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tuatara6

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I was having trouble signing in so I hope I'm not double posting.

So I bought a pre-built Cyberpower PC through Walmart.com about two years ago. I'm trying to upgrade my graphics card so games run smoother (Better than 20-40fps). I'd prefer not to spend more than $200 unless there's a big difference between one a little more expensive. I had planned on upgrading soon after getting the PC but things didn't go as planned. I also need a real monitor, but know a lot less about them.

Here's My Specs:
Processor: AMD FX(tm)-8350 8-core 4.0 GHz
RAM: 16GB
GPU: AMD R7 250 2GB
MotherBoard: GIGABYTE GA-78LMT-USB3
Screen: 40" Vizio SmartTV
Hard Disk: TOSHIBA DT01ACA200 ATA 2TB(1.81TB)

I hope that' enough information and thank you for your help.
 
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Tony_186

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You can get a Gtx 1050ti:
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-04G-P4-6253-KR/dp/B01MF7EQJZ/ref=sr_1_9?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1528729014&sr=1-9&keywords=gpu

Or if you don't mind trie to get a deal o a GPU on eBay or something if not there is an Rx 560:
https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Radeon-GAMING-REv2-0-GV-RX560GAMING/dp/B0762PP97W/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1528729189&sr=1-3&keywords=560&dpID=51B1Xrw-fKL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

And for the monitor, you could get this one:
https://www.amazon.com/HP-23-8-inch-Adjustment-Speakers-VH240a/dp/B072M34RQC/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1528729251&sr=1-2&keywords=monitor&dpID=51h2G1c5D6L&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

or this one: which is a bit cheaper now I'm no expert for monitors so a second source isn't a bad idea.

https://www.amazon.com/Acer-HA220Q-Monitor-Ultra-Thin-Design/dp/B071784D4R/ref=sr_1_14?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1528729324&sr=1-14&keywords=monitor

Hope I helped and if you have any questions just ask.

Tony
 
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tuatara6

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Hey Tony thank you for the help. Sorry I was unable to reply until now, I had something come up. So for that Graphics card it says the super clocked is $10 cheaper. Is it worth getting compared to the normal one? I had been warned that over clocking can be harmful to the card so I'm a little concerned that it might not last as long. Also thanks for the help with the monitors. I think the HP is more what I'm looking for, but then again until I was told I needed a real monitor I figured a monitor was a monitor. Thanks again!
 
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Tony_186

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The superclocked 1030 isn't worth it because you are getting a bit of a higher clock speed and there is no BIG difference between the two.
 
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The R7 250 is a serious game limitation. The bad part of this is that videocard prices are inflated right now. So I'd suggest you look for:
1. GTX 750 Ti- used
2. RX 460 or RX 560- new or used
2. GT 1030 or RX 550- new or used

The first 3 options are more or less in the same ballpark, the 1030/550 are a notch lower. If it was me I'd aim for the 750 Ti because I think on a tight budget that's the best value right now, assuming you can find a used one(name brand only!). But this assumes you are okay with buying used and willing to be patient until the best deal comes around.

In monitors there's not much to know. You'll want a 60hz 1080p which works best at around 24" give or take an inch. At a budget price point you don't need higher resolution or higher refresh rates. One thing to look at is what the monitor offers for inputs. Newer videocards are digital only, so HDMI/DVI/display port are what you want to see. Make sure of course that the videocard you select has the output that matches what you intend to use on the monitor.

With very few exceptions, a 'real' monitor is much better even if the screen is smaller. Televisions are made for a different purpose, so are not ideal for use as a computer monitor.
 
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tuatara6

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Thanks again Tony!



Hi Dontlistentome. Thank you for the help with the monitor question! I did have a question about the cards you recommended. So I found this GPU List and it says the 1050 Ti is better than those but only a step up from the RX 460/ RX560. Is there a big difference between the RX560 and the 1050Ti? The 1050 Ti is $30-$40, but if there's a big difference I'd rather just fork out the extra money. Or is the 179.99 not a good deal? I'm hoping to get some newer games and would love to be able to play them AND have them look nice. Also I apologize for taking so long to reply again, my Father had to get eye surgery this week and I have been dealing with that.
 
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