Dont know where to start looking for a new graphics card

choppalouie88 · Sep 7, 2015

I built my computer with help from an uncle of mine who is good with computers. Lately though some of my more taxing games have been running poorly and i am looking to drop some money on a new graphics card.But I have zero to no knowledge on graphics cards however and am looking to upgrade from my AMD Radeon R7 200 to make my games run faster. But i have no idea where my card stands in comparison to everything else. If anyone knows a site, or anything to help me out that would be awesome. I don't want the best card ever just a step up from what i have. Any help would be appriciated

Gam3r01 · Sep 7, 2015

If you want to give a budget, and your full system specs we can give recommendations for you, I personally recommend TechPowerup for comparisons.
You should look at a card that is at least 30% faster. (Which is most modern cards)
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/GTX_970_STRIX_OC/25.html

maxalge · Sep 7, 2015

choppalouie88 :

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html

should help, you want a card at least 2 tiers higher to get a nice upgrade

choppalouie88 · Sep 7, 2015

Gam3r01 :

Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU: AMD FX-4300 Quad Core
Ram: 8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3
Screen: Acer S231HL (1920x1080@60Hz)
Chip:2048MB ATI AMD Radeon R7 200 Series
Hopefully that helps. My budget currently is 200$ but i get payed soon so i can go up to 300-350 if need be
I didnt pick out the graphics card so i dont have a preference really on amd or nvidia etc.
I am busy a lot of the day so when i sit down i really dont want to have any lag or heavy frame drops.

Gam3r01 · Sep 7, 2015

With that processor look at the 960 or R9 380.

EAJuggalo · Sep 7, 2015

Am I the only one that wants to know an R7 2?? Seems like it could be anything from a 240 to 265 which would make a big difference in what we're recommending.

Gam3r01 · Sep 7, 2015

It actually dosent matter what R7 it is. Any and all of them perform more than 30% worse than the 960/380, meaning they will be a worthy upgrade.

choppalouie88 · Sep 7, 2015

EAJuggalo :

sorry, there is a fan covering the actual chip and it wont tell me inside my computer. it just says 200 series. either way i wasnt plannign on getting another graphics card in the r7 series. i want a much better one that i wont have to worry about handling games for a while.

choppalouie88 · Sep 7, 2015

Gam3r01 :

ok thanks

ComputerSecurityGuy · Sep 7, 2015

R9 380 if you are going to upgrade to Windows 10, GTX 960 only if you are staying with Windows 7 and are concerned about power usage.

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