What is the best gpu with theses specs? (under $80-$70)

[noobie_monster]

Hello,
What is the best gpu with theses specs? (under $80-$70)
asrock G31M-VS2 intel G31 chipset
dual core e5500 2.8Ghz
2GB ram
500W psu
will it run games such as mw2/black ops/splinter cell conviction?

 

[Onus]

Your PSU is only 200W? That may not be quite enough even for a HD5670, which is typically available in that price range (possibly after rebate).
On a PSU that small, something like a HD5570 or a GDDR5 version of the HD5550 is the most powerful card you should try to use.
That card can run those games, assuming the resolution is not too high, and you are willing to lower settings.
A better long term choice would be to spend $45 on a 380W Antec Earthwatts PSU, save a little money, then get at least a HD5670; you could run a HD5750 or HD5770 with that PSU.

 

[noobie_monster]

woot, typo, 500W psu

 

[Onus]

Ah. What brand and model is it? The purpose of that question is to identify if it is a quality PSU, actually capable of outputting 500W, or if it's a Chokemax that will fry if loaded to 420W.
Of course, the strongest card in your price range, the HD5670, will run on a 300W-350W PSU.

 

[noobie_monster]

I was able to read the sticker on the PSU, Model names says 600W-P4 and then AC input Voltage 230V~ and then the current, frequency...
what's a chokemax?

 

[Tamz_msc]

How many amps of current does it give on the +12V rail?

 

[noobie_monster]

How many amps of current does it give on the +12V rail?

There are many amps there are 7A 4A, then i found on 12V below it says 12A

 

[Tamz_msc]

Does it have more than one rail( like +12V1, +12V2 etc.).
If it has a single rail it means that your PSU is 12x12 = 144W, which is pretty awkward.

 

[Onus]

"Chokemax" is the name I give to cheap, PSU-shaped objects likely to fry and/or damage attached components when loaded to anywhere near their claimed capacity; they choke under stress. Many of these units have "max" somewhere in their names, but it is worth noting that Enermax is not such a brand. They are high quality.

 

[noobie_monster]

Does it have more than one rail( like +12V1, +12V2 etc.).
If it has a single rail it means that your PSU is 12x12 = 144W, which is pretty awkward.

I guess its a single rail cause I didnt see +12V1, +12V2 etc.

Your PSU is only 200W? That may not be quite enough even for a HD5670, which is typically available in that price range (possibly after rebate).
On a PSU that small, something like a HD5570 or a GDDR5 version of the HD5550 is the most powerful card you should try to use.
That card can run those games, assuming the resolution is not too high, and you are willing to lower settings.
A better long term choice would be to spend $45 on a 380W Antec Earthwatts PSU, save a little money, then get at least a HD5670; you could run a HD5750 or HD5770 with that PSU.

"Chokemax" is the name I give to cheap, PSU-shaped objects likely to fry and/or damage attached components when loaded to anywhere near their claimed capacity; they choke under stress. Many of these units have "max" somewhere in their names, but it is worth noting that Enermax is not such a brand. They are high quality.

yay, I guess I do have a "Chokemax" psu, so if I get any of these HD5670, HD5570, HD5550 GDDR5, HD5750 or HD5770 will they work?

 

[g00fysmiley]

if you can see a brand and a model numebr you never know... you might have a good psu and not know it


but yea most companies might overclaim their psu wattage but a 5670 should be safe on most psu's that claim 500 watts need psu info for advised on 5750 or 5770 which are better

 

[Onus]

Yes, up to a HD5670 should be fine. A modern 600W PSU should be able run a HD5750 or HD5770 just fine also, but if yours has only 144W available on a single +12V rail, then it probably cannot. That's REALLY low; even a 380W Antec Earthwatts (an excellent PSU, for only $45) has 336W available on its combined +12V1 and +12V2 rails.

 

[purple stain]

I would agree with the 5670...
It would be much easier if you can upload a picture of the power supply so that we can confirm what it is.

 

[jyjjy]

Yeah, you need to sort out the info on that power supply. If 144w/12a on the +12v is correct you shouldn't be putting any video card in there but if the 500w is correct then then it simply must have more than 12 amps on the +12v.
There should be a brand and model number on the chart on the side so tell us that.

 

[noobie_monster]

heres the label on the psu

 

[jyjjy]

That's just weird... it says 12a for the +12v but lists the max as 360w which on the +12v rail should be 30a.
I'd go with the 30 amps I guess. There's just no way they can call it a 600w psu with only 12 amps on the +12v rail.
An HD5670 should work and would be a good choice for your budget. It will do pretty well at low resolutions(1280x1024 and below.) If you are using a high resolution monitor you are going to want to spend more IMO.

 

[noobie_monster]

That's just weird... it says 12a for the +12v but lists the max as 360w which on the +12v rail should be 30a.
I'd go with the 30 amps I guess. There's just no way they can call it a 600w psu with only 12 amps on the +12v rail.
An HD5670 should work and would be a good choice for your budget. It will do pretty well at low resolutions(1280x1024 and below.) If you are using a high resolution monitor you are going to want to spend more IMO.

with that 1280X1024 using the HD5670, will I be able to run/play in max setting in games like mw2/4, splinter cell conviction, left 4 dead?

 

[jyjjy]

I believe so. None of those games are particularly demanding.

 

[purple stain]

Yes,you will be at 60+FPS maxed out in all those games,maybe a little less for Splinter Cell but still really good looking graphics with smooth gameplay.I have a 5570 and i play at 1600x1050 and i can nearly max out all of those games.

 

[noobie_monster]

I believe so. None of those games are particularly demanding.

how about black ops?

 

[noobie_monster]

Yes,you will be at 60+FPS maxed out in all those games,maybe a little less for Splinter Cell but still really good looking graphics with smooth gameplay.I have a 5570 and i play at 1600x1050 and i can nearly max out all of those games.

Which HD5570 are you using, 1gb ddr3 or the 512 ddr3?
How about black ops with HD5570?

 

[jyjjy]

What is actually the native resolution of your monitor?

 

[noobie_monster]

What is actually the native resolution of your monitor?

an AOC Spectrum 7F crt monitor, resolution is at 1024x768 (recommended by default)

 

[purple stain]

Which HD5570 are you using, 1gb ddr3 or the 512 ddr3?
How about black ops with HD5570?

I am using the 1g ddr3 version.I'm hoping to upgrade soon.
I can play Black Ops at 1280x720 and get 50+ FPS maxed out settings, so you really won't see any problems, also the 5670 is alot newer and faster than the 5570, so you should have no problem playing those types of games.Do you play any other games than the ones you listed?

 

[jyjjy]

The HD5670 should be excellent for 1024x768. You'll have to lower AA in some games, maybe a few actual setting in the absolute most intensive games like Crysis or Metro 2033 but that's about it.