Hi Guys.
I am finalizing my parts for my new budget gaming computer, and I need some help deciding on the graphic card. The graphic card is planned to be upgraded in 1-2 years later.
I built this computer considering future-upgrades. There might be possible Duo-Monitor Set up. I consider H55/57 chipset with i3 processor, so I can put the integrated GPU on the less stressful output, with the graphic card handle the games and other intensive programs. (or maybe its better for the discrete graphics card to handle both?)
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Before July 20th, 2010 (basically next week)
BUDGET RANGE: For the Graphic Card....Less than $130 Canadian after tax ($$$$), after rebates
USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming while Youtube-ing... (SC2, TF2, Diablo 3, Civ 5), ......some Photoshop / MS office 2010 stuff ( I alt-tab a lot)
CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: New Rig, Going with a mATX board (1x PCIe 2.0 X16...), will be using i3-530 for now (Will be OC'ing) , until future upgrade (see system specs)
Power Supply *Will it Suffice? Or Should I get an independent one* PowerUp ATX Black Mid-Tower Case with Clear Side, Front USB and Audio Ports and 450-Watt Power Supply
Any recommendations? (I might need a 550W or higher)
OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS:
Ram: G.SKILL ECO Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO
CPU: Intel Core i3-530 Clarkdale 2.93GHz 4MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 73W
Mobo: (one of the Two, between H55 and H57)
GIGABYTE GA-H55M-USB3 LGA 1156 Intel H55 HDMI USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
or
GIGABYTE GA-H57M-USB3 LGA 1156 Intel H57 HDMI USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg, NCIX, Tigerdirect (have a local store near by as well)
PARTS PREFERENCES: Not much ATI/nV preferences, just like it as cool/quite as possible
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe (but unlikely, since it will be replaced later)
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200)
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Cooler/Quieter the better, 60+ FPS at above resolution, Medium-High Settings
List of Potential Cards
Consider Price/Performance Ratio as well, if HD 5770 drops price in the near future, I will upgrade to that.
MSI N240GT-MD1G/D5 GeForce GT 240 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card
EVGA 512-P3-1240-LR GeForce GT 240 512MB 128-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card
EVGA 512-P3-N871-AR GeForce 9800 GTX+ Video Card - 512MB GDDR3, PCI Express 2.0, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV (Free Cryostasis Download w/purchase, Register at mfg site)
GIGABYTE GV-R485ZL-512H Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
ASUS CuCore Series EAH4850 CUCORE TOP/2DI/1GD3 Radeon HD 4850 1GB 256-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
Future Upgrade: 5850 or better, Also likely an i5 - Quad core (32nm) processor, 4Gb more ram
I am finalizing my parts for my new budget gaming computer, and I need some help deciding on the graphic card. The graphic card is planned to be upgraded in 1-2 years later.
I built this computer considering future-upgrades. There might be possible Duo-Monitor Set up. I consider H55/57 chipset with i3 processor, so I can put the integrated GPU on the less stressful output, with the graphic card handle the games and other intensive programs. (or maybe its better for the discrete graphics card to handle both?)
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Before July 20th, 2010 (basically next week)
BUDGET RANGE: For the Graphic Card....Less than $130 Canadian after tax ($$$$), after rebates
USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming while Youtube-ing... (SC2, TF2, Diablo 3, Civ 5), ......some Photoshop / MS office 2010 stuff ( I alt-tab a lot)
CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: New Rig, Going with a mATX board (1x PCIe 2.0 X16...), will be using i3-530 for now (Will be OC'ing) , until future upgrade (see system specs)
Power Supply *Will it Suffice? Or Should I get an independent one* PowerUp ATX Black Mid-Tower Case with Clear Side, Front USB and Audio Ports and 450-Watt Power Supply
Any recommendations? (I might need a 550W or higher)
OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS:
Ram: G.SKILL ECO Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO
CPU: Intel Core i3-530 Clarkdale 2.93GHz 4MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 73W
Mobo: (one of the Two, between H55 and H57)
GIGABYTE GA-H55M-USB3 LGA 1156 Intel H55 HDMI USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
or
GIGABYTE GA-H57M-USB3 LGA 1156 Intel H57 HDMI USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg, NCIX, Tigerdirect (have a local store near by as well)
PARTS PREFERENCES: Not much ATI/nV preferences, just like it as cool/quite as possible
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe (but unlikely, since it will be replaced later)
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200)
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Cooler/Quieter the better, 60+ FPS at above resolution, Medium-High Settings
List of Potential Cards
Consider Price/Performance Ratio as well, if HD 5770 drops price in the near future, I will upgrade to that.
MSI N240GT-MD1G/D5 GeForce GT 240 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card
EVGA 512-P3-1240-LR GeForce GT 240 512MB 128-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card
EVGA 512-P3-N871-AR GeForce 9800 GTX+ Video Card - 512MB GDDR3, PCI Express 2.0, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV (Free Cryostasis Download w/purchase, Register at mfg site)
GIGABYTE GV-R485ZL-512H Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
ASUS CuCore Series EAH4850 CUCORE TOP/2DI/1GD3 Radeon HD 4850 1GB 256-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
Future Upgrade: 5850 or better, Also likely an i5 - Quad core (32nm) processor, 4Gb more ram
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