, 2014

hftvhftv :

Actually, he is correct. Minecraft is more CPU intensive, this is mainly due to it being written in Java. While a good GPU is also important, in the case of Minecraft you want a solid CPU for better performance.

SimplyCurious · Jun 17, 2014

Contemplating Whether I should go with the 270x or 280 or the 760 or 770, any thoughts?

IrnMan · Jun 17, 2014

The most powerful is the GTX 770 so if you can afford it, go for that one. Otherwise in descending order of performance:
R9 280
R9 270x
GTX 660

hftvhftv · Jun 17, 2014

IrnMan :

Sorry you are correct. I was acting with impulse and didn't research my answer. CPU and Java go together moreso. I have a AMD FX 8350 so that must be the main reason for me.

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