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I'm looking for a GPU I can run on a proprietary 320W PSU in an AMD system.
Currently the system has a 5450 which is not great for anything above basic desktop use.
I'm a big fan of buying from CeX, and I've found a few very cheap (used) GPUs that support DX11 so are relatively modern - https://uk.webuy.com/search/index.php?sortOn=sellprice_asc&stext=dx11§ion= - and have come to the conclusion that the best one in-stock and in-budget (£12) is a ATi 5670 - https://uk.webuy.com/product.php?sku=SGRATI5670512
Even though the recommended PSU is 400W I see it does not require an external connector so it can't use that much? I just don't want to blow the proprietary PSU in the system.
Secondly, for basic use / light gaming 512MB of RAM will be enough right? They also have a GeForce 430 for the same price which looks slower in benchmarks but has 1GB RAM - would this be a better bet? Ideally I'd want to stick AMD / ATi so I can use 3 monitors (one on the integrated ATi 4200) but if the GeForce 430 is a better option then I'll use a USB-VGA adapter for the third display.
Thanks in advance
Currently the system has a 5450 which is not great for anything above basic desktop use.
I'm a big fan of buying from CeX, and I've found a few very cheap (used) GPUs that support DX11 so are relatively modern - https://uk.webuy.com/search/index.php?sortOn=sellprice_asc&stext=dx11§ion= - and have come to the conclusion that the best one in-stock and in-budget (£12) is a ATi 5670 - https://uk.webuy.com/product.php?sku=SGRATI5670512
Even though the recommended PSU is 400W I see it does not require an external connector so it can't use that much? I just don't want to blow the proprietary PSU in the system.
Secondly, for basic use / light gaming 512MB of RAM will be enough right? They also have a GeForce 430 for the same price which looks slower in benchmarks but has 1GB RAM - would this be a better bet? Ideally I'd want to stick AMD / ATi so I can use 3 monitors (one on the integrated ATi 4200) but if the GeForce 430 is a better option then I'll use a USB-VGA adapter for the third display.
Thanks in advance
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