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Hello

Im coming here for advice because it always seems like you guys are really nice and helpful.
I'm running an older card.
Geforce Gtx 285
I'm finding that with newer games this seems to be a problem. It's only compatible up to DirectX-10, which I'm finding isn't working.
I really want to upgrade it, but I'll honestly admit I'm low on funds..
Do you guys have any good recommendations on a lower budget gaming card that I can get.
I like to play wow and Overwatch, but there's a new game coming called Dauntless that my card won't run. That's how I learned my card needs upgraded.
Would love to go under $100, but could afford a little more.

Anyone have a card sitting around they don't want? Never hurts to ask...
Lol

Sorry for the long post, but wanted to cover everything..
 
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The R9 290 is a good deal at that price. They are a bit power hungry, but perform well. Certainly would out perform the 1050 Ti.

As for brand, it doesn't matter really. I've personally used PNY, Gigabyte, Powercolor, EVGA, XFX, and Sapphire in the last few years. But I wouldn't mark anyone off. The individual card design is more important than who makes it. At least as far as the card goes.

I can't comment much on their customer service. Sapphire's customer service was alright. EVGA's was excellent, far better than I would have expected. And they have a transferable warranty. But all that is only important if your GPU dies. The chances of that happening are about the same for each OEM as long as you pick a decently made card. For...
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What's your CPU? With a better graphics card the cpu could become a bottleneck. The best graphics card under $100 would probably be something you can find locally used, but new you can get an RX 550, and for a few dollars over 100 you can get an RX 560 and gtx 1050.
 
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Your CPU is alright, but it is quite old. You could get by with it, should still be about on par with a modern Intel Pentium. Wouldn't be bad to upgrade in a few years though.

For a GPU, you may want to wait. Prices are a bit inflated at the moment due to the cryptocurrency mining craze. If you want to go ahead with an upgrade now, like blankcr8 said, a GTX 1050 or an AMD RX 560 is probably your best bet.
 
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Yea. Just enough of an upgrade to be able to play the few games I want.
Definitely needs to run DirectX 12 as that seems to be the norm now.
I'm actually pretty happy with my card. I can play most games just fine, but now finding a few I can't run. I don't mind having to upgrade in a few years again. Just got a better job but something for now..
I appreciate you guys tremendously.
I'll look into those cards. If you think of others let me know
 
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Your CPU should still be good for the games you want to play. Any game that is not out yet may or may not run well, you won't know until people can test it. RPGs. being open world games, can put a bit of a strain on CPUs.

I think the GT 1030 is your best under $100 choice, assuming you only buy new cards. An RX 460/560 or GTX 1050 would be better, although probably at or above $100 in price. These are all 2gb cards, which may impact the level of settings you can use. Dauntless looks like it might need more than 2gb vram for the highest settings at 1080p.
 
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So, I'm trying to do some research and if I spend just a little more our looks likes the 1050 ti might be a good choice?
It has 4GB ram, which would help with more demanding games?

Just trying to stay at a lower budget for right now..

Yes, I know you get what you pay for, but it's what I can do right now. I'll go better later.

If anyone gets a locate on a good deal let me know..
 
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mloftus9677

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So safe to assume the 1050 ti costs a little more but with the 4GB ram will allow me a little more wiggle room for some games?
Possible better fps?
I might be able to squeeze out a few more bucks..

Still open to other ideas, but I greatly appreciate the ideas I've been given so far.

I know with allot if you guys being computer enthusiasts, so worth asking if you have a card your not using anymore?
Not asking for free, but maybe a good deal for a fellow gamer.
In a card that is better than what I have..

Thanks All

 
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mloftus9677

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Someone mentioned that at least
One game I want to play I might do better with 4GB , so was seeing what was out there still at a budget price..
I don't mind it not being new, that's why I mentioned if anyone had one in here. Just always got to hope you get an honest person.
But, might have to go with 2gb.m
Just for price.

Do you guys find it makes a big difference on manufacturer?

Evga vs Msi vs Asus vs etc?
 
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For 1050 2gb, they all perform similarly. I got an EVGA, working well. MSI is also good. Not familiar with ASUS. If you prefer some brand, go with that brand. OC version will boost a little bit more capability but not much. You may pick highest possible Hz if capability is more important.
 
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I found s couple used ones
R9 290 x 4 GB for $140
Evga 750 ti for $75
Gtx 560 $30

Any thoughts on those for what I'm wanting to accomplish.
They are used which makes me nervous, cause hard to check if works when out of computer, but could take chance if there gonna be better than what I can get for same price lower end new...
 
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The R9 290 is a good deal at that price. They are a bit power hungry, but perform well. Certainly would out perform the 1050 Ti.

As for brand, it doesn't matter really. I've personally used PNY, Gigabyte, Powercolor, EVGA, XFX, and Sapphire in the last few years. But I wouldn't mark anyone off. The individual card design is more important than who makes it. At least as far as the card goes.

I can't comment much on their customer service. Sapphire's customer service was alright. EVGA's was excellent, far better than I would have expected. And they have a transferable warranty. But all that is only important if your GPU dies. The chances of that happening are about the same for each OEM as long as you pick a decently made card. For example, the only GPUs I have had fail in the last few years are from Sapphire and EVGA (one from each). But Sapphire is considered the best AMD OEM, and EVGA is considered the best Nvidia OEM. So which OEM makes it doesn't really account for much.
 
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