I stand correct, I have a PIC-E 1.0 16x slot. Did some reading, PCI-E 3.0 are backwards compatible but I'll run into a small bottleneck (4.0 gbps vs 4.8 gbps).
GTX 650 2GB for $110, going with that.
for gaming the gtx 650 is good but for me i would add $40 to that and get the TI version as it is double the CUDA cores of the standard GTX 650.
p.s just giving a little info on cuda cores, its just alows the GPU of the card to be used for general purpose tasks instead of relying on cpu like video encoding ect (mainly graphical things like video editing).
But the main reason i say a TI is because it has a much higher benchmark rating the 650 is scoring at 1800 and the 650 Ti scores about 2700
GTX 650
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/gpu.p ... 50&id=2155
GTX 650 TI
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/gpu.p ... Ti&id=2177
also dose it have to be nivida i am hearing great things about the Radeon HD 7850, when over clocked it can match the gtx 570
Statistics: Posted by killa kiaba — November 27th, 2012, 5:23 pm
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GTX 650 2GB for $110, going with that.
Statistics: Posted by Burks — November 27th, 2012, 11:26 am
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Might need to forever stick to an older GPU
Statistics: Posted by WeirdBoy — November 26th, 2012, 7:32 pm
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The card I posted is an nVidia card.
bartoron I know, just making the statement.
Pupsin wrote:
For nVidia cards tommorow, you'll find 500 series cards on blowout because the 600 series was just released. A 550 Ti, 560 SE or 560 Ti will suit your needs.
I put a 560 in the build I made over the summer and overclocked it slightly and run Skyrim maxed at ~50 FPS and AC3 around 45 FPS. YMMV though.
I'll keep an eye out on the 560 Ti then. Skyrim maxed is fairly impressive. I know my CPU holds me back, but at least I can use my video card NOW instead of later. Might even pick up a DIY bundle for cheap too, as long as it's an i5.
Statistics: Posted by Burks — November 25th, 2012, 10:22 pm
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I'm keeping a close eye on Cyber Monday sales. Really want to stick with nVidia, as quality control seems better. Have a hard time paying less for a card that supposedly scores better (ATI vs nVidia), when the cards don't last long.
For nVidia cards tommorow, you'll find 500 series cards on blowout because the 600 series was just released. A 550 Ti, 560 SE or 560 Ti will suit your needs.
I put a 560 in the build I made over the summer and overclocked it slightly and run Skyrim maxed at ~50 FPS and AC3 around 45 FPS. YMMV though.
Statistics: Posted by Pupsin — November 25th, 2012, 10:01 pm
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bartoron Statistics: Posted by bartoron — November 25th, 2012, 8:46 pm
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I have it. It's awesome.
bartoron Statistics: Posted by bartoron — November 25th, 2012, 5:28 pm
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Ill probably just buy the EVGA since its cheaper and I don't overclock. Huge jump from my 9800gt. PSU is 650w so I'm good there
Statistics: Posted by Burks — November 24th, 2012, 1:44 pm
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Statistics: Posted by Animal — November 24th, 2012, 5:09 am
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I can at least use whatever card I buy in my build while I save for the best card out there.
Statistics: Posted by Burks — November 23rd, 2012, 1:13 pm
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Only wanting to spend $125 or so. nVidia, Radeon, whatever. I'm partial to nVidia as I've had less problems with them over the years (I went through FOUR ATI cards within a year....).
Any ideas? Radeon 7770 looks good, and better than the GTX 550 Ti.
I mainly game, no graphics design or crap like that.
Statistics: Posted by Burks — November 23rd, 2012, 10:24 am
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