EDIT/UPDATE: So, seeing as no one else has given their advice, and as requested, this topic is considered solved. Thank you to Hellfire, madmatt, and jeffredo to responding and giving their advice.
Hello everyone. It's been awhile since I've last posted anything on these forums, but I have some questions I want to ask about video cards - not for a necessary replacement, but as a desire to upgrade/add to my computer.
So, I'm wanting to buy a new video card to improve the overall quality of my games and expand what I'd be able to play in general. My CPU will need a replacement eventually, sure, but it's not as bad as my current/main form of graphics. However, money is... somewhat of an issue (saving helps, sure, but even then, I still have limits on how much I'd want to spend and have available).
So I'll go ahead and say this - my motherboard is a Gigabyte 990FXA-UD3 R5, CPU is an AMD FX 4130 (which lacks integrated graphics), and acting in place of the integrated graphics, a Radeon R7 250.
Now on to the questions...
First up, what would be a good price range for a good video card? Before anyone says the Titan - I don't have the cash to drop for one of those, or anything even remotely close to its price. The budget I'm thinking is $200 to $300 at most for now. Would there be a good (not perfect, obviously) card for that much regarding the listed components above?
Second, as a follow-up - what cards would you recommend around that range that would greatly improve the quality of games such as Skyrim, GTA V (which looks like garbage for me with what I have now), Heroes of the Storm, and maybe even add to the list of playable games things such as Fallout 4? If any for the latter, of course.
Third , would there be any issues using the Radeon R7 250 as well as the additional video card? Or would it be alright to have both in use? I'm guessing it would be beneficial to keep the original one in still since I can support multiple cards, but if there's anything I should know, feel free to mention it.*smiles*
Last question is a bit different. So, my brother recommended a card to me - the Radeon RX 460. It seems decent, but I want something a bit... stronger. I was looking at the RX 470 and 480 on my own - I heard both are good as well, but with the 470, there is an issue with the fans being less than silent when gaming. Then there have been some reviews of each that are a bit mixed online. How are these cards, in your opinions?
If needed, I think I can show you guys the various builds I have bookmarked from UserBenchmark - one with my current set, then one of each for the three RX cards (although they replace the R7 250 according to the build).
Hello everyone. It's been awhile since I've last posted anything on these forums, but I have some questions I want to ask about video cards - not for a necessary replacement, but as a desire to upgrade/add to my computer.
So, I'm wanting to buy a new video card to improve the overall quality of my games and expand what I'd be able to play in general. My CPU will need a replacement eventually, sure, but it's not as bad as my current/main form of graphics. However, money is... somewhat of an issue (saving helps, sure, but even then, I still have limits on how much I'd want to spend and have available).
So I'll go ahead and say this - my motherboard is a Gigabyte 990FXA-UD3 R5, CPU is an AMD FX 4130 (which lacks integrated graphics), and acting in place of the integrated graphics, a Radeon R7 250.
Now on to the questions...
First up, what would be a good price range for a good video card? Before anyone says the Titan - I don't have the cash to drop for one of those, or anything even remotely close to its price. The budget I'm thinking is $200 to $300 at most for now. Would there be a good (not perfect, obviously) card for that much regarding the listed components above?
Second, as a follow-up - what cards would you recommend around that range that would greatly improve the quality of games such as Skyrim, GTA V (which looks like garbage for me with what I have now), Heroes of the Storm, and maybe even add to the list of playable games things such as Fallout 4? If any for the latter, of course.
Third , would there be any issues using the Radeon R7 250 as well as the additional video card? Or would it be alright to have both in use? I'm guessing it would be beneficial to keep the original one in still since I can support multiple cards, but if there's anything I should know, feel free to mention it.*smiles*
Last question is a bit different. So, my brother recommended a card to me - the Radeon RX 460. It seems decent, but I want something a bit... stronger. I was looking at the RX 470 and 480 on my own - I heard both are good as well, but with the 470, there is an issue with the fans being less than silent when gaming. Then there have been some reviews of each that are a bit mixed online. How are these cards, in your opinions?
If needed, I think I can show you guys the various builds I have bookmarked from UserBenchmark - one with my current set, then one of each for the three RX cards (although they replace the R7 250 according to the build).