Are the Geforce GTX 950, 960 and AMD RX 480 compatible with my pc?

AstellR · Jul 1, 2016

Will the Geforce GTX 950 and 960 and the new released AMD RX 480 work well on my computer or do I need to upgrade my motherboard, processor and/or PSU?

I have :

Gigabyte G41MT-S2 Socket 775
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 Processor @2.66 GHz
i-ball 450W PSU

Thanks.

ema21del9 · Jul 1, 2016

That mobo should be ok, however that PSU isn't to trust, consider upgrading to a better one of for the safe of the rest of the components.

AstellR · Jul 1, 2016

ema21del9 :

Thanks for your advice. So, my processor and motherboards are fine to handle either of those 3 cards right? Can you suggest any PSUs that wouldn't cost me too much. Also, how much watt should the PSU have to be safe with those gpus?

Unicornio · Jul 1, 2016

I agree, everything else is perfectly fine, but the PSU? DAMMMMN that will suck.
I have a 550W and it can barely hold a GTX 660.

May I suggest getting a 750W PSU?

ema21del9 · Jul 1, 2016

Your CPU is going to hold back the overall performance in some demanding games but nothing to really worry about. Look for any 550W PSU above tier 3 in this list: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

AstellR · Jul 1, 2016

Unicornio :

ema21del9 :

I'll have a look at the PSU list thanks. How much would it cost me to get the 550W+ PSU? Like one of the cheaper ones that'll still run without any problems?

Will I be able to play those games at at least at 720p at medium to high setting?

ema21del9 · Jul 1, 2016

Well that depends on the GPU you finally choose, but you can play 1080p with mid-high settings with any of the cards you listed in the first post.

AstellR · Jul 1, 2016

ema21del9 :

I think I'll probably go with either GTX 950 or 960. Do the different models of those two particular cards make a major difference in the performance?

ema21del9 · Jul 1, 2016

AstellR :

Not a major difference, but 960 is better than 950, the three cards you listed aren't in the same tier and price though, the 950 being the cheapest and the RX480 being the better one. That said you should buy the better one that fits your budget.

AstellR · Jul 1, 2016

ema21del9 :

As in will the different versions of the two cards(like there are so many different sub models?) make a major difference?
Also, I read somewhere that the motherboard bios has to match the card or something. Can you explain what it is to me and if I'll have any problems regarding that.

Onus · Jul 1, 2016

Unset BA at OP's request.
Your iBall PSU-shaped object may be able to handle a GTX950, but not the others.
Also, there is currently some concern that the RX 480 draws more than the PCIe specified 75W through the PCIe slot, and there are reports of motherboards being damaged.

AstellR · Jul 1, 2016

Onus :

Thanks for that.
Yes, I am more inclined towards the GTX 960 since it fits better in my budget and has more stable performance as compared to GTX 950.
Can you suggest an efficient yet pocket friendly PSU that would be able to handle the 960 without any concerns?

P.S. Couldnt stop laughing at "Your iBall PSU-shaped object "

ema21del9 · Jul 1, 2016

AstellR :

ema21del9 :

As in will the different versions of the two cards(like there are so many different sub models?) make a major difference?
Also, I read somewhere that the motherboard bios has to match the card or something. Can you explain what it is to me and if I'll have any problems regarding that.

I understood your question about the different versions of a card and that's why I've replied: "not a major difference". For the other question your mobo supports EFI so there's no need to worry about that.

Onus · Jul 1, 2016

Where are you located, meaning, where can you shop for a PSU? A quality 450W PSU can handle a GTX960.

AstellR · Jul 1, 2016

Onus :

I am in India and I'll call a local shop to ask how much the PSU model I decide upon cost at their shop. I'll also look for it online since most computer components are very expensive in India and its better to order them from overseas.
I can get a GTX 960 on newegg or amazon for about 180$ but it'll cost me around 220-230 to get the same model from a local shop here or even indian sites.

AstellR · Jul 1, 2016

ema21del9 :

AstellR :

I understood your question about the different versions of a card and that's why I've replied: "not a major difference". For the other question your mobo supports EFI so there's no need to worry about that.

Yes, I understand now. thank you. Now the only concern is if the recommended PSU will fit in my budget. What would you suggest for PSU? as in a not too expensive one but would still do the job without risking my components.

ema21del9 · Jul 1, 2016

It all depends in where you live the prices are really different, for example I live in Argentina and Seasonic and Antec have pretty good price and they're good PSUs.

AstellR · Jul 1, 2016

ema21del9 :

I live in India. Any suggestions?

Onus · Jul 1, 2016

The Antec VP-500 looks to be Rs. 3899 on Flipkart. That's probably the cheapest I'd get.

Onus · Jul 1, 2016

Avoid any cheap Coolermaster or Corsair. The 520W Seasonic S12II is Rs. 5500.

AstellR · Jul 2, 2016

Onus :

Are you saying that that's the cheapest you found or the cheapest I should get?

Onus · Jul 2, 2016

Oh, I found cheaper units, but they appeared to be junk. The Antec is the cheapest one that looked like a good idea; the cheapest you should get from Flipcart.

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