GRAPHIC CARD Compatibility

seishin27 · Sep 10, 2014

im planning to buy GTX 750 Ti 2GB and i wanna know if this is compatible with my motherboard and some PSU.
i have
Intel(R) COre i3-2100 cpu@3.106HZ
motherboard: P8H61-M LX3 PLUS
PSU: 400W 12V
RAM: gskill ripjaws 8gb 4gbx2

so is it compatible? and can my psu run it? thanks

Lukey_AMD · Sep 10, 2014

That motherboard only uses PCI 2.0.. which from my understanding would work fine, but you would be much more beneficial from buying a motherboard with PCI 3.0 (thats the bit the GPU attaches to). So yes, i believe it would work, but you could get a better motherboard

Yadhu · Sep 10, 2014

it'll work fine with 2.0
3.0 is great,but considering the cost involved in buying a new mobo just for pcie 3.0 is not simply worth it !!

so its better to use that motherboard.
Just use that money to get a better 450 watt psu
like the roswell capstone 450

TechyInAZ · Sep 10, 2014

It will work, the difference between pcie gen 2.0 and 3.0 is very minimal. So buying a new mobo is pointless.

Lukey_AMD · Sep 10, 2014

from my understanding the difference between 2.0 and 3.0 is lane speed, or at least.. more data can travel faster = faster image production etc

TechyInAZ · Sep 10, 2014

Lukey_AMD :

Correct, but the only reason why pcie 2.0 is nearly equal to 3.0 still is because most graphics cards like the GTX 750 ti don't even come close to using up all the bandwidth at 100% load.

Yadhu · Sep 10, 2014

TechyInAZ :

Totally agree with you.its not worth it.(you have to spend at least 50$ on the lowest end mobo). also if you spend that much it will be for an lga 1150 socket mobo which is almost out.so best choice would be to stick with pcie 2.0 and not 3.0
and yes pcie2.0 for a x16 slot has only 80GT/s while 3.0 has 128 GT/s
while those theoretical values look promising you will hardly use up all the bandwidth unless for some insane games like watchdogs(which not optimized very well) at ultra texture.
i don't think you will be doing anything like that on this system

so conclusion:just get a gpu and if possible get a good psu(which can be used with future upgrades)

seishin27 · Sep 10, 2014

TechyInAZ :

Lukey_AMD :

Correct, but the only reason why pcie 2.0 is nearly equal to 3.0 still is because most graphics cards like the GTX 750 ti don't even come close to using up all the bandwidth at 100% load.

seishin27 · Sep 10, 2014

Wow fast replies. U guys are the best. Thank u so much. And yes ill buy 600w corsair psu.

Oh 1 last question what do u think is better graphics card? The gtx 750 ti or radeon r7 260x

TechyInAZ · Sep 10, 2014

seishin27 :

The r7 260X is better, it is faster than the gtx 750 ti. Only reason why 750 ti is that expensive, is because of it's insane ultra low wattage use.

BTW... If you are buying corsair, don't get the CX Series PSUs, terrible for pcs with graphics cards.

Yadhu · Sep 10, 2014

seishin27 :

i'd buy the 750 ti

Yadhu · Sep 10, 2014

TechyInAZ :

but bro

i havn't used any of those cards but watch these

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKy5ctjixaY ------------------------crysis3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUjNIMhelyo ------------------------BF4

750ti seems higher

TechyInAZ · Sep 10, 2014

Oh sorry, your right. I don't know where I got that the r7 260X is faster. Well now I know thx yadhu.

So defiantly get the GTX 750 ti

seishin27 · Sep 10, 2014

TechyInAZ :

Dude really? I was planning to buy a corsair cx600 with 600W cos its sale and lots of good reviews..

Is cool master 550w better? Cos if ill buy r7 260x it requires 500W above

seishin27 · Sep 10, 2014

Oh okay haha so ill go for gtx 750ti.

And what do u guys prefer for a psu..

Corsair cx600 with 600W or
Cool master 550W

Theyre the ones on sale. Haha

TechyInAZ · Sep 10, 2014

seishin27 :

I know, I'm bummed aswell. But on toms hardware, every power supply expert will tell you how bad the CX series are.

idk about cooler mast, but get SeaSonic, any of their psus are good even though they are a little pricy. But you have to ask yourself, do I want to cheap out on a PSU that might eventually kill my pc and have to buy a brand new computer for even more money?

Yadhu · Sep 10, 2014

cx power supplies are not good

just go for
seasonic g series 550
rosewill capstone 450

they are expensive but totally worth it

seishin27 · Sep 10, 2014

TechyInAZ :

seishin27 :

I know, I'm bummed aswell. But on toms hardware, every power supply expert will tell you how bad the CX series are.

idk about cooler mast, but get SeaSonic, any of their psus are good even though they are a little pricy. But you have to ask yourself, do I want to cheap out on a PSU that might eventually kill my pc and have to buy a brand new computer for even more money?

Is this okk
SeaSonic S12II 620 Bronze 620W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS 12V V2.91 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

Yadhu · Sep 10, 2014

seishin27 :

TechyInAZ :

Is this okk
SeaSonic S12II 620 Bronze 620W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS 12V V2.91 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

I recommend the seasonic s12II 620 Bronze,but since you are going for the 750ti
and using an i3 2100,there is no need for that power supply.even the seasonic s12 II bronze 520 is more than enough

seishin27 · Sep 11, 2014

Yadhu :

seishin27 :

TechyInAZ :

Is this okk
SeaSonic S12II 620 Bronze 620W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS 12V V2.91 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

I recommend the seasonic s12II 620 Bronze,but since you are going for the 750ti
and using an i3 2100,there is no need for that power supply.even the seasonic s12 II bronze 520 is more than enough

Theres like 5$ difference so im choosing the higher one for future upgrades too haha tnx bro

seishin27 · Sep 11, 2014

Yadhu :

seishin27 :

TechyInAZ :

Is this okk
SeaSonic S12II 620 Bronze 620W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS 12V V2.91 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

I recommend the seasonic s12II 620 Bronze,but since you are going for the 750ti
and using an i3 2100,there is no need for that power supply.even the seasonic s12 II bronze 520 is more than enough

Oh and whats the difference with an sli ready psu and one without

Yadhu · Sep 11, 2014

well an sli ready psu can use 2 cards(or more).
It more likely have more wattage than the others.
Since you wont be doing multi card configuration no need to waste money on those

seishin27 · Sep 11, 2014

Thanks guys.
THANKS YADHU. THANKS FOR THE PATIENCE I APPRECIATE IT.

seishin27 · Sep 11, 2014

Yadhu :

Yo bro. Does rosewill hive psu good?

Yadhu · Sep 11, 2014

seishin27 :

Yes they do the rosewill capstone has been my personal favorite for a long time
they are one of the solid psu makers

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