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September 11, 2014 7:06:04 AM

Hello Guys.I have one question about Gigabyte Geforce GTX470 1280mb DDR5 320bit.Is this good graphics card i want to buy it.Is this card will reslove my fps and fps be high and high graphics ?? i want to buy it is this good graphics card for games like Flight Simulator X (FSX) GTA IV Far Cry for fps and etc ... ??

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September 11, 2014 7:09:44 AM

Teo Gerovski said:
Hello Guys.I have one question about Gigabyte Geforce GTX470 1280mb DDR5 320bit.Is this good graphics card i want to buy it.Is this card will reslove my fps and fps be high and high graphics ?? i want to buy it is this good graphics card for games like Flight Simulator X (FSX) GTA IV Far Cry for fps and etc ... ??


its not the best but its not the worse either .. it raising your fps all depends on which card you were using before the 470 .. which card are you replacing ?
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September 11, 2014 7:10:26 AM

It's an older card and won't perform very well...

What's your budget? I'd recommend a 750 Ti for low budgets.
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September 11, 2014 7:12:54 AM

A GTX470 is a little weaker (one tier) than a GTX750Ti. If you post your budget, and where you can buy, we can suggest the best alternatives for you. We will also need to know the brand and model (not just wattage) of your PSU. The GTX750Ti uses very little power; many versions do not need a PCIe power connection.
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September 11, 2014 7:13:27 AM

No. It would be what I would consider a budget graphics card because it is so old. What kind of budget do you have?

I would go with a GTX 760 to start but if it is too expensive then maybe an older gtx 660ti or 670.

A lot of people are waiting for the new 900s to come out before buying.

If you had to go with a GTX 470 consider getting a second one and SLIing them together. Just remember SLI doubles the performance not the memory so if you are looking at a 4K monitor then this solution will not work.
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September 11, 2014 7:17:03 AM

I have now nVidia GeForce GT220 1GB and i want to buy this card is this good card ?
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September 11, 2014 7:19:31 AM

Teo Gerovski said:
I have now nVidia GeForce GT220 1GB and i want to buy this card is this good card ?


as i said its not the best but you will be getting a hefty 30-40 fps boost over the gt 220 u had before..
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September 11, 2014 7:20:34 AM

Teo Gerovski said:
I have now nVidia GeForce GT220 1GB and i want to buy this card is this good card ?


if you had a bit more cash and could get a higher card like another member just mentioned i would say a gtx 750 ti or above would do you the world of good
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September 11, 2014 7:20:39 AM

The 470 would do alright in the games you listed up to 1080p, I think. But the GTX 400 series is getting very old and will be slower and hotter and draw about twice as much power as comparable newer products. It would be better to tell us how much you want to spend, and we might find a more modern alternative.

I wouldn't recommend buying used unless you're getting a really great price. But if you are, just keep in mind that the GTX 470 will perform about as well as cards available today for approximately $150 or less.
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September 11, 2014 7:20:59 AM

No. I would not waste your money on it stated above. How much money do you have so we can recommend something to you?
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September 11, 2014 7:22:42 AM

Better alternative than the 470 would be a used 580, preferably 3GB, though if you have no intention
of ever using more than one GPU then a 750 Ti is a good option. Depends if you want maximum value
via used-items, or prefer new for proper warranty.

Top-end used 560 Tis are also good, espcially in SLI (faster than a 670).

Ian.

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September 11, 2014 7:27:47 AM

I dont have money for GTX 750Ti ... The GTX470 is 1.2GB and 320 Bit with factory overclocked...And from my graphics card (GT220) i will have Plus 30-40 FPS ??
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September 11, 2014 7:29:23 AM

Teo Gerovski said:
I dont have money for GTX 750Ti ... The GTX470 is 1.2GB and 320 Bit with factory overclocked...And from my graphics card (GT220) i will have Plus 30-40 FPS ??


yea roughly 30 to 40 fps as i said or more depending on your other pc specs..please list your specs
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September 11, 2014 7:31:04 AM

Processor: Intel Dual Core CPU E5700 3.00GHz
Graphics Card: nVidia GeForce GT220 1GB
Ram Memory: 4GB DDR3
and 500GB HDD

On my favorite game i have 5-6 fps with all objects and without objects i have 20 fps how much fps i will be with this graphics ??
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September 11, 2014 7:34:37 AM

Teo Gerovski said:
Processor: Intel Dual Core CPU E5700 3.00GHz
Graphics Card: nVidia GeForce GT220 1GB
Ram Memory: 4GB DDR3
and 500GB HDD

On my favorite game i have 5-6 fps with all objects and without objects i have 20 fps how much fps i will be with this graphics ??


oh so your on a socket 775 motherboard.. the performance probably take a little hit with the processor you have in.. you can get a used core 2 quad or core 2 duo thats more powerful for like $20 or $30 on ebay now i would recommend getting one if you can to get the full performance from your card.. but it will still be okay with processor you have though just not performing at its best because of the bottleneck
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September 11, 2014 7:36:21 AM

Teo Gerovski said:
Processor: Intel Dual Core CPU E5700 3.00GHz
Graphics Card: nVidia GeForce GT220 1GB
Ram Memory: 4GB DDR3
and 500GB HDD

On my favorite game i have 5-6 fps with all objects and without objects i have 20 fps how much fps i will be with this graphics ??


i have a radeon 4850 that is older than your card and probably weaker and i got a solid 40 fps on high details in far cry 3 and 30+ on gta iv so you will get a something above my results
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September 11, 2014 7:46:36 AM

Teo Gerovski said:
I playing this game https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRtKMwi4eYU and my question is with full objects with this graphics GTX470 Overclocked 360 Bits with 1.2GB Ram from 5 fps how much fps will i have ??


please post the name of the game as i cant see the video on my phone..im using a phone
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September 11, 2014 7:50:06 AM

Microsoft Flight Simulator X FSX
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September 11, 2014 7:55:21 AM

Teo Gerovski said:
Microsoft Flight Simulator X FSX


that game is not really hard to run so know you will get about 60 - 80 or 90 fps with that card.. i have seen that game play on really weak cards withou issue
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September 11, 2014 7:58:11 AM

Teo Gerovski said:
Microsoft Flight Simulator X FSX


Component Minimum system requirement
Operating system Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Computer processor 1.0 gigahertz (GHz)
Memory 256 megabytes (MB) of RAM for Windows XP SP2
512 MB RAM for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
Hard disk space 14 gigabytes (GB) available hard disk space
Video card 32 MB DirectX 9-compatible video card
DVD drive 32x speed
Sound Sound card, speakers, or headset
Pointing device Keyboard and mouse or compatible game controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows)
Internet connection for online play Network adapter for LAN multiplayer gameplay
Broadband Internet access for Windows Live multiplayer gameplay


you should be able to breeze through that game with even the gt 220 honestly
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September 11, 2014 8:00:52 AM

Teo Gerovski said:
Microsoft Flight Simulator X FSX


That game is eight years old, I have no doubts that the GTX 470 is more than enough to run it with any details you want.

But like I said earlier, unless you're getting an absurdly good deal on the GTX 470 I'd rather recommend you invest in slightly more up-to-date tech. The 470 will draw twice as much power (and therefore get twice as hot) as a modern card that's just as fast.
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September 11, 2014 8:01:03 AM

yes but with default objects i have full objects full graphics ultra settings and with downloaded plane i have 5 fps :( 
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September 11, 2014 8:05:48 AM

Teo Gerovski said:
yes but with default objects i have full objects full graphics ultra settings and with downloaded plane i have 5 fps :( 


well with the 470 you wont have to worry about the fps dropping because its way faster than the gt 220 .. i still recommend that if you could save a bit more and buy a more recent card it would be better for you in the future.. never the less if this is the card you want i guarantee it will play your selection of ga,es without fuss..
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a c 206 U Graphics card
September 11, 2014 8:07:45 AM

You have not specified your PSU. A GTX470 needs a lot of power. If you are running a GT220 now, even a GTX750 is a substantial upgrade, and also does not need auxiliary power.
Plugging a GTX470 into a system that cannot power it will overload your PSU. If you're lucky (or it's a good PSU), it will just shut down. If you are unlucky, or the PSU is low-quality, it will burn, possibly killing other parts of your system.
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September 11, 2014 8:09:34 AM

the price of GTX470 is 100 euros what graphics (good) card can i buy with 100 euros ?
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September 11, 2014 8:10:54 AM

Until you have identified your PSU, the strongest card I can safely recommend is a GTX750 or GTX750Ti.
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September 11, 2014 8:13:11 AM

Teo Gerovski said:
the price of GTX470 is 100 euros what graphics (good) card can i buy with 100 euros ?


well if you were to look a used card you could get like gtx 560 ti or a radeon 5870 .. if your looking for a new card then that wont do much and you will only find a bunch of weak cards and would have to come back to the gtx 470
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September 11, 2014 8:30:20 AM

A GTX560Ti is on the same tier as the GTX470, and also uses a lot of power (though not as much as the 470).
I'd think you could find a GTX750 for 100 euros. It is 11 tiers higher than your GT220, making it a huge upgrade. It will also not require a PSU upgrade.

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September 11, 2014 8:34:17 AM

Onus said:
A GTX560Ti is on the same tier as the GTX470, and also uses a lot of power (though not as much as the 470).
I'd think you could find a GTX750 for 100 euros. It is 11 tiers higher than your GT220, making it a huge upgrade. It will also not require a PSU upgrade.



hey the cards are in the same tier but has completely different performance in games .. the 560 ti fairly faster than the 470 .. and i dont think you can get a 750 for a 100 euros ..
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September 11, 2014 8:40:41 AM

If the 750 is not available within his budget, then perhaps a GTX650 or HD7750 might be. Either of those is the strongest card I can recommend until we know more about his PSU.
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September 11, 2014 8:43:37 AM

Teo Gerovski said:
the price of GTX470 is 100 euros what graphics (good) card can i buy with 100 euros ?


I'm not sure you'll get a new card that performs as well as the GTX 470 without going to €140–150, so I suppose its an alright choice.

What can you tell us about your power supply? The 470 draws as much as 215 watts (nearly four times as much as your GT 220), which is comparable to some rather higher-end cards today. It'll also require at least two six pin PCIe power connectors, if not a 6- and 8-pin connector.
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September 11, 2014 8:44:06 AM

Onus said:
If the 750 is not available within his budget, then perhaps a GTX650 or HD7750 might be. Either of those is the strongest card I can recommend until we know more about his PSU.


so be honest do you really think any of those cards are going for less than 100 euros even in used condition ? and that 7750 wont be a major upgrade over the 470 because its not really a high end card.
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September 11, 2014 8:49:50 AM

jbrown156 said:
Onus said:
If the 750 is not available within his budget, then perhaps a GTX650 or HD7750 might be. Either of those is the strongest card I can recommend until we know more about his PSU.


so be honest do you really think any of those cards are going for less than 100 euros even in used condition ? and that 7750 wont be a major upgrade over the 470 because its not really a high end card.


The HD 7750 is indeed going to be slower than a GTX 470, but none of that matters if the OP doesn't have a power supply capable of supporting the extremely hot and power-hungry 470. A 470 will draw almost as much power as a brand new 770.
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September 11, 2014 8:54:55 AM

its true but since he barely has anything in his pc psu wont likely be a big issue .. his pc doesnt draw much power with what he listed ..
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September 11, 2014 8:54:57 AM

The HD7750 will be slower than a GTX470, yes, but shouldn't need a PSU upgrade (I'm running one with an i5-3570K on a 300W PSU; it pulls 126W from its UPS while playing games).
In any case, my point of comparison is his old GT220. Compared to that, today's "low-end" cards are still a huge improvement.
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September 11, 2014 9:00:59 AM

Onus said:
The HD7750 will be slower than a GTX470, yes, but shouldn't need a PSU upgrade (I'm running one with an i5-3570K on a 300W PSU; it pulls 126W from its UPS while playing games).
In any case, my point of comparison is his old GT220. Compared to that, today's "low-end" cards are still a huge improvement.


yes it would be an improvement over the gt 220 but thats not the card the guys wants .. are we straying from the point here .. he simply asked if it was good or not how much of an upgrade it would be to the 220 .. he asked for a upgrade not something lame low end card to settle with .. now we just need to know if he is willing to get a ppsu to match the 470 ..if he upgraded the psu it could save him a bit in the future if he plans to do a whole system upgrade ..
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a c 206 U Graphics card
September 11, 2014 9:08:07 AM

I won't recommend the GTX470 until I know more about his PSU. On his budget, I do not believe that replacing his PSU is an option.
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September 11, 2014 9:24:51 AM

Additionally, I'm pretty sure even an HD 7750 would crush the eight-year-old Flight Simulator X. We aren't talking about a demand for bleeding-edge performance, here. We don't even know this guy's gaming resolution, which leads me to believe its likely not even 1920x1080.
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September 11, 2014 10:00:48 AM


I've seen used 750 Tis go for less than 100E on eBay, but not often. 100E is certainly well more than enough for a good 560 Ti
(by that I mean 900MHz core minimum) - heck, I bought one recently for only 45 UKP, which is about 55E. 100E is also enough
for a GTX 580 1.5GB (faster than all those options), but other posters are right, without knowing the PSU one cannot confidently
recommend an older upper-end card like a 470 or 580. This is why, despite the higher cost, a 750 Ti is a safer choice as it would
not require a PSU change.

However, we're overlooking the platform too much. With a card as fast as a 750 Ti, the E5700 could easily be a bottleneck in
many cases, though of course later on the original poster could replace the base platform & carry over the 750 Ti & observe
a good speedup from a better CPU, etc. Even a well-chosen used-parts purchase would achieve this, eg. i5 2500K, Z68 board, etc.

Ian.

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September 11, 2014 5:42:12 PM

wow this thread is still going. The problem is like having a Yugo car and wanting to replace it with a Gremlin. Yes the Gremlin is better but that does not mean it is not still old and junk. You might be better off spending you money on a Honda Civic which you will be happier with.

You are going to spend around $100 on this graphics card...

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p20506...

When you can get a GTX 660 for around $120...

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p20506...

and be way happier for it because it is newer and more compatible with the modern software.

I hope this helps to put things into perspective.
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a c 206 U Graphics card
September 11, 2014 7:08:22 PM

We still don't know if his PSU can handle a GTX660, or any other card that needs auxiliary power.
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September 11, 2014 7:26:27 PM

Correct, or even if he cares about power consumption that much.

Ian.

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