Good gpu under or around 100$?

TheObserver · May 24, 2016

Since building my own pc will take too long to save up for i am looking to add in a new gpu and psu to my current pc. I wanted to know whats the best card to get for under or close to 100$?
I basically want to be able to play newerish games like far cry 4/gta 5/witcher 3

Also need help choosing a psu to go with it, i've been suggested 500W ones but for the specific brands and such i have no idea. I am a noob when it comes to knowing parts so i'm looking to you guys for help.

I was thinking the gtx 750 ti - opinions?
If you guys could provide links too that would be great

My specs right now:
i3 4170 @ 3.7ghz
4 gb ram
Intel HD 4400 graphics
1 PCI express 3.0 x16 slot (it says half length mini card in link below - what does that mean?)
My case is 14.8h x 6.5w (i'll have to measure the inside for the card)

More info on my PC - http://support.hp.com/si-en/document/c04718348?nxid=15&nxid=15

If you guys need anymore info let me know

Edit: It seems i could only do a card less than 6", i only have 6" from the tab side of the pci slot to the back of the case. So 750 ti is not an option. :\

MnMWizard · May 24, 2016

Firstly you should ask yourself how high settings you want to play at. $100 is definitely in the lower end of a GPU budget ($250-$400 being the sweet spot), so if you could spend a tad extra for a 960 or r9 380 you would thank yourself later. Also about buying a PSU you have to know if you want to upgrade your computer later or cut costs a bit and be mostly limited to what you have now.

TheObserver · May 24, 2016

MnMWizard :

I don't need high settings, i'm ok with doing low-medium. For psu i don't care if i have to upgrade later, right now all i care about is price. My pc has a weak 180w right now so clearly need an upgrade

TheObserver · May 24, 2016

It seems i will be needing a micro atx psu, they seem to be alot more than i thought they were. I was told in another forum i could find a 500w for $40. So either they were wrong or i'm not looking right

MnMWizard · May 24, 2016

If you got a 750ti you would literally be at your PSU wattage, which if it were me I would get it, try it out, and if it doesn't work get this PSU (best one I could find) - http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=9SIA4UB2716469. You are going to be pushing it, so don't expect it to work indefinitely, but I would give it a shot. Here is the 750 ti I would choose : http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16814487025

TheObserver · May 24, 2016

MnMWizard :

The 180w? Amazon says the 750 requires 400w why such a difference? And whats the difference between the 750 ftw & SC

Looking at that psu it doesn't seem like it would fit, mine fits in differently. My current psu is longer than it is wider. I'll open up my pc and take some measurements

Thanks for the help btw

Edit: So i just took the measurements the current psu i have is 5"Lx6"w(maybe be a little less)x3.4h. So i suppose that psu could work. And the space at my pci slot from the tab to the back of the case is only 6" so i'm pretty darn limited now. So much for the 750 ti :\

Litzkrieg · May 24, 2016

Here are a few

Zotax 750 ti:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500349

If you don't mind Radeon cards, here are a couple R7 360s, which are actually slightly more powerful:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125847
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814126051

Radeon recommends at least 430W for those cards, and nvidia recommends 350 for the 750 Ti.

Here is an EVGA 500W PSU for 40: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1N83U90946
But, this one has a better rating. It is $50, but has a $20 rebate: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027

Hope this helps!

TheObserver · May 24, 2016

Litzkrieg :

Whats the downside to having so much wattage? Does it cost more electricity wise? I'm not sure i'll be upgrading to a high end graphics card anytime soon so don't think i really need that much..

Litzkrieg · May 24, 2016

You don't really have "too much" wattage... Those recommendations are minimum, and you have to keep in mind that these lower-rated PSUs aren't the most efficient. Cheaper PSUs may generate 500w, but may use up some of that power through inefficiency. I would not go below 450-500W. You want that leeway so you don't crash the system.

Plus, that "wasted" wattage from the more inefficient PSU can cost you. If you do the Corsair PSU, you mail in the rebate and get the money back. $99 GPU + $30 PSU = you can game for $129. Not bad at all. And that's if you get the more expensive GPU. There some more under 90, with rebates.

Edit: The 2nd R7 360 I listed, made by ASUS, is $77.99 after rebate. Throw in the PSU I recommended, and it's $108 after rebates. That's not bad at all to get you gaming. I don't know what your finances are like, but that is very reasonable for the gaming PC market.

Also, the graphics card isn't measured from the rear of the case to the tab. The card hangs over the tab. You should be able to fit the ASUS, it's 8.66". If you measure from the back to the front of the case over the PCI slot, that is how much room you have.

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