Graphic Card needed

[sudcell]

Just a little update from my side..

Actually i can spend upto 250$ but was thinking of spending 150$ on the graphics and other 100 odd $ on a 2TB internal HDD
As of now i have a 1TB WD internal HDD and 1Tb x 2 External HDD's
But yes, i also want to increase my RAM (currently 4GB 2x2) to 6GB if that will result in a smoother gameplay..

if u guys say, i can go the graphics way and can let the HDD and RAM go..
That will make 250$ of budget for the Graphics card

 

[Darren]

Pics uploaded where?

Also, do you really need all that space?

 

[sudcell]

Pics uploaded where?

Also, do you really need all that space?

Please check post #17

would be nice if I have that much of space.
was planning to get another external hdd of 3tb but decided to go for internal coz external wasn't all that useful for me..

 

[sudcell]

Or should i forget upgrading my pc and go for a ps3?

 

[goranpaa]

Ok. it's a 450W psu then. But I suggest that you swap the powersupply anyway for future video card uppgrades. This is a good quality psu ( You should never go cheap on a powersupply ). And it's "modular" wich means you only have the cables connected to the powersupply - motherboard that you really need for the moment. This will reduce the cable clutter and improve the case airflow.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7564403&CatId=1483

And this card : http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8687104&CatId=7387

This card, will allow you to play most games on high to very high quality settings. And are easily overclockable to Radeon 270X speeds. You will be amazed by the image quality and the detail.

 

[sudcell]

Ok. it's a 450W psu then. But I suggest that you swap the powersupply anyway for future video card uppgrades.

Won't be needing any more upgrades after this coz i'll be flying off next year end

This is a good quality psu ( You should never go cheap on a powersupply ). And it's "modular" which means you only have the cables connected to the powersupply - motherboard that you really need for the moment. This will reduce the cable clutter and improve the case airflow.

Didn't get a word out of this

And this card : http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8687104&CatId=7387

This card, will allow you to play most games on high to very high quality settings. And are easily overclockable to Radeon 270X speeds. You will be amazed by the image quality and the detail.

Is this better than the perviously recommended Gtx 750ti??

 

[sudcell]

A friend of mine recommended Gtx 650 / gtx 650ti or gtx 560 if in range!!
Please comment!!

 

[goranpaa]

Won't be needing any more upgrades after this coz i'll be flying off next year end

Ok. but if you want the card I suggested? Then you will need at least a 500W psu. And that upgrade is pretty pointless with future proofing in mind. Then the 600W Corsair is the best choice for the price tag I think. And nothing will stop you from moving this power supply over to another case when the time comes either.


Ok. but if you want the card I suggested? Then you will need at least a 500W psu. And that upgrade is pretty pointless with future proofing in mind. Then the 600W Corsair is the best choice for the price tag I think.


A modular powersupply, will give you the opportunity to reduce this cable clutter inside the case some by just connecting the for the moment useful cables to the power supply and to the motherboard. And have the other cables resting in a drawer for the moment.

Didn't get a word out of this


I see. Well, there are ordinary and non modular powersupplies like the one I suspect your present psu are? Such a psu have all the cables fixated to it. Wich will have the result that you will have some cables that are not in use, and that occupies the inside of the case anyway and can act like an "air brake" for the air flow from front intake to back exhaust fans. With increased hardware and case temperatures as a result. And heat is one of the computer hardwares worst enemy together with dust. The lower you can keep the hardware temperatures? The longer they will last.


Is this better than the perviously recommended Gtx 750ti??

The Radeon card will beat the GTX 750 Ti pretty serverly yes.

EDIT. Check this out: http://www.hwcompare.com/17282/geforce-gtx-750-ti-vs-radeon-r9-270/

 

[sudcell]

The Radeon card will beat the GTX 750 Ti pretty serverly yes.

And it will work fine with my config. too?

And is this the same as u recommended?
http://www.amazon.com/XFX-Double-925MHz-Graphics-R9270ACDFC/dp/B00GN1Y43E/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1412246403&sr=1-1&keywords=XFX+radeon+R9+270
If this is the one then its costing me 220$ after customs and shipping

 

[sudcell]

ok. It's a 450w psu then. But i suggest that you swap the powersupply anyway for future video card uppgrades. This is a good quality psu ( you should never go cheap on a powersupply ). And it's "modular" wich means you only have the cables connected to the powersupply - motherboard that you really need for the moment. This will reduce the cable clutter and improve the case airflow.

what about this

 

[goranpaa]

And it will work fine with my config. too?

And is this the same as u recommended?
http://www.amazon.com/XFX-Double-925MHz-Graphics-R9270ACDFC/dp/B00GN1Y43E/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1412246403&sr=1-1&keywords=XFX+radeon+R9+270
If this is the one then its costing me 220$ after customs and shipping

Yes, that's the same card.

Yes, providing you swap your powersupply for at least a good 500W that is? This as a 500W, is the minimum recommended powersupply for the Radeon card.

But as said, getting a 500W just for beeing able to run the Radeon card is pretty pointless really. With the risk of beeing a nag bag, I still recommend that 600W Corsair.

 

[tylerjrb]

You can try searching system information on the PC. Or there will be a model number on the sticker on the side or rear of the machine.

The added ram will help but only if it maxes out while in use I.e play some games etc and monitor its usage on task manager. If it uses the full 2gb then it will benefit you increasing it to 4gb.

 

[sudcell]

Yes, that's the same card.

Yes, providing you swap your powersupply for at least a good 500W that is? This as a 500W, is the minimum recommended powersupply for the Radeon card.

But as said, getting a 500W just for beeing able to run the Radeon card is pretty pointless really. With the risk of beeing a nag bag, I still recommend that 600W Corsair.

So Don't you thinks i should let this card go coz
1. Its costlier than what i planned to spend on GRPAHICS
2. It will make me buy a new power supply, thus costing me even more!

Can u please suggest some card that will work well with my current powersupply?

 

[sudcell]

You can try searching system information on the PC. Or there will be a model number on the sticker on the side or rear of the machine.

The added ram will help but only if it maxes out while in use I.e play some games etc and monitor its usage on task manager. If it uses the full 2gb then it will benefit you increasing it to 4gb.

??
For what do u need the model no.?

Current ram is 4gb (2gb x 2)

 

[ninjabubbles3]

Not many graphics cards will work too well with your power supply. My dad had the same problem. Graphics cards give you the biggest performance boost, you should give about one third of your entire computer budget to your graphics card. Again, what games do you play? If that graphics card is too much for you, go with this maybe

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150695
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027

That brings you to about 200$. But the 270 would really be a good investment.

 

[sudcell]

Not many graphics cards will work too well with your power supply. My dad had the same problem. Graphics cards give you the biggest performance boost, you should give about one third of your entire computer budget to your graphics card. Again, what games do you play? If that graphics card is too much for you, go with this maybe

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150695
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027

That brings you to about 200$. But the 270 would really be a good investment.

I am not that much into gaming
I play every kind of game

like gta sa, gta 4, nfs the run, Cod etc
but yea, it would be great if I can play saints row 3 on my pc!

 

[ninjabubbles3]

With the 270, and 260x, you will still be able to play both, but with lower resolution and graphics on the 260x, but not much

 

[sudcell]

With the 270, and 260x, you will still be able to play both, but with lower resolution and graphics on the 260x, but not much

Which one is the part of BOTH here?
What's the fun in getting a new card if I won't be able to play games that I want to?

 

[ninjabubbles3]

Sorry, you will be able to play all your games on both GPUs, but higher settings on the 270

 

[sudcell]

Sorry, you will be able to play all your games on both GPUs, but higher settings on the 270

alright
Thought if only 2 games, then what's the fun

I have a 22" LED Monitor.
Will i be able to play any of those with ultra settings?


And how much is the performance difference between my current 1GB 8400GS and the 2GB 270?

Also, mine is DDR3 and i think the 270 is DDR5
It will work for sure, right??