Best GPU for Build

JacobGiles · Jan 18, 2017

So, this is what my computer has in it right now:

AMD A8-5500 Quad-Core 3.2ghz-3.7ghz
8gb DDR3 RAM
500gb Storage
650w Antec Truepowertrio with two 6-pin connections

I want to know what the best GPU to go along with this build is. It would be a great help. Also, something that won't bottleneck at all, or much.

hdmark · Jan 18, 2017

what is your budget? and what settings are you aiming for at what resolution?
also are you looking for something that wont bottleneck the CPU? or the gpu? i think your cpu is giong to bottleneck almost any decent card you put in

Zerk2012 · Jan 18, 2017

No reason to go over a GTX 1050ti/ GTX 1060 3gb with that processor.

lazo1999 · Jan 18, 2017

An RX 460 would be the right choice at this moment.. even the 2GB model can handle games at 1080p (not at ultra but your cpu cant support ultra either..)
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/sL98TW/asus-radeon-rx-460-2gb-dual-oc-video-card-dual-rx460-o2g

theyeti87 · Jan 18, 2017

GTX 1050Ti or RX 460 for sure. A faster GPU than those will be overkill and therefore a waste of money due to the bottleneck at the CPU.

JacobGiles · Jan 18, 2017

hdmark :

I think that the highest I can go is $150. Also, as the others have been saying, I've thought about an RX 460 or GTX 1050ti because I heard that those were the best you could do with my APU. By the way, the A8-5500 APU has built in AMD Radeon HD 7560D graphics. Another thing, I mostly want to play CSGO, HDN, Astroneer, and Subnautica. Probably more than that though.

Zerk2012 · Jan 19, 2017

The 1050 ti is the better card.
http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-1050-Ti-vs-AMD-RX-460/3649vs3641

lazo1999 · Jan 19, 2017

Zerk2012 :

We don't want the better card.. We want him not to overspent money.. GTX 1050 ti will be seriourly bottlenecked by the cpu.. if he desn't plan on upgrading and keeping the GPU he should get an RX 460. If he does, he can get an 1050ti or an RX480 or even 1060 according to his budget

Zerk2012 · Jan 19, 2017

lazo1999 :

Not true at all in cpu intensive games a bit yes in the games he listed no.
The 1050ti is in budget and a very nice fit with what he has.
People put to much crap in people minds when they start talking about bottlenecking. Most dont have a clue that every PC ever made has one and the part that is the slowest can change from task to task.
It's not like his processor is just garbage and hes buying a highend card the 1050ti is very entry level.

theyeti87 · Jan 19, 2017

lazo1999 :

Both the RX 460 and the GTX 1050Ti are going to be bottlenecked, that is given.
To stay withing the $150 price range, looking at a 480 or 1060 won't do.

The RX 460 is the cheaper option of the two, and is what I would recommend for your situation.

Zerk2012 · Jan 19, 2017

theyeti87 :

lazo1999 :

Both the RX 460 and the GTX 1050Ti are going to be bottlenecked, that is given.
To stay withing the $150 price range, looking at a 480 or 1060 won't do.

The RX 460 is the cheaper option of the two, and is what I would recommend for your situation.

Again anouther bottlenecker. Read my above post.

lazo1999 · Jan 19, 2017

a 1050ti gan give 60fps at 1080p in most NEW games at high.. At theese games an rx460 gan give always above 70fps at highest settings.. They are not cpu nor gpu demanding.. more fps=/=better.. if we exceed 60 there is not an advantage.. the requirements of theese games show a need fr i5 or i3 And just a dual core for astroneer.. this means that cpu will be at its limits.. a card better than the requirements (a 1050ti that you recommend) wont benefit the system.. Only as future card.. Csgo is going to run great at almost everything thats why i dont talk aout it

theyeti87 · Jan 19, 2017

Zerk2012 :

theyeti87 :

Again anouther bottlenecker. Read my above post.

Read it. Still stand by what I said.

Rx 460 is the better option because it is cheaper of the two. Neither the RX460's or the GTX 1050 Ti's horsepower will be able to be fully utilized by the CPU. Which is why I believe the cheaper option would be better in OP's situation.

lazo1999 · Jan 19, 2017

theyeti87 :

Zerk2012 :

Read it. Still stand by what I said.

Rx 460 is the better option because it is cheaper of the two. Neither the RX460's or the GTX 1050 Ti's horsepower will be able to be fully utilized by the CPU. Which is why I believe the cheaper option would be better in OP's situation.

This is called bottlenecking-not being able to fully utilize one another

JacobGiles · Jan 20, 2017

Zerk2012 :

lazo1999 :

So, if I were to get an RX 460. Would I be able to boost the A8-5500 to 3.7ghz to reduce the amount of bottlenecking by a little bit? I know that someone already said that I shouldn't bottleneck on the games that I will be playing. But I kind of want to future-proof my PC, just a little bit. I know that there isn't much future-proofing to be done, but I just want to get the best possible build with what I have. By the way, I plan on upgrading to an AMD A10-6800K APU because it's the best thing for the FM2 socket.

lazo1999 · Jan 21, 2017

i think that getting an RX460 saves you some little money.. with that, and selling your cpu to someone you can get the 6800K.. I'm telling this because A10 5500 is a non K cpu which means a locked multiplier.. you can only try by increasing the bus which more difficult and more unstable(you will achive less).. But if you don't want to sell it yet or can't find a seller its a good step up..

JacobGiles · Jan 21, 2017

lazo1999 :

Ok, thanks. I know that the A8-5500 isn't a K APU, but I know for a fact that it is able to Turbo Boost to 3.7ghz. Well, thanks for the help. It looks like I'll order an RX 460 when I get the chance to.

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