What Video Card can I buy?

wharangbuh · Dec 18, 2014

I have a 3 yo PC and I want to buy a Video Card. What is the best card can I buy for this?

AMD Phenom II X4 955BE 3.0Ghz
Asus M4A88TD-M
Gskill 4GB DDR3 1333/PC3 10600 Ripjaws
Seagate 1TB 7200rpm SATA
Thermaltake V3 Black Edition Mid Tower Case
Thermaltake LitePower 500w

mapleloops · Dec 18, 2014

It depends on 3 major things.

1. Does your current processor bottleneck the system?

2. Will your PSU be able to supply the required wattage for your GPU?

3. What is your budget for the GPU?

I'd recommend a GTX 970 if you have the budget for it, as they're relatively power efficient and shouldn't be an issue for a 500W PSU.

wharangbuh · Dec 18, 2014

mapleloops :

1. Don't know what that means.

2. That's what I'm trying to find out here.

3. Let's say about $100-150.

And I can run GTX 970?!

uthvag · Dec 18, 2014

1. bottlenecking of gpu by cpu means that your CPU is holding back your GPUs performance

read this for info http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1971470/problem-bottleneck-overclocking-amd-phenom-955-bottleneck.html

2. a 970 requires a min of 550-600w psu , the max yours can handle is a gtx 750ti/760 if you have 30A on +12V rails . On the amd side maybe an 270/260

3. i dont know about christmas offers now but the normal price for the 750ti is around 150USD , but if you can get a gtx 760

wharangbuh · Dec 18, 2014

uthvag :

Okay, thanks for the answers! Didn't know my PC can still handle GTX 760.

How about $100 GPU?

I'm running Skyrim, Civ V, GTA IV and Batman Series on my PC. And I can also run Autocad, but not render stuff. And my current GPU is a measly HD4650.

mapleloops · Dec 18, 2014

uthvag :

Huh that's weird, doesn't the GTX 970 have a TDP of 145W? It should be able to support the 970 no?

uthvag · Dec 18, 2014

mapleloops :

yes the efficiency of maxwell is really good , but you are forgetting all the other components (CPU, HDD etc etc)

And his CPU will definitely hold back his GPU

the official recommended req is a 600W/650W psu but the min i would go is a 550w , wouldnt want a less powered PSU frying/throttling down your system

uthvag · Dec 18, 2014

wharangbuh :

the problem is with your CPU , even if you get a 760 your CPU will hold your rig back.

a 100$ GPU for gaming wont do you any good , due to the gen leap(and the unoptimized games) the req of games are becomming really high

Archgaull · Dec 18, 2014

I have the 750 ti FTW edition, and it's super solid if you're willing to spend the extra money.

mapleloops · Dec 18, 2014

uthvag :

mapleloops :

Ahh okay true it's wise not to be treading on thin ice yea. I would go with these cards mentioned in these posts, do temper your expectations especially if you're thinking on spending abit more than a $100. However, if you're willingly to look back last gen, you perhaps could consider the HD7770. I've heard good things about it but have never personally used it.

yes the efficiency of maxwell is really good , but you are forgetting all the other components (CPU, HDD etc etc)

And his CPU will definitely hold back his GPU

the official recommended req is a 600W/650W psu but the min i would go is a 550w , wouldnt want a less powered PSU frying/throttling down your system

Ahh okay true it's wise not to be treading on thin ice yea. I would go with these cards mentioned in these posts, do temper your expectations especially if you're thinking on spending abit more than a $100. However, if you're willingly to look back last gen, you perhaps could consider the HD7770. I've heard good things about it but have never personally used it.

wharangbuh · Dec 18, 2014

uthvag :

wharangbuh :

the problem is with your CPU , even if you get a 760 your CPU will hold your rig back.

a 100$ GPU for gaming wont do you any good , due to the gen leap(and the unoptimized games) the req of games are becomming really high

Okay, since you said that even a 760 will hold my CPU back, what's the best GPU for my CPU that can be supported by my PSU?

Btw, thanks for all the answer guys!

uthvag · Dec 18, 2014

r9 270 x / gtx 750 ti

mapleloops · Dec 18, 2014

^ Good choice, would be >$100 although it'll pay for itself.

Free2play_noobs · Dec 18, 2014

wharangbuh :

R9 280 or GTX 770. They won't bottleneck & your PSU will handle it easily.

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