What is the best budget graphics card?

N00b_of_PCs · Mar 11, 2015

Hello! I'm trying to find the best graphics card for under $150. I hear this graphics card is really solid for the price tho: EVGA GeForce GTX 750Ti. Suggest Away!

My motherboard: http://www.amazon.com/MSI-CrossFireX-Motherboard-760GMA-P34-FX/dp/B00EASJ2JI/ref=cm_lmf_tit_2

Processor: http://www.amazon.com/AMD-FD6300WMHKBOX-FX-6300-Processor-Edition/dp/B009O7YORK/ref=cm_lmf_tit_1

Graphics card: http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-3751-KR/dp/B00IDG3PRI/ref=cm_lmf_tit_3

WildCard999 · Mar 11, 2015

The 750ti is a excellent budget gpu since it uses barely any power for the performance you get. The next best card would be the AMD r9 270. Power Cooler actually has a R9 270x for under 150$.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131532&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

ykki · Mar 11, 2015

Yo can get better for $150. Like this=
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 270 2GB IceQ X² Video Card ($151.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $151.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-11 19:46 EDT-0400

What is your power supply?

N00b_of_PCs · Mar 11, 2015

ykki :

This is for a $400 build, but I can definitely go at least $50 over. BTW I have a 500 watt power supply.

ykki · Mar 11, 2015

N00b_of_PCs :

ykki :

This is for a $400 build, but I can definitely go at least $50 over. BTW I have a 500 watt power supply.

Ok but what company? model?

N00b_of_PCs · Mar 11, 2015

ykki :

N00b_of_PCs :

Ok but what company? model?

It is a Corsair Builder Series CX 500 Watt ATX/EPS 80 PLUS (CX500)

ykki · Mar 11, 2015

N00b_of_PCs :

ykki :

It is a Corsair Builder Series CX 500 Watt ATX/EPS 80 PLUS (CX500)

And you've already bought it? 'cause I highly recommend not going for it.

N00b_of_PCs · Mar 11, 2015

ykki :

N00b_of_PCs :

And you've already bought it? 'cause I highly recommend not going for it.

Nope, on my amazon list ready to be ordered.

ykki · Mar 11, 2015

Hmmm....When are you going to upgrade next? Cause I think you should invest into the mobo and psu to ensure easier upgradability.
Or tell me if you are not going to be frequently upgrading.

WildCard999 · Mar 11, 2015

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr

Psu made by super flower

N00b_of_PCs · Mar 11, 2015

ykki :

I'm not too serious about pc gaming. I won't upgrade probably until next january or so. I'm satisfied with my pc as long as it can play games at medium to high settings and a decent fps

ykki · Mar 11, 2015

Well here it is. Slightly over budget but I think a $20 rebate on the 270 should help.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($64.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($68.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270 2GB TurboDuo Video Card ($151.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.29 @ Directron)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($33.98 @ Directron)
Total: $457.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-11 20:40 EDT-0400

N00b_of_PCs · Mar 11, 2015

ykki :

Well here it is. Slightly over budget but I think a $20 rebate on the 270 should help.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($64.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($68.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270 2GB TurboDuo Video Card ($151.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.29 @ Directron)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($33.98 @ Directron)
Total: $457.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-11 20:40 EDT-0400

I like this build, but personally I prefer AMD and their quad or 6 core processors. Thanks though!

ykki · Mar 11, 2015

Don't go with amd quads = not good.
Their hxa core are good but you are stuck with a dead socket if you get amd.

N00b_of_PCs · Mar 11, 2015

ykki :

Can you suggest a good quad core then? Be it intel or Amd? Double core are kind of useless now/soon.

ykki · Mar 11, 2015

You will be surprised by how good the g3258 is (for the money).
I would suggest an i3 but that will take you $40 over budget.

NOTE = How good are you on Mail in rebates?

N00b_of_PCs · Mar 11, 2015

ykki :

Not that good. I'll usually just buy the thing without the rebate.

ykki · Mar 11, 2015

The g3258 it is then.

Epic Sasa · Mar 11, 2015

750 ti is great for long lasting since it low power low heat

WildCard999 · Mar 16, 2015

It's a bit late but if you haven't ordered those parts pass on the H97 anniversary mb. You cannot overclock on it (most ppl oc the g3258 to get the most out of it) and even though the socket is the 1150 h97 the anniversary boards are only really made for the pentium remakes or i3s and won't benefit if you upgrade to a i5 or i7. Even if you don't oc a h97 pro4 asrock would be a better choice.

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