Need to updrage vid card for diablo 3

[dstark]

Hi, I have a stock PC setup and was wondering how I'd go about upgrading the video card.

I'd like to do it within the next week or so.

I have a Dell Inspiron 560 PC, Pentium (R) Dual-Core CPU - E5700 @3.00 - GHz - 3.00 GHz, 6 GB RAM, 1920 x 1080 Screen Resolution.

I figured I'd order from Newegg.

Budget is around 300, I just want to play Diablo 3 in much better quality than the stock Intel(R) G45 / G43 runs it. Also do I need to do further upgrades than just the video card? Hope it doesn't get too pricey..

All help is appreciated, thanks.

 

[refillable]

PSU please?

 

[JackNaylorPE]

The Dell Inspiron 560 has only a 300 watt PSU. For $262, I'd suggest:

Asus 560 Ti DCII TOP
$200 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121425

XFX Core Edition 550 watt PSU $62 after MIR and Promo
$20 off w/ promo code XFX518B, ends 5/24
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207014

 

[sergeyn]

I have Geforce560Ti and it plays D3 very nice on highest settings on 2560x1440

 

[mmilner1]

I have Geforce560Ti and it plays D3 very nice on highest settings on 2560x1440

Are you using a S-IPS for those display settings? If so do you notice any ghosting, I ask because I'd love to get an S-IPS monitor but have heard they are not good for gaming

 

[dstark]

Not sure the PSU, was looking at the Geforce 550 TI on new egg. It seems well priced, and it highly rated for supported video cards for diablo 3.

Would I need to do further upgrades though?

 

[Polaski]

Get a 6850, you don't have to get the juiciest candy out there, I have it and it plays everything just fine at max settings, on 1440x900 resolution. BTF3 on ultra btw. In ram you're fine, but get a better PSU, a Corsair builder series, 430 w, that's what I have. Barely hearing anything.

 

[sergeyn]

Are you using a S-IPS for those display settings? If so do you notice any ghosting, I ask because I'd love to get an S-IPS monitor but have heard they are not good for gaming

I have dell ultrasharp 27inch monitor, didn't notice any ghosting.

Sergey.

 

[Guest]

D3 @ 1920x1080 with your PSU? 6770 FTW!

or upgrade that PSU and overclock that E5700 10%+ for a much better card

 

[bryonhowley]

Get a Sapphire HD6950 Newegg has the Sapphire on sale fir $199 which would leave more than enough for a good PSU and still be under your $300 mark.

However I would check your case to see if such a long card will fit before you buy. The Hd6950 is a long card.

 

[dstark]

Get a Sapphire HD6950 Newegg has the Sapphire on sale fir $199 which would leave more than enough for a good PSU and still be under your $300 mark.

However I would check your case to see if such a long card will fit before you buy. The Hd6950 is a long card.

Yeah I'm kind of worried about that.

 

[sykozis]

I'd go with the HD6850 or HD6870 for Diablo3... You can get an HD6850 for $140....or an HD6870 for $170.

D3 @ 1920x1080 with your PSU? 6770 FTW!
http://media.bestofmicro.com/F/S/336232/original/high 1920.png

or upgrade that PSU and overclock that E5700 10%+ for a much better card

You're not going to be doing any overclocking on a Dell with OEM motherboard....

 

[Guest]

I'd go with the HD6850 or HD6870 for Diablo3... You can get an HD6850 for $140....or an HD6870 for $170.

D3 @ 1920x1080 with your PSU? 6770 FTW!
http://media.bestofmicro.com/F/S/336232/original/high 1920.png

or upgrade that PSU and overclock that E5700 10%+ for a much better card

You're not going to be doing any overclocking on a Dell with OEM motherboard....

good catch i missed that.

though as with most replies it seems a good idea for the OP to get the best GPU with a psu he can. if it is out of balance on his system AMT he can use those components when upgrading to a better platform (cpu, mobo and ram).

 

[dstark]

Thanks for all the help, I decided on the gtx 550 TI. Don't really need anything too crazy, and I just ran into some car trouble so money is tighter than I expected.

 

[dstark]

Turns out probably not gonna go with the gtx 550. I heard it would create a bottleneck, so now I'm left wondering, which cards won't cause that to happen?

 

[Guest]

what?!?!
don't listen to idiots. your E5700 and 550ti would be a balanced set up.