Core 2 duo compatible graphic cards

[vish7386728732]

whats the best graphic card i can get with my cpu being core 2 duo without any bottlenecking of either cpu's or gpu's???

specs
core 2 duo e7400 2.8 ghz
4 gb ddr2 ram
550w cool master psu
gigabyte ga g31m es2l motherboard (socket 775)

 

[MatildaPersson]

Depends how much you want to spend, hun.

 

[goodguy713]

personally I wouldnt go with anything more than a ati 6870 or 7770 with that cpu.

 

[MatildaPersson]

personally I wouldnt go with anything more than a ati 6870 or 7770 with that cpu.

The 7770 is a nice recommendation. Pretty damn cheap nowadays and surprisingly capable.

Certainly wouldn't want anything more powerful, no. Not until some upgrades are done.

 

[the great randini]

i read a good review the other day about adding a new grapics card with older system.
http://hothardware.com/Reviews/Can-A-New-GPU-Rejuvenate-A-Five-Year-Old-Gaming-Rig-/

 

[sanilmahambre]

Go step by step

=> Replace your mobo with a nice G41 or G45 chipset mobo from Gigabyte or Asus

=> Buy a pair of DDR3 Ram sticks (4x2 is enough)

=> Buy a decent CPU cooler (cooler master txt 3 )

=> Overclock your CPU to at least 3.6 Ghz ( ALL PRESENT HIGH GRAPHICS GAMES REQUIRE A PROCESSOR AT LEAST 3GHZ)

=> then buy a Radeon HD 7770 Ghz edition from SAPPHIRE

Your upgrade budget will be as good as Rs 12000/-

Now your PC is ready to take on any game at midium and high setting

 

[mycutefairy]

HD 7770 or GTX 650 Ti

 

[vish7386728732]

Best answer selected by vish7386728732.

 

[vish7386728732]

The 7770 is a nice recommendation. Pretty damn cheap nowadays and surprisingly capable.

Certainly wouldn't want anything more powerful, no. Not until some upgrades are done.

thanks for the advice!!