It’ll work if you have a PCI-e slot, but if you're still stuck with an AGP interface, you're out of luck.
However, if we're talking about anything priced above $33—honestly, it isn't worth the money. If you're hunting through the used market for a bargain, try to find at least an NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 (keep in mind the DDR5 models are noticeably faster than the DDR3 ones), or maybe something from NVIDIA like a GT 440, 630, or 640. I'm suggesting those specifically because I'm assuming your power supply isn't anything to write home about either.
It’ll work as long as you have an available PCI-e slot. It would be much more helpful if you could just tell me the specific model of your power supply and which processor you're running.
Look, finding one isn't an issue—you can find options up to $1,000 At the very least, you could grab a Radeon HD equivalent or even the 2GB version of the same card
Or if you want more kick, go for the Radeon HD equivalent Ti with 2GB of VRAM
If you really want to step it up, look at the Radeon HD equivalent Ti Boost
Having 2GB would definitely be useful if you plan on running multiple monitors or working with higher resolutions beyond standard 1080p.
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX equivalent is a solid buy for gaming, but if you're actually serious about video editing, stick to one of those better options mentioned above.
Stick with NVIDIA if you're planning on doing any photo or video editing. Which Ryzen 7 are you running? Or are you still in the middle of putting a build together? If you're just starting out, why not start a new thread with your budget in mind? That way, we can throw some solid recommendations your way.
Mark Walker97 said:Minimum $833??? Not really, unless you're strictly using it for gaming and pushing everything to ultra settings. For $1,300—$500 you can pick up a very capable graphics card today that handles serious workloads like video and photo editing, plus a whole bunch of other tasks. On top of that, when it's time to unwind, it'll run plenty of modern titles on high settings. Then, after two or three years, you can always look into an upgrade.
There’s really nothing controversial about it. It was the exact same situation with the NVIDIA 7 series; for the user, the key factor is simply seeing a "new" GPU drop into a lower price bracket—much like how the Radeon R9 280X functioned. This 290X will be the first one to actually introduce something genuinely fresh regarding the chip architecture itself.
The reviews out there are a bit all over the place. Some claim the Radeon R9 270X is right up there with the GeForce GTX 760 and the HD 7950—essentially performing at the same level—while others show it falling noticeably short in the exact same titles. 🤷 At the end of the day, we're looking at a rebranded 7870; everything we've seen so far is just a repackaged version with a slight overclock.
So, if the 270X is effectively a Tahiti-based 7870, then the Radeon R9 280X is an absolute steal for the price. That’s the best news I've heard all day!
Game development isn't actually moving as fast as you might think, mostly because hardware-limited consoles act as a bottleneck since about 99% of titles are developed primarily for them. It’s all about the bottom line—for most multiplatform releases, over 90% of the sales happen on consoles. When it comes to the PC port, no matter how much effort they put in (and let's face it, PC versions are always more demanding, but they also look better and hit higher FPS), they're still tethered to those console specs. We're currently in a generational shift, so expect requirements to skyrocket for a year or two, followed by a long period of stagnation, just like we saw on PC between Crysis and Battlefield 3 back in the day. Looking at history, the PS2 era lasted six years and the PS3 lasted seven.
Andrew Fox74 said:I was checking out this online store and noticed they have a huge selection at really low wholesale prices according to some comparison sites, but I haven't actually used them before... has anyone here ordered from them yet?
From what I've gathered, they're pretty reliable. It's just a newer shop.
Brandon Carter17 said:I'm really not a fan of the fact that the Envy only has a 192-bit bus. I've decided to pull the trigger on the XFX Radeon HD 7850 2GB instead. We'll see how it handles my games next week. 🙂
Thanks for all the input!
Personally, I'd lean toward Sapphire—their heatsinks are just superior.
You shouldn't run into any issues; the drivers are solid enough. If you're leaning towards NVIDIA, I'd suggest looking at a GTX 650 Ti Boost, or maybe a GTX 660 if you really want to step it up.
It’s honestly not worth upgrading your Phenom right now; just grab an AMD Radeon HD 7850 and call it a day. It's a solid GPU that handles 1080p with ease, let alone lower resolutions.
When a demanding new game drops, would it be better to have an XFX Radeon HD 7870 instead of an AMD Radeon HD 7850? Thinking about tomorrow, right?
You don't need to swap out your PSU. That's actually great because the Seasonic internals in that CX400 are solid, unlike those modern CX430 units and the like...
It isn't worth upgrading beyond the HD7850 for you, since you won't see consistent utilization from the card in newer titles anyway.click
Offtopic:
Watch Dogs system requirements
A Quad-core is the bare minimum, and a 64-bit OS is mandatory. Of course they're just hyping up the i7 for the "recommended" specs.
This is exactly what I've been preaching: games are becoming increasingly CPU-heavy. Configurations that aren't bottlenecks today might very well become them in the future (just like we've seen happen before). Those who picked up the AMD FX-8320 for gaming might actually see a quick return on their investment; that CPU seems like a smart buy, especially given the price point.
So, if you're building a new PC and facing a choice between prioritizing the CPU or a beastly GPU, don't skimp on the processor. It's much easier to swap out a GPU later on, whereas changing the entire platform is a much bigger task.
I was actually pleasantly surprised by the price of the AMD Radeon R9 280X Best Buy—I was fully expecting to shell out $2,500 or even more Everything else is pretty much what you'd expect. Buying an XFX Radeon HD 7870 just doesn't make sense anymore when compared to the 270x, and honestly, neither does the 7950 (even if I gathered it's slightly better) given the price gap
The GTX 750Ti could be a really interesting option; it should be a notch stronger than the GTX 660, especially if it ends up being priced like a budget upgrade $367 which is essentially its successor in the market