Hi guys. I'm looking for a graphics card for my new rig. These are the current parts (they're all assembled and the computer is running fine, minus the kickass graphics I'm looking for):
Processor: Intel i5-2500k
RAM: 4GB G.Skill Ripjaws X (Should be 2x4GB but one is defective.. I'm gonna replace it, so I'll have 8GB soon)
Motherboard: ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3
HDD: Seagate Momentus XT 500GB (temporary until prices drop)
PSU: Antec Earthwatts 650W
Graphics card to be replaced: NVIDIA GeForce 8600GS (recycled from my old computer)
I'm looking to buy this within the next few days, the sooner, the better!
My budget is up to $200 POSSIBLY, but I don't want to have to be spending that much. We'll see. Hopefully around $150.
I will be using this card for gaming.
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg, Amazon, wherever online, really.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: Looking for NVIDIA cards, because I like my current one and know that NVIDIA is always top-dog. But I guess I'm open to AMD if it's got the same specs.
OVERCLOCKING: Overclocking the CPU? Yes.
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: In the future, when I get money to buy a second card. They have to be the same exact card right? Even the same model from the same manufacturer? (EVGA, PNY, etc)
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1680x1050
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I want to run games like Skyrim and Portal 2 and the stuff that's gonna come out on HIGH, BEAUTIFUL QUALITY. <3
I'm kind of on a budget, but I am willing to invest. I want this card to last me a couple years, technology-wise. (I will of course be toning down the graphics as games get more intensive)
I looked up a few cards on Newegg tonight, but I'm not very knowledgeable about GPUs, so... tell me what you think. Also, would it be worth it for me to get a card with 2GB of RAM on it? I know lots of people think that it's unnecessary on smaller screens or with a single-screen setup, but I think that it could be helpful in running games. There are already games that recommend 1GB of RAM on your GPU, so why not get 2GB now instead of replacing the card later?
At the moment, my system can run Skyrim on medium quality with what I'm estimating as about 20-25 fps. That's with only the Intel integrated graphics going, not my discrete card. I want Skyrim to run at over 60 fps at 1680x1080, high settings if not ultra. I've already read the Tom's review of GPUs and Skyrim, as well as December's best graphics cards. I'm undecided.
I looked at the 560 on Newegg and there are too many choices for a noob like me to figure out.
Here are some GTX 560 cards: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130661
and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814134137
I like the second one but haven't heard of the brand. But I googled it and apparently their products are dependable and well-made. Also, the price comes down about $45 with savings and rebates.. sounds awesome to me.
I was considering dropping down to a GTX 460 for 2GB of RAM here, but it's pretty much just as expensive, if not moreso. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814187128 Opinions? It seems like it's way slower in GHz though.
And I don't know what to think of this one. Apparently it's a GTX 550Ti, and though it seems faster GHz-wise, it has nearly half the processor cores. That's really bad right? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127573&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-RSSDailyDeals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=4176827&SID=1bhu96vez5h3n
Thanks for your help guys. I really appreciate it. I'm sorry I'm so wordy.
Lauren
Processor: Intel i5-2500k
RAM: 4GB G.Skill Ripjaws X (Should be 2x4GB but one is defective.. I'm gonna replace it, so I'll have 8GB soon)
Motherboard: ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3
HDD: Seagate Momentus XT 500GB (temporary until prices drop)
PSU: Antec Earthwatts 650W
Graphics card to be replaced: NVIDIA GeForce 8600GS (recycled from my old computer)
I'm looking to buy this within the next few days, the sooner, the better!
My budget is up to $200 POSSIBLY, but I don't want to have to be spending that much. We'll see. Hopefully around $150.
I will be using this card for gaming.
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg, Amazon, wherever online, really.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: Looking for NVIDIA cards, because I like my current one and know that NVIDIA is always top-dog. But I guess I'm open to AMD if it's got the same specs.
OVERCLOCKING: Overclocking the CPU? Yes.
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: In the future, when I get money to buy a second card. They have to be the same exact card right? Even the same model from the same manufacturer? (EVGA, PNY, etc)
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1680x1050
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I want to run games like Skyrim and Portal 2 and the stuff that's gonna come out on HIGH, BEAUTIFUL QUALITY. <3
I'm kind of on a budget, but I am willing to invest. I want this card to last me a couple years, technology-wise. (I will of course be toning down the graphics as games get more intensive)
I looked up a few cards on Newegg tonight, but I'm not very knowledgeable about GPUs, so... tell me what you think. Also, would it be worth it for me to get a card with 2GB of RAM on it? I know lots of people think that it's unnecessary on smaller screens or with a single-screen setup, but I think that it could be helpful in running games. There are already games that recommend 1GB of RAM on your GPU, so why not get 2GB now instead of replacing the card later?
At the moment, my system can run Skyrim on medium quality with what I'm estimating as about 20-25 fps. That's with only the Intel integrated graphics going, not my discrete card. I want Skyrim to run at over 60 fps at 1680x1080, high settings if not ultra. I've already read the Tom's review of GPUs and Skyrim, as well as December's best graphics cards. I'm undecided.
I looked at the 560 on Newegg and there are too many choices for a noob like me to figure out.
Here are some GTX 560 cards: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130661
and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814134137
I like the second one but haven't heard of the brand. But I googled it and apparently their products are dependable and well-made. Also, the price comes down about $45 with savings and rebates.. sounds awesome to me.
I was considering dropping down to a GTX 460 for 2GB of RAM here, but it's pretty much just as expensive, if not moreso. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814187128 Opinions? It seems like it's way slower in GHz though.
And I don't know what to think of this one. Apparently it's a GTX 550Ti, and though it seems faster GHz-wise, it has nearly half the processor cores. That's really bad right? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127573&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-RSSDailyDeals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=4176827&SID=1bhu96vez5h3n
Thanks for your help guys. I really appreciate it. I'm sorry I'm so wordy.
Lauren