Cheap GPU, PSU & My Resolution

[TomsHardon]

Okay, so my local computer store is running a "Random Fire" sale with the R7 240 2GB GDDR3 and the GTX 550ti 2GB GDDR5 both for $47.99 each. Which one is the better card? Which would be better for my resolution? I have an i5-25something with I think 2.5 or 3.3 ghz, 8gb of ram and my Res is 1366x768. I've been playing on integrated craphics. This whole time.. Also, what is the cheapest PSU I can buy just for the GPU? The 550 I saw in the store has 6-pin, but I'm not sure about the 240. I'm not as rich as most of you, lol. Please go easy on the prices.. All help will be appreciated

 

[photonboy]

The R7-240 is a really crappy card. The GTX550Ti is a lot better I believe but don't have the benchmarks handy.

You should find out what your current Power Supply is because it might be capable. If not, something like the Antec VP-450 can be found for roughly $40.

UPDATE:
Yep, the R7-240 sucks. It's FIVE tiers below the GTX550Ti (cards of similar performance are grouped together):
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html

The R7-240 is worse than the discrete HD3870 which I bought in 2007. It was a great card at the time though.

 

[photonboy]

Other card: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-01gp42751kr

This card probably doesn't require a new Power Supply. It uses the new Maxwell chip which is very power efficient. You'd be spending at least $90 for the other card and power supply and this is $115.

It would sit about THREE TIERS higher than the GTX550Ti. Here's one benchmark:
http://www.legitreviews.com/evga-geforce-gtx-750-1gb-sc-video-card-review_137067/4