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Need a decent graphic card (not hardcore)

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June 24, 2012 5:36:01 PM

Hey guys,
I would like to receive some recommendations on a decent graphic card.

I play games here and there, when I have time, nothing hardcore. It's not necessary for me to have everything on max to play a game, but I still want to enjoy some graphics when I play one.

My current PC spec:
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MB: Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3
CPU: i5-760 8mb cache
Storage: Crucial M4 128gb
RAM: 4gb 1333mhz
Monitor resolution: 1680x1050 (might upgrade it in a year or so to a 1080p monitor)
GPU: ASUS GeForce EN210 (not for gaming).
PSU: Seasonic 500W SP-SS500.

I have no plans overclocking the GPU.
Something that is important to me is power consumption. I don't want a GPU that uses too much power with too much heat.

Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks

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a b U Graphics card
June 24, 2012 5:47:39 PM

first thing is what is your budget?
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a c 106 U Graphics card
June 24, 2012 5:54:34 PM

1st question is how much you are willing to pay, 2nd is quality of 12v rail line on psu, 3rd is # of 6/6+2 pins on the psu.
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June 24, 2012 5:55:50 PM

Around 120$... maybe a bit more
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June 24, 2012 5:58:36 PM

dudewitbow said:
1st question is how much you are willing to pay, 2nd is quality of 12v rail line on psu, 3rd is # of 6/6+2 pins on the psu.


I got: Seasonic 500W SP-SS500 Active PFC Power supply (I initially wrote 450W, that was wrong).
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a c 106 U Graphics card
June 24, 2012 6:06:06 PM

the psu has 34 amps max on the 12v rail, so it can probably run a single card give or take capacitor aging. from your budget of 120, that sits around

GTX 460, HD 7770, HD 6850
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June 24, 2012 6:06:55 PM

Something I forgot to mention, I would like it to be quite GPU as it could be..

And, if my budget was 100$, what would be my options?
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a b U Graphics card
June 24, 2012 6:11:25 PM

MSI HD 7770 non noisy with biggest coolers.
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a c 106 U Graphics card
June 24, 2012 6:11:55 PM

if your budget is 100$, hd 7750 would be where i would lookish
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June 24, 2012 6:21:12 PM

I guess nVidia GPU is out of the question? AMD is better at this price segment?
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a b U Graphics card
June 24, 2012 6:23:13 PM

not at all HD 7770 over the HD 6850 in some games and in some they are neck to neck. :D .
lower is better from down section of anandtech.
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June 24, 2012 6:24:22 PM

By the way how can I see their power consumption and heat on idle/load?
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June 24, 2012 6:27:13 PM

All of these cards need an external power cable right? is there any "good" graphic card that doesn't need external power cable?
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