compatible graphics/video/gaming card for my GA-78LMT-USB3

the_grey · Oct 9, 2016

like title says guys , looking for a good and compatible card , game I mostly play are far cry 3 and sniper elite , but want to be able to play anything
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
CPU
AMD FX-6300 17 °C
Vishera 32nm Technology
RAM
16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 669MHz (9-9-9-24)
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co. Ltd. GA-78LMT-USB3 (Socket M2) 30 °C
Graphics
SMB2330HD (1920x1080@60Hz)
2048MB ATI AMD Radeon HD 7800 Series (ATI AIB) 27 °C
Storage
111GB KINGSTON SV300S37A120G ATA Device (SSD) 30 °C
1863GB Hitachi HDS5C3020BLE630 ATA Device (SATA) 31 °C
111GB KINGSTON SV300S37A120G ATA Device (SSD) 33 °C
Optical Drives
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GH24NS95 ATA Device
Audio
AMD High Definition Audio Device
have a 500w calibre psu , but I have another If needed

the_grey · Oct 9, 2016

ps any advice on mobo/cpu upgrades would be good too , cheers

Hlsgsz · Oct 9, 2016

Budget?

the_grey · Oct 9, 2016

guess about £250
but been looking at boards etc as I think I may need a good allround upgrade

Hlsgsz · Oct 9, 2016

Well, for 250 you cant get a GPU and pltform. And that platform is too weak for a 250 GPU, so..

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor (£92.91 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: *MSI B150M PRO-VDH Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£60.98 @ YoYoTech)
Memory: *G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory (£62.99 @ Novatech)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card (£242.99 @ Ebuyer)
Total: £459.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-09 18:42 BST+0100

the_grey · Oct 9, 2016

Hlsgsz :

Well, for 250 you cant get a GPU and pltform. And that platform is too weak for a 250 GPU, so..

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor (£92.91 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: *MSI B150M PRO-VDH Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£60.98 @ YoYoTech)
Memory: *G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory (£62.99 @ Novatech)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card (£242.99 @ Ebuyer)
Total: £459.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-09 18:42 BST+0100

the_grey · Oct 9, 2016

Thanks for that mate , the mobo mem and cpu I had been looking at came in at 327 that's without the gpu , I may still go that way and save the gpu till later ,

Hlsgsz · Oct 9, 2016

the_grey :

Well, if you can afford an i5, you definitely should go that route. I've also updated the MB to a better one that has 4 RAM slots and an M.2 slot.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (£174.99 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: *Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£65.99 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: *G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory (£62.99 @ Novatech)
Total: £303.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-09 19:29 BST+0100

the_grey · Oct 9, 2016

looking them up at the moment , i was thinking this
Asrock 990FX Motherboard (Socket AM3+, Killer ATX)
HyperX FURY 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 1866 MHz DDR3 CL10 DIMM Memory Module Kit - Red
AMD FX 8350 Black Edition "Vishera" CPU (8 Core, AM3+, Clock 4.0 GHz, Turbo 4.2 GHz, 8 MB L3 Cache, 125 W

and then sometime later a good gpu

never had intel before thats the only reason i chose amd

the_grey · Oct 9, 2016

Would like to know your thoughts on intel or amd tho , more than willing to give intel a go , just need convincing lol

Hlsgsz · Oct 9, 2016

the_grey :

AMD is about 5 years behind. Until they release Zen next year, anything you buy on the CPU side from them is basically money thrown away.
And a cheap i3 outperforms an 8350 in most games. An i5 wipes the floor with it.

the_grey · Oct 9, 2016

Lol I just heard it was a few month away , looks like im gonna have to rethink , i5 it is then , what's a good mobo , something good , not something budget , id luke to get emerced in the games not just play them

Hlsgsz · Oct 9, 2016

the_grey :

Go for the last build i posted. Add a GPU when you can.
Also, do get a good PSU as teh one you have is crap and may fry your shiny new build. This is a good deal if you hurry: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139147&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

the_grey · Oct 9, 2016

Ha I've actually got a new fractal 1000w sitting under the desk so think in good there , thanks for thr info , really appreciate it

Hlsgsz · Oct 10, 2016

You're welcome!

the_grey · Oct 13, 2016

Ok , got some gear on way , I live real remote , so went the easy option , what I have coming is -

INTEL Skylake Core i5 6600K 3.5Ghz CPU, ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming Motherboard & 16GB 3200Mhz DDR4 Corsair Vengeance LPX RAM Pre-Built Bundle
Hope your happy with that Hisgsz , now I have a 1000 w fractal psu which I'm hoping will be ok with that , I know its overkill but , well I have one !! Once its all in case ill think about gpu , will go for minimum 6gb , any recommendations greatly appreciated, just hoping I can play whatever I like when its all together

madmatt30 · Oct 13, 2016

I would just have dropped a 480 or 1060 in what you had & stuck with it for a bit mate in all honesty.

Not saying the 6600k isnt better but the GPU would have made more difference for new titles.

the_grey · Oct 13, 2016

yeah but what i have keeps crashing and i dont know why already lost loads from wiping hd , keep having to strip it down thought it was a cable at first or gc itself,nope maybe sata point on board, it is just really random and weird tried unplugging all the starting up with one thing at a time and all goes well then next day it crashes again , and i start over again , fed up so new bits on way

the_grey · Oct 13, 2016

cool tool , im a pure noob tho , i didnt even know of this

Hlsgsz · Oct 13, 2016

the_grey :

Good stuff.
As for GPU, what you can afford, in this order: GTX 1070 > GTX 1060 6GB > RX 480(8/4GB) > GTX 1060 3GB > RX 470

the_grey · Oct 14, 2016

Me thinks ill go for this
GTX 1060 ASUS STRIX 6GB GDDR5 1506MHz 1280 CORE.

the_grey · Oct 14, 2016

Or an rx480 lol

Hlsgsz · Oct 14, 2016

You'll be fine with either. They are very good 1080p cards.

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