Looking for a decent Graphics card.

Konrad33 · Apr 24, 2016

Hello, I am writing this due to me having problems lately with running new games on my computer, When looking at specs the games require it seems most of them will need me to just upgrade my Graphics card due to the rest being somewhat Okay.
My current graphics card came with my Motherboard.
I do not have such a high budget, Just something that could run some of the new games out there.
My PC Specs:

Processor AMD A8-6600K APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics
Manufacturer AMD
Speed 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores 4
CPU ID 178BFBFF00610F31
Family 15
Model 13
Stepping 1
Revision

Video Card AMD Radeon HD 8570D
Manufacturer ATI
Chipset AMD Radeon HD 8570D
Dedicated Memory 2048 MB
Total Memory 4.0 GB
Pixel Shader Version 5.0
Vertex Shader Version 5.0
Hardware T & L Yes
Vendor ID 1002
Device ID 990E
Plug and Play ID VEN_1002&DEV_990E&SUBSYS_01231002&REV_00
Driver Version 14.501.1003.0

Memory 8.0 GB

Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition Service Pack 1 (build 7601), 64-bit
Service Pack 1
Size 64 Bit
Edition Home Premium
Version 6.1.7601
Locale 0809

BIOS
Version American Megatrends Inc. F1
Manufacturer
Date 01/09/14

Display Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080

DVD TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-224DB SATA CdRom Device
CD TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-224DB SATA CdRom Device
(Taken from : http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/my-computer-details)
My mother board is : Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-HD2 Motherboard

If you need more information just go ahead and ask me, I need a Graphics card upgrade that will just run newer games. Thank you!

Matthughes576 · Apr 24, 2016

if you power supply is at around 300 watts then the 750 ti. If its 400 and above then the 960

Konrad33 · Apr 24, 2016

My Power supply is apparently 500w I have a model of :ATX-500b.
Dimensions: 150mm x 140mm x 83mm (W x H x D)
Input Voltage: 230 VAC
Input Current: 5A
Input Frequency Range: 50-60Hz
PFC: Passive PFC
Power Good Signal: 100-500 ms
Hold Up Time: >17ms
Efficiency: >70%
MTBF: 50,000 Hours
Protection: OVP / OTP / OCP/ OLP/ OPP/ SCP
Power: 500W
Operation Temperature: 0-40Â°C (Nominal Input Voltage)
Safety: CE / FCC / UL / TUV
Cooling: 12cm Fan
Noise: < 23 dBA

My motherboard has:
PCIEX16
PCIEX1
PCI

Matthughes576 · Apr 24, 2016

you should go with a r9 380 or 960 because those are within those power supply requirements and are able to play all games

computerbuilder3211 · Apr 24, 2016

Well it depends how much money you want to spend. If you can afford it, i would recommend the r9 380 because it tends to be cheaper, and a bit more powerful than the gtx 960.

Matthughes576 · Apr 24, 2016

The 960 can be found for around 160 when the 380 is 180

AMDFanboy_1 · Apr 24, 2016

I would recommend this Zotac 750 Ti..It is really good for budget gaming. Generally runs games low-high settings,If the game is less demanding ultra. (at 1080p mostly and sometimes 900p) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500349&cm_re=750_TI-_-14-500-349-_-Product

AMDFanboy_1 · Apr 24, 2016

If u want even better performance.I would recommend a GTX 960 or R9 380.

maxalge · Apr 25, 2016

Konrad33 :

you need to open your case and actually look at the sticker on your power supply

post a picture here if you can

or simply post the amps on the +12v, the sticker on the power supply will have the info

be aware that you have a very weak cpu, you will be able to play newer games dont expect to run them well.

Konrad33 · Apr 25, 2016

http://imgur.com/BXhE0oi Picture of the power supply as asked.

maxalge · Apr 25, 2016

Konrad33 :

ugh... terrible

most you can run on that is a gtx 750 ti

Konrad33 · Apr 25, 2016

So is there any PSU you would recommend for me to maybe run the r9 380?

AMDFanboy_1 · Apr 25, 2016

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438012&cm_re=evga_500w-_-17-438-012-_-Product

Id recommend this. U don't really need a beefy power supply to run the 380. Believe me..i ran A 380 on an antec 450w

computerbuilder3211 · Apr 25, 2016

One more thing to look into, is your cpu is kinda weak. Its not quite as powerful as the i5 4460. Depending on the game, you may need to overclock your cpu so it can keep up with a new gpu.

Konrad33 · Apr 25, 2016

So if I get that Power supply you linked AMDFanboy_1, Will I be able to run that 380?
My CPU overclocks to 4.2 ghz.

computerbuilder3211 · Apr 25, 2016

Konrad33 :

You should be ok for most games, but with some really cpu intensive games you might get a bottleneck. Try seeing if you can get a bigger oc on it too, i have read some people can get it up to around 4.7ghz

Konrad33 · Apr 25, 2016

Going to buy the PSU linked by AMDFanboy_1.
Also buy the r9 380 with it, I'll try overclocking my cpu, see what I can get. Thank you so much for help!

AMDFanboy_1 · Apr 25, 2016

Be sure to pick the solution!

And you are gladly welcome

Looking for a decent Graphics card.

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