Mark Anderson90 said:I need to swap out my graphics card because my Nvidia 7600 GT just died on me. (writing this from Safe Mode)
I'm looking at this one:
I'm wondering if it'll work with my motherboard:
Gigabyte - 945P-S3
Here are the rest of the specs:
1GB RAM
CPU: Intel Core Duo 6300
And I think the power supply is a Codegen 400W
Just a heads up, this is strictly a temporary fix (maybe for a year) since I plan on upgrading to a newer PC soon. I don't want to sink too much money into this build—it just doesn't make sense given the current hardware.
It'll work; you have a PCI Express slot. That specific card might be hard to find, so just grab something budget-friendly (like an HD 5450) if you aren't worried about performance.
stormycobra52 said:Hey there, I'm looking to pick up this graphics card I need a PCI Express card. My setup includes a 430W power supply and an ASRock FM2 FM2A75M motherboard. I'd probably buy it via credit card from Best Buy or Walmart, or just use cash at Micro Center—I have a one-time budget of around $500$200. I'd love to be able to run some games, even if it's just on low settings.
I'm thinking about getting a new graphics card, but I'm stuck on which one to choose.
Right now, I'm running a Sapphire HD 7770 OC 1GB DDR5 with a Corsair CX600 V2 power supply.
Would it be smarter to go with CrossFire on my current motherboard (P8Z68-V/Gen3), or should I just grab a single card like this one;
My budget is up to $667!
Since I'm based near Sound Blaster, I prefer shopping at Micro Center. I play at 1920x1080 resolution (using a 23'' Dell U2312HM LED monitor, 8ms, 300cd/m2, 2000000:1, IPS, D-SUB, DVI, DP, USB Hub, pivot, black)
It looks like the GTX 760 is actually more powerful than that CrossFire setup, though the CrossFire option would end up being cheaper.
If you can actually snag it for the price you mentioned earlier, go for it.
Since we don't know much about the power supply, just keep in mind that if you aren't planning on dropping a massive amount on a high-end gaming GPU, you won't need an upgrade—this setup is incredibly low on power draw.
That said, if you aren't really into gaming and don't need a powerhouse CPU, you could probably build a decent new PC for less, especially if you're just looking at basic stuff like web browsing, Office work, or streaming media. Just wanted to give you some perspective, though the deal above is still a solid value.
Just don't go buying anything blindly, unless you want to end up stuck with a glorified paperweight or an old Intel Core 2 Duo.
If what he's saying is true, the guy is probably just offloading it because it's "too weak" for modern gaming—when in reality, that graphics card is actually killer.
You can certainly do that if you have an available PCIe x16 slot. Just don't go thinking this is some high-end powerhouse; people tend to get hung up on the 2GB figure, but in reality, it’s nothing special.
Save that money for the case. You're better off getting the other 6009 model because it actually includes the fans.
Also, I just realized—don't bother grabbing two 2GB sticks. Using 2GB modules is pretty outdated; you're much better off going with a single 4GB stick. It's cheaper, and more importantly, it leaves two slots open on your motherboard for future upgrades. In my opinion, the dual channel performance isn't even worth the trade-off here.
Furthermore, for roughly the same price, you should grab this cooler instead: But honestly, if you just want things to run quiet, those Kepler spires or an LC Power 95 cooler will do the trick. That Zalman model is really intended for people serious about overclocking.
The VTX is definitely lower quality than the one mentioned above. If I were you, I’d go with a Sapphire card, even if it’s just the 1GB version. You could grab a CX500, but stay far away from Black Eagle—that power supply is absolute garbage. For that kind of money, a CX430 is exponentially better performance-wise.
Robert Johnson8 said:I'm just looking at some game requirements—I just want everything to run smoothly. This is a bit off-topic, but roughly how long until an HD 7850 becomes the bare minimum needed to launch the latest titles? ;D
Well, if we look at the 4850, it’s managed to stay relevant for gaming even after five years.
northernbison64 said:Basically, someone is using a junk power supply right now, so I was thinking about starting a different thread to ask for recommendations on a PSU that can handle my rig without any issues🙂 regarding newer games—is having 2 GB of VRAM actually necessary, or can you still game normally on 1 GB?? Thanks.
Be specific—it might work, but who knows. If you pick up a Corsair CX430, lc460gp3, or an AMD Radeon RX 450, those are solid choices (even though some weaker units would probably pull it off), but at a minimum, look at this:
Regarding the graphics card, there isn't a massive functional difference; they're essentially the same card in terms of raw power. Having more video memory is mostly helpful for higher resolutions (say, 1920x1200 or higher) and using various in-game filters. It’s a nice thing to have for future-proofing, but it's certainly not a dealbreaker.
northernbison64 said:I'm looking into upgrading my rig with a new GPU 😁 and I was wondering what the absolute strongest card is that my Ryzen 3 3200G can handle without breaking a sweat. Thanks
If you want my honest opinion, HD 7850 - Sapphire makes an incredible cooling solution for it, you usually get a game bundled with it, and the price is pretty solid at our local retailers.
(You could also grab the 2GB version if you prefer— click
Just let me know what kind of power supply you're running so we don't end up with some cheap junk—you might need to pull up the website and type out the model name from the label if you aren't sure which one you have.
In my opinion, what you're seeing in CPU-Z is perfectly fine. You just need to take that DRAM frequency value and double it—that brings you right to 2133 MHz.
Take a look at what CPU-Z is actually reporting. I honestly can't make heads or tails of what you were trying to tweak in the BIOS or why. You might have accidentally adjusted a setting that's throwing things off. Try resetting your BIOS to the factory defaults first, then check those readings again.
Ronald Young6 said:Look, I wrote down my specs. You mentioned I swapped the GPU and the motherboard, but the power supply is 230V and I already stated I have 3 GB of RAM. As for the case, I don't know—what exactly are you asking for? Is there a specific name you need?
That wasn't the motherboard; the GPU is actually an NVIDIA GeForce GT 210
Further down, you listed it as a 6000 Series (which also refers to the graphics card) To identify the power supply, you'll really need to pop the side panel open and check the actual model name printed on the unit itself. As for the case, most of them don't even have official names listed anywhere, but honestly, it doesn't matter much unless it's some high-end boutique brand.
Raymond Anderson4 said:Do integrated graphics still depend on whatever RAM we plug into the motherboard? In other words, will faster DDR3 clock speeds actually result in better GPU performance?
They certainly do. Generally speaking, the faster the better.
Raymond Anderson4 said:I have a question regarding the Socket AM4. If I'm reading this right, it doesn't support PCIe 3.0... Does that mean an HD7770 won't work on this board, or any GTX 650 for that matter?
It will work. The specific PCIe version doesn't matter because everything is backward compatible.
driftingfox11 said:So, I was over in downtown Chicago yesterday and picked up an XFX 550W power supply from Micro Center. I got everything hooked up and so far, everything is running smoothly. The only thing is, this XFX unit seems a tiny bit louder than my old Corsair one, but honestly, I don't really care—as long as it handles the build. Maybe that extra fan noise is just because of this insane heat wave we're having.😉
One little thing is still bugging me, though. While I was plugging the GPU into the PSU, I noticed that one of the pins (specifically the contact inside the pin) on one of those 6-pin connectors looks slightly recessed, like it didn't seat perfectly flush. The PC is working fine for now; I even pushed it a bit by playing Battlefield 3 and it handled it without any issues. Could that wonky pin cause problems down the road?
You shouldn't really be hearing that PSU, but maybe it's just because of this crazy heat...
As for the pin issue—I'm not quite sure what you mean, and I can't say for certain if it's normal. If everything is running fine, it's probably okay. But if there's actual damage and you start seeing issues, just RMA it...
rowdygull8 said:I forgot to mention that Adobe and Visa are also options since they have offices in Slavonia... wait, let me say, they have branches in the Midwest.
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It’s doable (especially with an EVGA card), but I suspect your CPU won't be able to keep up. You might actually see better performance by just grabbing that $1,100-$1,200 GPU instead, rather than dropping $2,200 on this setup.
EDIT—an Intel Core i3-2100 is basically on par with a Phenom II 945; absolutely no way.