Need help deciding which gpu to get with my current configuration

[drb3rg]

Hey everyone this is my first post on this site and I have done some research on my question but I still cannot find an answer. I just built a new desktop for myself to replace my laptop that is starting to die. The desktop that I built came with a CPU, Power Supply, Case, Motherboard, Hard Drive and DVD Burner as a bundle. I mostly will be using the desktop for playing World of Warcraft Cataclysm. So my question is, "What Graphics Card would be the best for my desktops configuration and for around $150."

Here's what the desktops configuration is:

OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
Motherboard: Biostar MCP6PB M2+
CPU: AMD Phenom X4 9850 Quad Core Processor
RAM: Corsair 2x 2048 DDR2
Hard Drive: WD 1 TB
Basic Samsung DVD Writer
Power Up Black ATX Mid-Tower Case with 450-Watt Power Supply
I also have an LG 23 inch LCD that has HDMI which puts out 1920x1080.

I would like to get a graphics card that has at least 1gb of VRAM, can handle WoW at Medium settings and also has an HDMI port so that I can use my monitor at full potential. Does anyone have any ideas on what graphics card I should look at that is around the price range of $150? If the graphics card is either NVIDIA or ATI it doesn't matter to me. I will appreciate any form of suggestions. Thanks again.

 

[rolli59]

HD5770 or a little better GTX460 768MB. probably not a very good PSU so maybe the HD5770 is the safer bet.

 

[HostileDonut]

Hd5770 is the best bet. If you want higher, get a better PSU. The hd5770 is a good card though.

 

[jonpaul37]

I would go with the GTX 460 1GB for a few reasons.

1. The WOW Cataclysm review on Tom's a month ago clearly indicated that WOW favors Nvidia video cards

2. The 1GB on the GTX 460 will certainly benefit your 1920x1080 resolution as opposed to the 768-meg version

3. Your power supply should be able to handle it. (you might need a PCI-E power adapter so double check)

4. You might be able to get a GTX 460 1GB for around $150.00

$154.99 after mail-in-rebate:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162055

 

[drb3rg]

I'm not sure if my PSU can handle the 5770.. I'm going to check out the GTX 460. Thanks everyone for replying.

 

[rolli59]

The HD5770 consumes less power. Here is a power bench many cards total system load. http://www.anandtech.com/show/4061/amds-radeon-hd-6970-radeon-hd-6950/24

 

[purple stain]

Go with the 5770.It is the best bang for your buck here.It is fully capable of playing WoW on high settings.Although it is true Blizzard's games favor Nvidia cards,but you simply don't want to chance a gtx460 with your current PSU.It consumes much more power than a 5770.That is why everyone is suggessting the 5770 and not the 460.

 

[purple stain]

You could also go with a GTS450,it is favored by Blizzard games and it is almost equal in performance to a 5770.And this combo will be better if you wanted to SLI or get a more powerful card in the future.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.578324

 

[drb3rg]

Which of the two cards: 5770 and the GTS 450 will fit better on my motherboard?

 

[HostileDonut]

They both require a PCI-E which you have, either would do fine.

 

[drb3rg]

I'm still worried about how crappy the PSU is, I'm doing some research at the moment but since its a Generic PSU its not that easy to find specs.

 

[HostileDonut]

I'm still worried about how crappy the PSU is, I'm doing some research at the moment but since its a Generic PSU its not that easy to find specs.

If it is so bad that you can not even find something on it, better upgrade. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139017&Tpk=corsair%20430w There is one that should do it. Good brand too. If you do not like that one, I'll recommend you another.

 

[drb3rg]

If it is so bad that you can not even find something on it, better upgrade. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139017&Tpk=corsair%20430w There is one that should do it. Good brand too. If you do not like that one, I'll recommend you another.

Yeah, I can upgrade my PSU to a name brand, but I would rather spend the money right now on a graphics card. Down the road I can get a better PSU. But since my laptop is starting to crap out.. Overheats without the Laptop cooler, always connected to the power adapter and when I'm playing WoW my FPS gets to be horrible sometimes.

 

[HostileDonut]

What is the exact name of the PSU, I will search it. Lets hope it good enough. *crosses fingers*

 

[drb3rg]

This is what it says on the side of the PSU:

EXTREME ATX 450W RSY-645

Thanks for helping me out.. especially this late at night.

 

[HostileDonut]

http://www.mattstools.com/product_info.php?products_id=90006587&source=CashbackShopping Is that your case? If so, that may be your PSU too.

 

[HostileDonut]

Is it this PSU? http://www.beachaudio.com/Startech-Com/Atx2pw450pro-p-85407.html?utm_campaign=atx2pw450pro&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=jellyfish IF it is, it should handle a hd5770 or a gts450.

 

[drb3rg]

Here's the case that the PSU comes with.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3250925&Sku=TC3J-4030%20P

 

[HostileDonut]

Here's the case that the PSU comes with.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3250925&Sku=TC3J-4030%20P

Did you you buy that case and that power supply from tigerdirect? If you bought that exact one, it does not have a 6-pin PCI-E connector, which mean you can not hook up a GPU that needs a 6-pin like a gts450 or a hd5770. I will try to find a cheap in a few minutes too.

 

[drb3rg]

The case and psu came with the mobo and cpu and hd. So if I cannot use either of those gpu's then what would be a gpu that can be used with that psu?

 

[HostileDonut]

So you bought that exact set? Just to be clear, because if you bought another set, it might have a good enough PSU.

 

[drb3rg]

Here's what the bundle came with:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6617649&sku=B69-0223

 

[HostileDonut]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102869&cm_re=hd5670-_-14-102-869-_-Product That should work. If you want something better you should probably look at some PSUs. Tell me if that meets your need or not.

 

[drb3rg]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102869&cm_re=hd5670-_-14-102-869-_-Product That should work. If you want something better you should probably look at some PSUs. Tell me if that meets your need or not.

Are there any other psu's ATI or NVIDIA that would be an option?

 

[HostileDonut]

Are there any other psu's ATI or NVIDIA that would be an option?

I am not quite sure I understand that, but I will recommend you a PSU. I think that is what you mean. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817101047&cm_re=500w-_-17-101-047-_-Product This sounds good and should power even a hd5770 or a gts450. If you get that, get the hhd5770, why? ........... BECAUSE IT WOULD BE AWESOOOOOOMMMMMMEEEEE!