My GTS250 died Help

Yogobit · May 4, 2015

Ok so my GTS250 died on me I want an exact replacement video card. So tell me card model having same graphic capability
Also what is the maximum power card that will run on 460w supply?

thor220 · May 4, 2015

You don't need to worry about power consumption at that level of performance, they will all use very little and don't require an extra power connect.

The R7 250 is what you're looking for. You can find one for around $80.

Yogobit · May 5, 2015

I'm in India
Graphics card range is much less
I don't think r7 250 will be available

thor220 · May 5, 2015

Can you link to the place you would like to buy from?

RobCrezz · May 5, 2015

http://www.flipkart.com/galaxy-nvidia-geforce-gt-730-gc-1-gb-ddr5-graphics-card/p/itmdxdafhfhhwp7t

aviconus · May 5, 2015

GT 730 is a POS. Here is the R7 250 from flipkart. It's pretty on par with the card you had, at a decent price.

http://www.flipkart.com/sapphire-amd-ati-radeon-r7-250-boost-2gb-ddr3-2-gb-graphics-card/p/itmdqz82fnep7czg?pid=GRCDQZ82FNEP7CZG&srno=b_4&ref=22282993-9e79-46a8-8c9d-26f6d94456bd

Here is the comparison of the two cards:
http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-R7-250-vs-GeForce-GTS-250

RobCrezz · May 5, 2015

It is, but he only wanted similar capability to the gtx 250. The r7 250 is a pos also to be fair.

aviconus · May 5, 2015

"Ok so my GTS250 died on me I want an exact replacement video card."

If we really want to get down to it, the GTS250 was a POS too. Here is the comparison between the GT730 and GTS250:
http://gpuboss.com/gpus/GeForce-GTS-250-vs-GeForce-GT-730

And the GT 730 vs. R7 250:
http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-R7-250-vs-GeForce-GT-730

RobCrezz · May 5, 2015

lol gpuboss

aviconus · May 5, 2015

/rollseyes, what are you 12? Honestly, at this point it's Yogobit's decision. Personally, I would get the R7 250, if it were between those 2 choices. Good luck!

RobCrezz · May 5, 2015

Seriously though, gpuboss is pretty much worthless. It compares specs between totally different architectures.

But yeah, the 250 is a better choice if the budget is there.

Yogobit · May 5, 2015

Guys I honestly want to thank each & everyone of you at Tom'sHardware
1.You're genuinely helpful
2.Humble despite being knowledgable
3.Don't mock people asking questions

thor220 · May 5, 2015

RobCrezz :

I agree, GPU boss is mostly worthless. It is nice to see all the numbers, and so long as you know what your doing, can get some useful information. It has it's place.

GPU boss does typically favor Intel/Nvidia.

Yogobit · May 5, 2015

Also what is the most powerful card i can fit in whose full potential can be utilised?
460w power supply

thor220 · May 5, 2015

Your power supply needs a 6 pin (or 6 + 2 pin) PCI-E connector to get anything more powerful than the R7 250.

Yogobit · May 5, 2015

So a GTX 660 won't work?

aviconus · May 5, 2015

Depends on your PSU, but the 660 also requires a 6pin hookup from the PSU.

Yogobit · May 5, 2015

CoolerMaster ATX v2.31
80 PLUS BRONZE
460W power supply

thor220 · May 6, 2015

Yep, this should be it

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171046

Looks like it does have one 6 pin PCI-E connector, so you should be able to use any card that only requires a 6 pin connector.

FYI, that PSU is a 460w max, not continuous. Make sure you aren't running a bunch of hard drives or overclocking, as the PSU cannot handle it.

Yogobit · May 6, 2015

I don't overclock
Have only 4gb starlite DDR2
wd 80gb hdd

thor220 · May 6, 2015

Yogobit :

You're good to go then. You'll be able to get a 260x, if you want the extra power.

Yogobit · May 6, 2015

But not a GTX660 or radeon7850?

aviconus · May 6, 2015

Both should be fine with your current PSU. Nvidia recommends a 450W PSU for the 660, and the 7850 uses less power than the 660, so you should be fine.

Yogobit · May 6, 2015

Will upgrading my card to anyone of these help me play Wolf TheNewOrder?

Yogobit · May 6, 2015

GOD I wish I could get anyone of you guys to assemble me a new gaming rig

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