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September 26, 2014 5:15:28 PM

I am looking for a graphics card for my computer. The specs are: I3 CPU , I have 6 gb's of ram 5.74 usable And i have 550@3.19 ghz 64 bit with win. 7 home premium. Any response's will be helpful.

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a b U Graphics card
September 26, 2014 5:17:16 PM

What is the model of the I3 processor? Chances are the integrated graphics will be just as powerful as any $50 graphics card. I recommend saving up money for something that will be of more benefit to the computer.
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a b U Graphics card
September 26, 2014 5:18:49 PM

For under $50, I would say go to Ebay and search for AMD Radeon 6770.
Its about the performance of an AMD Radeon 7750 or AMD Radeon R7 250, but you can normally buy it for $30 in auctions.
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a b U Graphics card
September 26, 2014 5:41:07 PM



]http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMD-Radeon-HD-6770-Graphics-Car...

This card is cheaper, its on an auction but they always end up selling around $30. I've seen many of them go.
Not only is it cheaper, it has better performance by a pretty significant margin.

http://www.amazon.com/EAH6770-DC-SL-2DI-1GD5/dp/B005KSB...

There is that one if you want it super quiet and you can but it without waiting.
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September 28, 2014 12:46:47 AM

^I agree with this option, the 6770 is still a respectable performer in newer games, that passively cooled one on Amazon is a great choice for a silent system and is much more powerful than the 240.

You might want to check that your PSU is up to the task though, if your PSU has at least one six pin PCI-E power connector then you would most likely be fine.

You can check the amperage of your PSU (found under the +12v column on your PSU sticker) and make sure that it (the listed requirement for the 6770 is 25A which is a bit overstated).

If you're using a no-brand PSU with a low amperage then it may be a better idea to get a lower power GPU like the much weaker r7 240 recommended above.
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