Posts by Sandra Garcia5

Drew Mendoza3 said:.......man............my uncle just bought me an NVIDIA GTX 580................lol.......what am I even supposed to do with that...............
here is what I was thinking of buying with it....

ASROCK B85 Extreme3, Intel B85/SB850, DDR3, audio, S-ATA, RAID, G-LAN, SLI, PCI-E, USB 3.0, ATX, LGA 1156

Processor LGA 1156 Intel Core i7-2600K (2.8GHz, 9MB, 125W) box

Power Supply 700W Xilence Gaming Edition, ATX 2.2, active PFC, 1×PCIe, 4×SATA, 20+4-pin, 135mm fan

HDD Desktop Western Digital Blue (3.5", 2TB, 64MB, Serial ATA III-600), ST2000DL003

SSD disk ADATA 64GB, S599, 2.5" SATA (for macOS)

Case Thermaltake Element G

Corsair 8GB, 2x4GB, DDR3, 1600MHz 8GB 2x240 Dimm, Unbuffered, 9-9-9-24, CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9

...........................xD...............I'm gonna have the best PC....hahah

half the money comes from my uncle and the other half from my parents.....😁

Motherboard 👍
CPU 👎
PSU 🤷
SSD 🤷
RAM 👍
Case 👍

Basically, if you go the Intel route, you don't need 6 cores for gaming...you don't really need an SSD either...better to get a Seasonic or a high-end Corsair power supply.

I would pair that GPU with a new Sandy Bridge i5-2500K processor and its matching overclocking motherboard....skip the SSD and put that cash toward an Intel combo with a beefy CPU cooler for heavy overclocking.

Exactly how much cash all that stuff costs? Off the top of my head, you could probably grab the Intel configuration I mentioned for that same amount.

If we all had an uncle like that 😁

Seasonic 380W....your link is broken...check the sticky thread above for graphics card discussions.

Drew Mendoza3 said:I told him to just grab me a Radeon HD 5770 or a 5870, but now he's saying he'll only shell out $300-$400 for a GPU... damn, looks like I'm replacing everything else too... xD
I'll need a new motherboard since I have to get an AM3+ socket CPU and DDR3 RAM... man... xD

Comparing a 5770 to a 5870 is like comparing apples to oranges; there's a massive gap between them.

AM3+ isn't even hitting shelves yet; those processors won't be out for about three months.

If you want the sweet spot for your current setup—and assuming your power supply can actually handle it—go with the hd5770 you mentioned. I'm running one with an Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 right now, and trust me, it's perfect for that CPU. It’s efficient, handles newer games decently, and for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, it's absolute gold. You don't need anything more than that.

It really depends on what you play. If you're looking ahead to future titles, you're definitely going to need a newer processor eventually.

If Uncle is actually being that generous, 😁 just let him buy whatever you want; I wouldn't argue or overthink it. For $400, you could even snag that beastly Asus GTX 570... though you might need to install a dedicated power substation for that one. Just kidding.

Bottom line: the hd5770, GTX 460, or an hd6850 would be great for this build. Anything else will just be overkill.

Drew Mendoza3 said:I could just pick up a new PSU... I was actually just looking at this one... 700 W EVGA Gaming Edition, ATX 2.2, active PFC, 1×PCIe, 4×SATA, 20+4-pin, 135mm fan $193

Don't get distracted by raw numbers or high wattage counts. Get a legitimate brand that’s proven to be reliable and stable, like Seasonic or Corsair—just stay away from their CX series.

In my opinion, the best move would be a Seasonic 430, or maybe even a 520 if you're planning on upgrading your build later on.

Drew Mendoza3 said:So for example... could I get an ATI Radeon HD 5870? (The GeForce GTX 460 is a really good card)

Sure you can, but that card is way too powerful for that processor. You wouldn't even be able to utilize its potential properly. Plus, it pulls way more power, and if you're running some off-brand power supply over there, the whole thing might just blow up by 3 PM.

At full load, it draws about 350 W. Just so you know, a newer HD 6870 uses about 100 W less... though it is slightly weaker.

You have to watch out for that; wattage isn't everything.

If you actually have $350 to spend, invest it in multiple things right now—meaning both the GPU and a decent power supply if yours is a low-end brand.

EDIT: If we're talking about Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, you're throwing money away. An 8800GT will hit 250 local FPS in that game, assuming we're talking about Multiplayer and a solid config.

The processor isn't exactly your strongest link here; you'd be better off pairing it with a decent modern GPU rather than trying to push it too hard.

The absolute ceiling for that rig would be something like a GeForce GTX 460 or an HD 6850. I wouldn't touch anything higher than that, especially since I have no idea what kind of power supply you're running.

You're looking at overpriced examples. Check Google Shopping instead to find better deals on the same cards.

NVIDIA GTX 460/560
EVGA ATI Radeon HD6850/HD6870/6950

Just grab whichever one fits your budget better. You can't go wrong with any of them.

You said up to $667 so we blew through every single cent....that one from the link is way overpriced, you can find the exact same ones on $400.
And look, the GTX 5** series just dropped, so if you're dead set on NVIDIA, just grab an NVIDIA GTX 560...you can find them on $567 too.

Also, get the 2GB HD6950 because you can flash that version into an HD6970, which makes it a solid pick

Jacob Wilson76 said:Look, I could drop 6000 if I wanted to, but I just don't want to. Do you get what I'm saying? I'd rather save that $133 if it actually makes things
.

Just grab this and let us know how it feels in hand and how the cooling performs😛

Seriously though, the GTX 570 is a beast if you're ready to pull the trigger. If anyone else wants to cash out, you can snag one at Rolling Stone from a top-tier manufacturer for $823.

With that kind of money, you could honestly pick up two HD 6850s and run them in Crossfire—your motherboard supports it—which would actually outperform the GTX 570... see how this whole thing turns into a pointless debate?

Let's be real: a single HD 6870 for $467 is going to be phenomenal, period.😁

Jacob Wilson76 said:So we're looking at a GTX 570 then...? =)

🤣

Just make up your mind about the cash. A GTX 570 is roughly $800

Honestly, I'm starting to think you're just messing with us.

Jacob Wilson76 said:I have one more question... how much does it actually matter, or if it even matters at all, for the graphics card... for example, if I put a GeForce on an AMD chipset or vice versa... basically, is there such a thing as a GeForce chipset?

All that matters is that the motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot. Plug in whatever you want.

Jacob Wilson76 said:Yeah, I hear those Twin Frozr coolers are top-tier.

They are, but they aren't a requirement. Just decide how much cash you're actually willing to drop and you'll have plenty of options that aren't total garbage. There are so many GPUs on the market right now that you could get lost reading reviews and obsessing over tiny FPS differences. If you're cheap, you'll spend hours analyzing data. If you just want to get things done, pick whichever one from the list Bryan Evans77 and I gave you looks best regarding price and just play Assassin's Creed at home.

Jacob Wilson76 said:http://217.14.221.177/StartEU.ashx?_...THxxHkGY2Vh5XB
I'll probably just grab this one and be done with it...

Don't. That card falls into the territory of the NVIDIA GTX 570, which will crush it. I've even seen the NVIDIA GTX 570 priced lower than that at a local Best Buy.

Jacob Wilson76 said:I'm currently running a GeForce 8600GT and trying to play Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, but this junk piece of hardware can barely hit three-quarters of the max settings =) I actually want to enjoy the game, but this card is already five years old... I'm going to need something more powerful soon, so I think it's finally time for an upgrade...

You've heard it all. 👍

Timothy Thompson8 said:I'll take a look tomorrow and copy everything down. My PC is running all day and I don't want to mess with it, but why exactly is the gt 240 bad? It looks like I'm going to need a lot of help buying stuff here, since there seem to be a ton of tricks to know. Also, does anyone here buy online? How does delivery work—do they ship on time or do you have to wait forever? BECAUSE I'm from a small town outside of Chicago and the selection for components down here is weak, so I want to know which companies are reliable for ordering

One more thing 😛for example with my card: I can play ASSASSIN CRED 2 and 3 just fine on medium settings, and Dead Space 2 on max, yet some sites say my card can't run certain games at all. THAT MAKES NO SENSE TO ME AT ALL.🤷

Just read a review of that gt240 and you'll see the card is basically bottom-of-the-barrel.

Why would you waste money on it $207 when I already showed you the HD5750 for slightly more, and it performs better in games.

Check out how it looks in CoD6 here: http://www.guru3d.com/article/msi-ge...-review-test/9

If you order online, you just place the order, then the shop replies confirming if they have it in stock. They give you a bank account number to pay via, including the shipping fee, and then it shows up at your door. Simple as that.

Timothy Thompson8 said:Does anyone know how to sell stuff on Craigslist? I'm looking to move some things, but if nobody knows the drill, then forget it.🤷I honestly have no clue how to figure out this power supply situation. I checked the CPU settings and under core voltage it says 1.265, but the number just keeps jumping up and down constantly. Is that normal? I don't know, I'm not exactly a hardware expert.

Open up the case, read the label on the power supply, and transcribe everything you see.

What's the deal with the HD5750? $227 That’s the bare minimum you can grab if you want to handle some decent gaming without blowing your entire budget. If you're looking to save a few extra bucks, an HD5670 is basically the floor. Anything less and you're just wasting your money.
Neither of those graphics cards draws that much power, so I'm confident your PSU can handle either one. It really comes down to what you want to spend. But honestly, for that processor, you should probably cap it at something like an HD5750 or an HD5770 if you want a newer card with DX11 support. Anything higher than that is just overkill; the GPU will completely outclass your CPU, so there's zero point in dropping hundreds of dollars on a better card.
Also, if you're sitting on 2 GB of RAM, just add another 2 GB. It’s a necessity, especially if you're running Windows 7.

I'm heading to bed now. Either someone else stays up to reply, or I'll just check back tomorrow to see what you've got to say.

Hey.

By the way. www.procurement.gov Look, just type in HD5750 or HD5670—or whatever GPU you're eyeing—into a search engine and check the prices. Do some actual research to see where they’re available and what they’re going for. For your resolution, 512 MB on the card is plenty, so make sure you mention that in the description.

Look, buying used obviously comes with risks. But if you verify the receipt, check the purchase date, confirm the remaining warranty, and make sure the card actually works? It’s worth considering. Something like an HD4870 or 4850 wouldn't be a bad move.

Either way, you're going to feel a difference moving to any of those cards listed above—unless you're looking at the Sapphire HD 5670, but then again, you did mention you actually want to game. 🙂

Timothy Thompson8 said:So, I'm planning on ordering an "Asus Nvidia gt 240, 512MB"
since I mainly need it for gaming, and my current GeForce "8500" is way too weak for any modern titles. Whatever.
What I want to know is if this gt 240 will run properly with my "Intel Core duo E4500 2,20" processor. Also, my native resolution is 1680x1050, but if the card can't handle games at that setting, I'll just lower it. Do I need to do anything else besides plugging the new card into the slot?
I'm thinking about getting it from Best Buy $206—does anyone know if they're reliable for online orders? I've never bought anything online before. Is the price decent, or can someone recommend a site that's 100% legit?

Anyway, this PC is strictly for gaming—I'm a hardcore gamer—so since my current card is trash, I'm upgrading. I have no idea what my power supply is right now, though. No clue how to check.

Any advice is welcome.

Bad choice... stay away from that if you actually want to game.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/graphics-card-listing

For the same amount of money you'd spend on a gt240, check out these options. Just make sure to verify the warranty first.

http://www.craigslist.com/graphics-card-listing

A much better pick. It's newer, runs cooler, uses less power, and you can see the warranty info.

If you absolutely have to go with something brand new, look at the hd5750... http://www.newegg.com/hd5750-listing it's new in the box.

By the way, what kind of power supply are you running?

THIS or THAT

If you're looking at the budget options, the HD575 is your best bet—you can snag the 1GB model for under $8.

EDIT: what kind of timing is this?

Monitor and resolution?

For 1920*1080, maybe an HD 6850 1GB

And for anything below that, a GTX 460 with 768MB

Though honestly, even a GTX 460 is overkill for that CPU. An Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 would be more balanced, but there isn't much of a price gap compared to the performance jump, so I’d personally go with the GTX 460. 🙂

THIS

The AMD Radeon HD 5670 is listed in the specs for $170, but it only has 512 MB. It really depends on what resolution you're running on your monitor; if you aren't pushing Full HD, then 512 MB should be fine.

Otherwise, go with that Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 mentioned by crimsonstag84 above.

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