I need help with choosing a good graphics card..

PCMasterRaceDude · Jan 12, 2015

So, I've figured out what I want to get and I'm almost done... only problem is I'm new to building computers and do not know if this is all compatible and will work together well, as well as I am missing a graphics card. No specific price, just not crazy expensive. Aiming to get around 850-900 max for the computer in all, here is the amazon wish list:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/19YLPT9ECEJOU/ref=topnav_lists_1

Any and all help is appreciated.

MADD617 · Jan 12, 2015

If you want a card that will run BF4/BF3 on ultra 1080p, an R9 270x/R9 280 will be good for your build. An R9 280 is between a GTX 760 and a GTX 770 in terms of performance. AMD cards have gone down in price and can get very good performance per dollar.

Contrajon · Jan 12, 2015

Zotac is starting to come out with some lower budget gtx 970's. That' s pushing it a bit though. Going with something like a R9 270X will be around around $200.

PCMasterRaceDude · Jan 12, 2015

MADD617 :

I've been told to steer clear of AMD, and I think I'd take that advice. With the graphics card said, I'll run BF4 fps 60+ on ultra you say?

PCMasterRaceDude · Jan 12, 2015

Contrajon :

I do like the GTX 970, but I think I'd put it in later. Its out of my budget for now.

Simon Ayres · Jan 12, 2015

PCMasterRaceDude and new to building computers?

Get an r9 270 you wont be able to afford much more with a $900 budget.
8gb ram
and an i3 or i5 k

Sig2525 · Jan 12, 2015

go for the gtx 760 then but or if you want the nvidia counterpart of a r9 270x is the gtx 660ti

Simon Ayres · Jan 12, 2015

PCMasterRaceDude :

if you want to run games on ultra at 60+fps you will need to up your budget or lower your expectations.

Darkbreeze · Jan 12, 2015

Not really. This will meet your budget and expectations:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($187.88 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus H97-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($95.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($72.97 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($325.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-01-A ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.27 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $858.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-12 03:16 EST-0500

Simon Ayres · Jan 12, 2015

os and tax will bring that well above $900

MADD617 · Jan 12, 2015

Darkbreeze :

Not really. This will meet your budget and expectations:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($187.88 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus H97-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($95.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($72.97 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($325.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-01-A ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.27 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $858.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-12 03:16 EST-0500

^ That's a nice build which you should definitely consider.

Darkbreeze · Jan 12, 2015

Simon Ayres :

That includes tax, does not include any mail in rebates and he made no mention of an OS unless it was after his original post while I assembled the build. There was also no OS present on his "wish list" and he indicated the only other thing he needed was the GPU. Even at 950 with an OS, it's worthwhile. If you do need an OS as well, save more money is my advice.

MADD617 · Jan 12, 2015

PCMasterRaceDude :

I don't know what's wrong with AMD cards. The only bad thing I know is that i've heard of good amount of DAO Gigabyte R9 280's.
With the Gigabyte OC R9 280, you will definitely be able to run BF4 on 60+ FPS average. It's overclocked 244 mhz more than the reference card, meaning that you'll get top performance from the R9 280.

Here's a review of the MSI R9 270x:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMiUx5rbx6I

Simon Ayres :

The price includes tax, but i don't know how much the OS is in the US though.

Simon Ayres · Jan 12, 2015

Darkbreeze :

by your argument he also didn't ask for a psu, but the computer needs one to operate.

Sig2525 · Jan 12, 2015

MADD617 :

may i suggest the i5 4460 cuz its cheaper and well it is pretty much the same with the i5 4590 the only difference is the 3.2ghz compared to 3.3 ghz clock frequency - but the turbo boost feature of the i5-4460 i think goes up to 3.6ghz or 3.4ghz

Darkbreeze · Jan 12, 2015

Contrajon :

An XFX R9 270X Dual X is about 150 bucks after rebate. For twenty bucks more, if you went that way, I'd go with the R9 280 that has an additional 1GB of VRAM and can actually utilize it. The 4GB 270X's are mostly a waste of the additional 2GB over the 2GB models as in most cases they don't utilize it.

Darkbreeze · Jan 12, 2015

Simon Ayres :

His wish list has a corsair CX series PSU on it. So yes, it was intended to be included. It still may be that he overlooked needing an OS, I won't argue that, it happens often, but it might just as well not be an oversight. He may already have the necessary OS as well.

MADD617 · Jan 12, 2015

Sig2525 :

MADD617 :

may i suggest the i5 4460 cuz its cheaper and well it is pretty much the same with the i5 4590 the only difference is the 3.2ghz compared to 3.3 ghz clock frequency - but the turbo boost feature of the i5-4460 i think goes up to 3.6ghz or 3.4ghz

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i5-4590-vs-Intel-Core-i5-4460
The worst comparison i've seen on CPU boss (barely any comparison shown) but it might help-

Darkbreeze · Jan 12, 2015

Sig2525 :

The 4460 has a 3.2 base with turbo to 3.4. The 4590 has a 3.3 base with turbo to 3.7. It is an option, they also both have the same cache, but we could budget it all the way down to the G3258 and save a LOT more money, but every step backwards just retards the performance a little more as well. It is an option though but it doesn't reduce that much from the price and it's already within budget so I don't see the point.

Sig2525 · Jan 12, 2015

Darkbreeze :

Sig2525 :

The 4460 has a 3.2 base with turbo to 3.4. The 4590 has a 3.3 base with turbo to 3.7. It is an option, they also both have the same cache, but we could budget it all the way down to the G3258 and save a LOT more money, but every step backwards just retards the performance a little more as well. It is an option though but it doesn't reduce that much from the price and it's already within budget so I don't see the point.

i guess your right haha..

Simon Ayres · Jan 12, 2015

Darkbreeze :

I don't see a power supply in there :/

PCMasterRaceDude · Jan 12, 2015

MADD617 :

Simon Ayres :

Here is my new and improved list.. It is missing a power supply, I need help choosing one that is modular and will be able to handle the rest of the computer. Keep it under 100 dollars.
list: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/MXGCJ11TR67O/ref=topnav_lists_3

Simon Ayres · Jan 12, 2015

http://www.ncix.com/detail/seasonic-g-450-gold-450w-atx-49-76941.htm
modular under $100 is hard

PCMasterRaceDude · Jan 12, 2015

Simon Ayres :

Try to find amazon if possible, and semi modular is okay. or even non modular. I just need something reliable that can power all that I have listed.

Simon Ayres · Jan 12, 2015

I don't know your geographic location to search the correct amazon, and you are quite capable of taking the part number off the site and searching amazon your self.

With a name like PCMasterRaceDude you would think basic internet searches would be in your wheel house.

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