Best gpu under $200 for these games?

[Mike3k24]

Hey guys, I'm helping my nephew build a PC, and I need help deciding on a gpu for him. The games he plays: Minecraft ( he's like addicted to this), CSGO, and GTA v. What gpu will be best in the under $200 range? He wants to play these games on pretty high fps. He wants to be able to run minecraft with [super?] shaders on 45+ fps. Thanks guys I know this is a lot but I know you guys can help me out.

Edit! I forgot to mention the gpu is the only part I need.

 

[smorizio]

the two gpu that are out now is the x480 and 1060. look to see if one is faster in those games then the other. the x480 is at 200.00 rigfht now the newer 1060 is 250.00.

 

[photonboy]

https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/RX_480/24.html

This is a good guide for relative performance:

1) *Price gouging is still going on due to stock issues, so getting the RX-480 (4GB version) for about $200USD might be several weeks. not sure.

2) If you can't wait this R9-380X is about the only one that fits your budget and goal
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/YsX2FT/xfx-video-card-r9380x4255

3) No mention of CPU, however my advice would be the i3-6100 Intel CPU for a medium-to-high build or i5-4590, i5-6500 (or close) Intel quad-core for a bit more.

Summary:
My best advice at this point is to BUILD the system without the graphics card. Install W10 64-bit, test etc. Use the iGPU in the Intel CPU for now (by attaching monitor to motherboard).

Then buy an RX-480 when prices are good such as an Asus Strix model.

 

[photonboy]

Example build: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/LPLWD8

That's an example of what I'd build for $400 (no dGPU, no Windows).

If I had more money this would change. As it stands now it would be about $300USD extra for W10 64-bit and an RX-480 (once prices stabilize) so closer to $800USD with tax etc.

If you can swing closer to $1000 then you'd want an i5-6500/6600K, SSD for Windows (plus HDD), better motherboard, maybe 16GB system memory...

*Stay away from AMD CPU's.

 

[Mike3k24]

Sorry forgot to mention the GPU is the only part I need. And also what's wrong with AMD CPUs? I know there outdated a little, but in this benchmark the 8370 competes with the i5 6400 and beats it in a lot of titles. Idk The article was sent to me I skimmed over it. http://wccftech.com/fx-8370-i5-6400-gaming-comparison/

 

[Mike3k24]

This is the build planned. All we need is a GPU.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.95 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Other: 8 gb ram (Purchased)
Other: 1tb hdd (Purchased)
Other: Case (can't remember name) (Purchased)
Other: 250 gb ssd (Purchased)
Other: Win 10 (Purchased)
Total: $446.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-22 17:13 EDT-0400

 

[maxalge]

This is the build planned. All we need is a GPU.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.95 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Other: 8 gb ram (Purchased)
Other: 1tb hdd (Purchased)
Other: Case (can't remember name) (Purchased)
Other: 250 gb ssd (Purchased)
Other: Win 10 (Purchased)
Total: $446.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-22 17:13 EDT-0400

either wait for the prices on the 480 to come down


or look at a used gtx 970, which should be easy to find nowadays


just make sure if you buy used it is from a company that transfers warranty or the warranty is tied to the card itself like msi or evga

 

[Mike3k24]

This is the build planned. All we need is a GPU.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.95 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Other: 8 gb ram (Purchased)
Other: 1tb hdd (Purchased)
Other: Case (can't remember name) (Purchased)
Other: 250 gb ssd (Purchased)
Other: Win 10 (Purchased)
Total: $446.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-22 17:13 EDT-0400

either wait for the prices on the 480 to come down


or look at a used gtx 970, which should be easy to find nowadays


just make sure if you buy used it is from a company that transfers warranty or the warranty is tied to the card itself like msi or evga

Thanks for the suggestion