Help me pick a GPU!

Dylan_49 · Apr 30, 2016

I'm looking for the best GPU I can get for 90-100$.

My CPU - i5 4590
PSU - CX430W Corsair
Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-H81M-H Rev 1.1

Best I can find so far http://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-GeForce-DisplayPort-Graphics-ZT-70605-10M/dp/B00KHUE0MC/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1462039037&sr=1-2&keywords=750+ti

clutchc · Apr 30, 2016

For ~$100 new, the GTX 750 Ti and R7-360 is the best you can do. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007709%204027%20600487565%20601107974&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=PRICED&PageSize=30

Dylan_49 · Apr 30, 2016

Looks like GTX 750 ti is the better choice of the two.

clutchc · Apr 30, 2016

Dylan_49 :

They are pretty closely matched depending on the game, the screen resolution, and the in-game settings used. Check out some comparisons. Here's some examples:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDwjkozclQQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi83biaquVE

Dylan_49 · Apr 30, 2016

Is it possible to compare integrated graphics vs a GPU? My current GPU is Nvidia GT 630 and I have HD 4600 integrated graphics in about 15 days I'm going to be buying a new GPU though.

clutchc · Apr 30, 2016

Dylan_49 :

http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-HD-4600-Desktop-125-GHz-vs-Nvidia-GeForce-GT-630/2168vsm7766

Dylan_49 :

Dylan_49 · Apr 30, 2016

So my i5 is actually better then my GPU?

clutchc · Apr 30, 2016

Dylan_49 :

Yes. Intel's iGPUs have come a long way since the GT 630 was new. The GT 630 was never a very strong card anyway.

Dylan_49 · Apr 30, 2016

clutchc :

Hmmm, I also stream though so would going to the integrated GPU hurt my streaming as it would be using up more CPU?

clutchc · Apr 30, 2016

Maybe you can use both if you have two monitors. Some boards allow the iGPU to remain active when there's a gfx card in the PCIe x16 slot. But I don't stream, so I can't answer your question with any kind of assurance. However, the iGPU and the CPU are separate entities on the same piece of silicone, so using one has no affect on the other.

Dylan_49 · Apr 30, 2016

clutchc :

The iGPU is built into the CPU right? So I just tested my integrated graphics and they are much worse then my GPU. Less frames on lower settings..

MushBrain · Apr 30, 2016

If you buy 2nd hand this is definitely worth a look.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PowerColor-PCS-Radeon-HD-7870-MYST-Edition-Tahiti-LE-AX7870-2GB-Video-Card-/131795802313?hash=item1eafa458c9:g:1XIAAOSwiYFXInjO

Dylan_49 · Apr 30, 2016

MushBrain :

Is it really worth trusting stuff like that though?

MushBrain · Apr 30, 2016

Dylan_49 :

That GPU is basically a 7950 give or take so just under an R9 280 in actual performance, give it a bit of an OC and it will perform admirably.

MushBrain · Apr 30, 2016

I bought a used GTX 580 EVGA FTW HydroCopper 2 for 55 GBP with no issues off Ebay.

Dylan_49 · Apr 30, 2016

I'm just so against buying used things, feels like a risk. Also why is my Intel HD 4600 graphics worse then my Nvidia GT 630 if it's suppose to be better??

clutchc · May 1, 2016

Dylan_49 :

clutchc :

The iGPU is built into the CPU right? So I just tested my integrated graphics and they are much worse then my GPU. Less frames on lower settings..

Did you have the correct Intel VGA Driver installed?

Dylan_49 · May 1, 2016

clutchc :

Dylan_49 :

Did you have the correct Intel VGA Driver installed?

I don't know, but the difference was much worse. My CPU graphics performance is much worse

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