Advice on buying a GPU

[Nukero]

Hi,

I want to get a GPU for my computer and I want some suggestions on what should I get based on my PC specs. My budget is about $100 - $200 and I want to get an Nvidia GPU. Thank you all in advance!

PC specs:

PSU: Thermaltake TR2 TR-600 600W
CPU: Intel Core i5-2500 Sandy Bridge Quad-Core 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W
Motherboard: ASUS P8H67-M PRO/CSM (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 [It has PCIe 2.0]

 

[elbert]

I suggest either the 1050ti or the rx470. The 470 is a good deal faster but higher priced. The 1060 is a bit faster than the 470 but really pushs the budget.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($144.99 @ B&H)
Total: $144.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-03 17:23 EDT-0400

or

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 470 4GB Video Card ($174.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $174.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-03 17:23 EDT-0400

or

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Windforce OC Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $189.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-03 17:35 EDT-0400

 

[Chugalug_]

Go with the 3GB Windforce 1060 listed above, the best performance you can get for the money.

 

[killerchickens]

Go with the 3GB Windforce 1060 listed above, the best performance you can get for the money.

No the rx 480 4gb is better.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814137032

 

[Chugalug_]

Wow good find, that's actually a great deal on an RX 480 4GB! 😱
Get that OP.

 

[jeffredo]

Yeah, that's a good sale on the MSI RX 480 4GB.

 

[Nukero]

Thanks for all your opinions!

But those cards are just really pushing my budget hahaha

What do you think about this one?

MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814137054

 

[elbert]

It to high priced. The 470 is amore powerful card which that card is cuting to close. I suggest the 1050ti I Posted up top for $145.

 

[killerchickens]

rx 470 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814137050
1050 ti http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814137056

 

[Chugalug_]

Go for the 470.

 

[elbert]

Killer chicken has a good priced 1050ti also. If your got $185 I suggest the 1060 I posted up top. It's the fastest card under $200.

 

[frank_hnd]

the 1050Ti is a waste of money, you can just get the RX470 or better off with a second-hand GTX960.

 

[Chugalug_]

How is that?
A 1050ti is about 10% faster than a 960, and is cheaper than an RX 470.
The RX 470 still beats it in terms of performance though.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Thermaltake TR2 TR-600 600W , watch out running this TR2 , poor quality.

 

[Chugalug_]

Agreed, still running at extremely low voltage; below 300 most of the time, so it shouldn't be an issue.

 

[elbert]

How is that?
A 1050ti is about 10% faster than a 960, and is cheaper than an RX 470.
The RX 470 still beats it in terms of performance though.

Agreed plus the 1050ti has less power draw.