Dell XPS 8500 GPU Upgrade - RX 460, GTX 950 or 960? Help Needed

Comet89 · Dec 20, 2016

I am in the process of upgrading my Dell XPS 8500. I want to be able to play Planet Coaster on it. Currently, it is fitted with a 460W PSU, an AMD HD 7570 GPU and 12G RAM. It has PCI Express 6 pin fitted.

I have been looking at various graphics cards with a price range of 100-150 quid. I have seen that the RX-460 2GB has solid reviews and meets above the requirements for Planet Coaster. I have also seen a GTX-950 and GTX-960 for sale at CEX (albeit the 960 is 185 quid) but for the price compared to ebay (above 200 quid) it seems like a good deal BUT I am dubious about buying second hand cards.

Has anybody any advice? Shall I just buy a new RX-460 or shell out for the 950 or 960 which supposedly is more powerful?

Thanks people!

maxalge · Dec 20, 2016

Comet89 :

I am in the process of upgrading my Dell XPS 8500. I want to be able to play Planet Coaster on it. Currently, it is fitted with a 460W PSU, an AMD HD 7570 GPU and 12G RAM. It has PCI Express 6 pin fitted.

I have been looking at various graphics cards with a price range of 100-150 quid. I have seen that the RX-460 2GB has solid reviews and meets above the requirements for Planet Coaster. I have also seen a GTX-950 and GTX-960 for sale at CEX (albeit the 960 is 185 quid) but for the price compared to ebay (above 200 quid) it seems like a good deal BUT I am dubious about buying second hand cards.

Has anybody any advice? Shall I just buy a new RX-460 or shell out for the 950 or 960 which supposedly is more powerful?

Thanks people!

gtx 1050 ti > 960 > 950 > 460

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01M2ZC61B/?tag=pcp0f-21

The Paladin · Dec 20, 2016

well not an expert at comparing video card unless I see for myself;
but some people tend to do benchmarking here is what they say about;

RX-460 vs GTX 950 http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-950-vs-AMD-RX-460/3510vs3641
RX-460 vs GTX 960 http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-960-vs-AMD-RX-460/3165vs3641
and something you may not have considered;
RX-460 vs GTX 1050Ti http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-1050-Ti-vs-AMD-RX-460/3649vs3641
all about same price

maxalge · Dec 20, 2016

The Paladin :

any website that uses "market share" as a point of comparison between two gpu's is garbage

The Paladin · Dec 20, 2016

yet the comparisons on the web site reflect exactly your "1050ti >> 960 >> 950 >> 460 " statement
no matter what "comparison web site" I suggest there always someone say its garbage, well what would YOU suggest then ?

Comet89 · Dec 20, 2016

Thanks guys. I didn't even consider the 1050 Ti. Hmmmm even more to think about and what about a regular 1050 as opposed to a Ti?. Another question was should I opt for the 2GB or the 4GB (I am aware there is a huge price jump) or not. I have read in some reviews the difference in memory is barely noticable and not worth the money in some cases (although I could be wrong). And I really don't want to have to upgrade my PSU so is my 460W enough for mentioned cards in this post. Sorry about all these questions guys, I am pretty new to this upgrading malarkey.

hdmark · Dec 20, 2016

if youre playing lighter games on 1080p, 2gb should honestly be fine. its not until the heavier/more intense games where you'll need more than 2gb. if you can afford the 4gb option though, it would let you play some more graphically intense games in the future. id say just stick to the budget and get the best card you can within it

Comet89 · Dec 20, 2016

Thanks I shall stick with the 2GB. I have now drilled my choices down to a 1050Ti, a 1050, the second hand 960 or an RX-460. I shall do some research and look at some prices. You have all been very helpful.

maxalge · Dec 20, 2016

The Paladin :

How about ACTUAL fps benchmarks?

even a broken clock is right twice a day

The Paladin · Dec 20, 2016

Obviously Maxalge, you did not even open the link because there are like a dozen of "variations" on methods for benchmarking these cards and this web site shows the FPS between each method and card tested... I don't care whos got what market, I had skipped over that sections, but I sure looked at the numbers showed.

these sure look like FPS numbers to me

if you have a better FPS benchmarking site Please instead of bashing my suggestion, Feel free to suggest your own !

maxalge · Dec 21, 2016

The Paladin :

XD HAHAHAHA!~

Have fun playing those synthetic benchmarks...

Comet89 · Dec 21, 2016

Urgh guys...pack it in now. I was only after a simple answer, not to be the cause of some feud.

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