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scooterc

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Hi guys!
I'm thinking of building my own PC( don't worry I know what I'm doing) but I can't understand all the numbers and names put on the title of graphics cards!!
For example msi <---(I know that's the brand name) gtx 750
Or Gtx 970
are the higher the numbers the better?
What's the best makes for Graphics cards?
What's the gtx mean?
What's the minimum number for PC gaming?
Anyways if someone could answer these questions I would be very grateful!
Thanks
 
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JackNaylorPE
Well the questions are easy enough to answer .... but the thing is none of it really matters. All that matters is performance and will the manufacturer support you

1. GTX is model name, has no significance

2. For 970, it means that it is the latest generation (now 9xx series) and yes higher numbers means faster card (980 Ti > 980 > 970 etc

3. Minimum number depends on your expectations and monitor resolutionand what you intend to play... see image below

4. Can't really answer who makes the best as it changes over time .... up thru thru 6xx series I would say Asus.... since then overall I would say MSI

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Onefurrybanana

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For nvidia the first is the series so the 9xx series, the latter two numbers show in increase in quality. So a 970 is better than a 960. And gtx is just how nvidia tells people that the card is a gaming card. For 1080p if you want max settings the 970 is the best value.
 
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Well the questions are easy enough to answer .... but the thing is none of it really matters. All that matters is performance and will the manufacturer support you

1. GTX is model name, has no significance

2. For 970, it means that it is the latest generation (now 9xx series) and yes higher numbers means faster card (980 Ti > 980 > 970 etc

3. Minimum number depends on your expectations and monitor resolutionand what you intend to play... see image below

4. Can't really answer who makes the best as it changes over time .... up thru thru 6xx series I would say Asus.... since then overall I would say MSI

witcher3_1920_1080.gif
 
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