Best gpu for this CPU?

[maghd893]

hi guys i want to buy a new GPU from ebay because i have an integrated one and not dedicated for gaming
my cpu is pretty old but still manages to pull constant 40 FPS at very low settings in League of Legends and thats the only game I am playing.

So I believe if i buy a new GPU thats not integrated I will get FPS boost.. I am looking for something that wont bottleneck my CPU and I will have 60+ FPS. (Keep in mind I play on Low settings)

CPU: AMD Athlon 64 x2 4400+

Which graphics card will work fine with this CPU and increase my FPS?

 

[RememberThe5th]

First whats your PSU? Is used an option and where do you live and whats your budget (keep in mind that your CPU is over decade old) and which motherboard do you have?

 

[Barty1884]

Absolute most I'd look to pair with it would be something like a GT710, GT730 at absolute most.

Likely to be a bit of a bottleneck with anything remotely modern you buy.

Realistically, for anything "good", you'll likely be looking at a minimum of about $30, potentially in the $40-$50 range for anything pretty "good" (relatively speaking).

The problem with cards in that pricepoint on eBay, is they're coming from China so you have a couple of potential "problems".
1. Delivery time is usually in weeks/months.
2. There's an increased risk of fake cards (reflashed BIOS on older cards to make it appear as another offering).


Given the prices of 710s and 730s from sellers outside of China (like $75) It might be worth considering something like a GT1030 (assuming your motherboard will support it) and just forgetting about the bottleneck. You'd get warranty support etc, can buy it from legit retailers and should last you through any budget-orientated upgrades you want to do for a couple of years.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Q4648d/asus-geforce-gt-1030-2gb-video-card-gt1030-2g-csm

$70-75 range*.

*It's not going to net you $25-$40 'more' in performance though.

 

[maghd893]

First whats your PSU? Is used an option and where do you live and whats your budget (keep in mind that your CPU is over decade old) and which motherboard do you have?

I honestly have no idea whats my power supply. But this is my computer model: A780L M2L+ Maybe you can tell me?? I live in Eastern Europe. My budget is around $50-100
Yes used is an option too as long as doesn't burn out in 1 month. I went to dxdiag and it says system manufacturer: BIOSTAR group.. and in Display something like AMD 760g.. Sorry I don't understand this stuff I hope I gave you enough information to help me out and help me decide what kind of GPU fits my needs best.

 

[maghd893]

Absolute most I'd look to pair with it would be something like a GT710, GT730 at absolute most.

Likely to be a bit of a bottleneck with anything remotely modern you buy.

Realistically, for anything "good", you'll likely be looking at a minimum of about $30, potentially in the $40-$50 range for anything pretty "good" (relatively speaking).

The problem with cards in that pricepoint on eBay, is they're coming from China so you have a couple of potential "problems".
1. Delivery time is usually in weeks/months.
2. There's an increased risk of fake cards (reflashed BIOS on older cards to make it appear as another offering).


Given the prices of 710s and 730s from sellers outside of China (like $75) It might be worth considering something like a GT1030 (assuming your motherboard will support it) and just forgetting about the bottleneck. You'd get warranty support etc, can buy it from legit retailers and should last you through any budget-orientated upgrades you want to do for a couple of years.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Q4648d/asus-geforce-gt-1030-2gb-video-card-gt1030-2g-csm

$70-75 range*.

*It's not going to net you $25-$40 'more' in performance though.

Yes thats exactly around my budget . But the main problem is I don't know if it will work because like the other guy said Power Supply and stuff.. I don't know my PC's power supply.
I want to make sure it will 100% work before I choose one of those 2 you recommended. Also, what do you think about GT 630 (4gb ddr3). Isn't that a good card? I found one in my area for $30.

 

[RememberThe5th]

IF you can find R7 250 1gb GDDR5 you're good to go. under 60$ max can handle esport games.
Your cpu will absolutley bottleneck but if you are upgrading in future it could be of use.
Or if you are lucky GT 210

 

[maghd893]

IF you can find R7 250 1gb GDDR5 you're good to go. under 60$ max can handle esport games.
Your cpu will absolutley bottleneck but if you are upgrading in future it could be of use.
Or if you are lucky GT 210

What about the suggestions from the other guy? The GT 710 or 730? I really wanna make sure which one will work best for me in my case. Also what does bottleneck mean, it means it won't allow the GPU to unleash its full capacity and therefore getting in the GPU's way? I sort of comprehended it that way

 

[Barty1884]

710s and 730s are going to be extremely overpowered for that CPU, so it would just be a matter of cost. A GT210 would be a solid pairing but, at $40 or so, it's not going to be the best investment.

As far as the bottleneck question, yes. The GPU would be capable of greater performance when paired with a stronger CPU.
Not the end of the world though. If you buy something that pairs 'perfectly' (ish) with your CPU, it's going to be older, lack driver support & most likely consume much more power.

 

[heebobo5]

Absolute most I'd look to pair with it would be something like a GT710, GT730 at absolute most.

Likely to be a bit of a bottleneck with anything remotely modern you buy.

Realistically, for anything "good", you'll likely be looking at a minimum of about $30, potentially in the $40-$50 range for anything pretty "good" (relatively speaking).

The problem with cards in that pricepoint on eBay, is they're coming from China so you have a couple of potential "problems".
1. Delivery time is usually in weeks/months.
2. There's an increased risk of fake cards (reflashed BIOS on older cards to make it appear as another offering).


Given the prices of 710s and 730s from sellers outside of China (like $75) It might be worth considering something like a GT1030 (assuming your motherboard will support it) and just forgetting about the bottleneck. You'd get warranty support etc, can buy it from legit retailers and should last you through any budget-orientated upgrades you want to do for a couple of years.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Q4648d/asus-geforce-gt-1030-2gb-video-card-gt1030-2g-csm

$70-75 range*.

*It's not going to net you $25-$40 'more' in performance though.

This is a good choice.