Ideal graphics card for 1152 x 864 gaming?

[ChaseCTech]

I've asked on this forum what the best graphics card for CoD at max settings at 1152 x 864 with at least 45 fps minimum, and I got the answer NVidia Geforce GT 630 2GB. So, what if I wanted to play most/all games at this resolution at max settings with 45 fps minimum? Thanks so much if you answered

 

[Sakkura]

Graphics cards are rarely benchmarked at resolutions like that, so this is an educated guess at best: A Radeon HD 7750. MUCH better than the Geforce GT 630, but still uses very little power and is very affordable.

 

[ChaseCTech]

Graphics cards are rarely benchmarked at resolutions like that, so this is an educated guess at best: A Radeon HD 7750. MUCH better than the Geforce GT 630, but still uses very little power and is very affordable.

thanks! anyone have an arguement?

 

[jdw_swb]

If you buy a 7750, make sure you get the DDR5 version.

But, let us know your current system specs, including Power Supply brand....also, what budget do you have in mind?

 

[ChaseCTech]

If you buy a 7750, make sure you get the DDR5 version.

But, let us know your current system specs, including Power Supply brand....also, what budget do you have in mind?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hvNt i dont really have a budget, but i dont want to overspend on extra power that i dont need. i can always upgrade later on

 

[ChaseCTech]

hmm, i just found a 550 ti for $96 at NCIX! should I go for it?

 

[ojas]

Well your resolution is less than 1280x1024 so look at those benchmarks.

I'd say a GTX 560 or equivalent. That way you can apply 4xAA + ultra settings (i'm thinking BF3) and still get 60 fps.

But strictly answering your question (45 fps min) i'd say a 7770, no less.

 

[Sakkura]

hmm, i just found a 550 ti for $96 at NCIX! should I go for it?

It's not a bad deal, but if you want to go higher than the 7750 then I think a 7770 gets you more for your money. The GTX 550 Ti is only barely faster than the 7750.

 

[Regor245]

What CPU, PSU and monitor size do you got there?

1152x864 is very small resolution.

 

[ChaseCTech]

What CPU, PSU and monitor size do you got there?

1152x864 is very small resolution.

check what I said to JDW_SWB earlier
and my monitor is about 17 inches

 

[Sakkura]

You could consider getting 2x4 GB RAM instead of one stick of 8 GB - you're not getting that dual-channel boost in throughput.

As for the graphics card, the 7750 may be enough, but just a few more dollars buy you a 7770 that is noticeably faster. And that will definitely deliver perfect performance at these low resolutions. Even at 1680x1050 and 1920x1080 it can do alright, opening up the opportunity for a monitor upgrade somewhere down the line.

 

[ChaseCTech]

Thanks, guys!

 

[ChaseCTech]

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