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What graphics card would you recommend for my PC. Specs included.

  • 20-01-2015 2:38pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 244 ✭✭


    Hi I'm looking to put a decent graphics card in. And by decent I dont mean mind blowing. I'm not interested in having the best graphics known to man. I would like to be able to run a game such as Sleeping Dogs or GTA 5 comfortably. It doesnt need to be running on the highest settings or anything. I dont want to spend more than €150 really.

    What would be a good buy? Also do I need a new power supply?

    Processor Brand AMD
    Processor Speed 3.4 GHz
    Processor Count 4
    RAM Size 12 GB
    Computer Memory Type DDR3 SDRAM
    Hard Drive Size 2 TB
    Graphics Chipset Brand AMD
    Graphics Card Description Radeon HD7660D
    Wattage 250 watts
    Operating System Win 8.1

    Thanks in advance.


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 244 ✭✭MTBD


    I saw the Gigabyte NVIDIA GTX 750Ti 2GB PCI-E Graphics Card recommended from amazon recommended in another thread:

    Is that a good card or is better available for the price?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,767 ✭✭✭SterlingArcher


    MTBD wrote: »
    I saw the Gigabyte NVIDIA GTX 750Ti 2GB PCI-E Graphics Card recommended from amazon recommended in another thread:

    Is that a good card or is better available for the price?

    You need to make sure the PSU has the required connection s.


    And case can fit the card.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 244 ✭✭MTBD


    You need to make sure the PSU has the required connection s.


    And case can fit the card.

    It is a full size case and it has space for dual graphics cards. PCI_E1 is available.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    Majority of 750Ti's don't need a 6-pin connector, so just double check whatever model you get doesn't need one.

    Good choice for that setup, guessing from the integrated graphics that it's an Amd A10 Quad Core, so a 750Ti is a good match for that.

    Anything stronger would need a new power supply. It's a great card for the money.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 244 ✭✭MTBD


    I believe that one does need a 6 pin plug. Most of the cards seem to require at least 400w power supply so I think I will need to upgrade anyway. Does the 6 pin plug from the Graphics card slot into the power supply?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,767 ✭✭✭SterlingArcher


    MTBD wrote: »
    I believe that one does need a 6 pin plug. Most of the cards seem to require at least 400w power supply so I think I will need to upgrade anyway. Does the 6 pin plug from the Graphics card slot into the power supply?


    No the six pin is on the power supply and commect s to the GPU . chances are the PSU you have does not have a PCI connection.

    Off top of my head MSI one does not require the connection.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,306 ✭✭✭N64


    +1 on the GTX 750ti. Used the gigabyte model in a friends computer and I am really impressed with the performance. It only uses one 6 pin connector, so it should work fine. Just about €145 delivered on amazon UK.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    Just get one of the models that doesn't need the 6 pin. The tdp of the 750ti is only 60w so there's no real need for a 6-pin unless you planned serious overclocking. I've used several different 750ti's and none so far have required a six pin.


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