Cheapest and best GPU!

Baily Case · Jul 9, 2014

Hello everyone! I have asked this question soo many times but never got a clear answer or the GPU wasnt that good or its out of stock. So the highest I can go is to 80$ Thanks in advance

KyleADunn · Jul 9, 2014

My top suggestion would be the R7 250!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127763&cm_re=r7_250-_-14-127-763-_-Product

Perfectly fits the budget, and performs well.

geofelt · Jul 9, 2014

Cheapest and best do not go together.
If your usage is not fast action gaming, then the cheapest is to use integrated graphics.

$80 is about the cheapest price you should pay for anything close to a gaming card.
The GT730 64 bit falls into the ok category... barely.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487052
Note that the 64 bit version is actually faster than the 128 bit version.; do not confuse them.

bignastyid · Jul 9, 2014

Well if you would have looked at the front page of this very website you would have seen this.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107.html

KyleADunn · Jul 9, 2014

geofelt :

Well, here's the NVIDIA option! haha.

Here's a game-debate comparison of the two.

http://www.game-debate.com/gpu/index.php?gid=1866&gid2=886&compare=radeon-r7-250-2gb-gddr5-vs-geforce-gt-730

The r7 250 has a theoretical 31% lead on the GT 730, though I'm sure there's some room for error in these sorts of online comparisons.

Baily Case · Jul 9, 2014

KyleADunn :

I will probally go with this one! Can you find me videos of performance? Thanks in advance

KyleADunn · Jul 9, 2014

Baily Case :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP_98DPwSWM

Here you go! It's a Sapphire model, but that's just the make. The model is still the same. And don't forget to select best answer, if you believe we've helped you

Baily Case · Jul 9, 2014

KyleADunn :

Baily Case :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP_98DPwSWM

Here you go! It's a Sapphire model, but that's just the make. The model is still the same. And don't forget to select best answer, if you believe we've helped you

What could it run these games on? The Forest, Rust, BF4. Left for dead? Also it says GDDR3 on the video? Is there a difference between GDDR3 and DDr3?

techtechie · Jul 9, 2014

if you watch i think on sale a radeon 7850 will dip to that price

KyleADunn · Jul 9, 2014

Baily Case :

KyleADunn :

What could it run these games on? The Forest, Rust, BF4. Left for dead? Also it says GDDR3 on the video? Is there a difference between GDDR3 and DDr3?

GDDR is exclusively used for graphics memory.

You can use that game-debate link I sent for a good estimate on its performance on any game! Search with the "Can I Run It" search box.

geofelt · Jul 9, 2014

If you really need cheap, look on ebay.
Find a good used card from a seller with good feedback.

Baily Case · Jul 9, 2014

techtechie :

KyleADunn :

Baily Case :

GDDR is exclusively used for graphics memory.

You can use that game-debate link I sent for a good estimate on its performance on any game! Search with the "Can I Run It" search box.

Final Question! What is the psu requirements for the card? I have apevia 420w PSU

KyleADunn · Jul 9, 2014

Baily Case :

GDDR is exclusively used for graphics memory. It has a higher clock rate, but if it's not at least 128bit, I wouldn't say it outperforms the 128bit DDR3. I may stand corrected, though.

You can use that game-debate link I sent for a good estimate on its performance on any game! Search with the "Can I Run It" search box.

Though, it should be noted, Rust and The Forest are quite optimized as they sit. So, performance will improve over time.

KyleADunn · Jul 9, 2014

Baily Case :

techtechie :

KyleADunn :

Final Question! What is the psu requirements for the card? I have apevia 420w PSU

The r7 250 would run perfectly fine on that 430w psu, no problem

Baily Case · Jul 9, 2014

KyleADunn :

Baily Case :

techtechie :

KyleADunn :

Final Question! What is the psu requirements for the card? I have apevia 420w PSU

The r7 250 would run perfectly fine on that 430w psu, no problem

420w*?

KyleADunn · Jul 9, 2014

Baily Case :

KyleADunn :

Baily Case :

The r7 250 would run perfectly fine on that 430w psu, no problem

420w*?

A 380w PSU is recommended for a r7 250, and those estimates are usually overshots. So, you're still good!

bignastyid · Jul 9, 2014

Since you have an Apevia you need a new PSU
Tier five - Replace immediately. These units are NOT recommended for any system, no matter the purpose. Reference to higher tiered models for a better and potentially money-saving unit

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techtechie · Jul 9, 2014

heres what you do take the amps of your 12v rail multiply it by.........wel 12. if it exceeds your tdp of your gpu your good to go. find your tdp of your gpu here http://www.hwcompare.com/15503/radeon-hd-7850-vs-radeon-r7-260x/

geofelt · Jul 9, 2014

The problem with apevia and other cheap psu's is that they do not have adequate protective circuitry.
If they get overloaded and fail, they can destroy anything they are connected.
And... they may not even deliver the watts/amps that they advertise.
And... wattage will be measured at room temperature, not the 50c. in your case.

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