Cheapest graphics card that has a better performance than current gen consoles?

[ThalesSousa]

I'd like to have at least a console-like gaming experience, what is the cheapest graphics card that'll get me that?

 

[stavrosmast]

If you mean like the ps4/xb1 then An Overclocked gtx 750Ti should look like them (or better) if you know how to choose your settings wisely

 

[aparnell572]

ati 6970 comes to mind, its virtually the same for spec as whats found in the ps4 but will yeild better performance, cheap too. good luck

 

[delaro]

Console-like gaming experience? This isn't just the GPU, your CPU has a big factor to play. A I5 non K or FX 8350 heavily Overclocked with a 906 GTX would get you pretty close.

 

[viperblood77]

As stavrosmast said. The 750Ti would be the best choice. I currently have a 750 Ti FTW edition myself and I have to say that for a cheaper end GPU it performs pretty damn good with the right settings.

 

[TIWH]

Theoretically speaking console-like would be something along the lines of GTX 650/Radeon HD 7850, but since on the PC you've got time on your side (or at least when you're a potential buyer at a given time with no past) you could go for a GTX 950/Radeon R7 370 and be pretty sure the performance not only matches the likes of PS4/X1 but beats them as well.

P.S. In the same price-range, alternatively you could pick up a refurbished GTX 960, which is more than significantly superior when compared to PS4/X1.

 

[stavrosmast]

Not refurbished just used

 

[TIWH]

Not refurbished just used

You're wrong on that one. Getting a non-refurbished used card is too much trouble for too little a saving.

 

[stavrosmast]

Not always..

And refurbished may have issues or dont last a lot

 

[TIWH]

Not always..

And refurbished may have issues or dont last a lot

Same thing applies to ordinary used cards. As a matter of fact, it's more likely for those to malfunction as they're not double-checked for issues, and in case they do, you'll usually have to throw 'em in the trash can.

 

[madmatt30]

An r7 360 (which is generally cheaper than the 750ti as well as being more powerful) is your cheapest option on this front.
A 370 would be preferable at the right price depending on where you are.
I'd say a 950 too but here in the UK the 370 is substantially (25%) cheaper