DDR3 or DD5 Graphics Card for Asrock Z87 Extreme4 motherboard

[aloknadem]

Hi,

I've Intel i7 4770 processor, As-rock z87 extreme 4 motherboard, 8 gb ram still I am not able to play some of the latest games like Hitman Absolution, GTA 5 etc. So I thought to upgrade my pc on GPU section. I've low budget this month but I cannot wait for the next month as I purchased both above games this month itself. So please guys help me to choose between ddr3 or ddr5 G cards. DDR3 are chip but ARE THEY COMPATIBLE WITH MY CONFIG?? this was my first and main confusion.. Please hel me on this...

Thanks

 

[SherbetAddict]

You really want the GDDR5 in this high-sped system, so i'd avoid the GDDR3...
You should get a R9 290x, GTX 970, GTX 980 or GTX 980ti.

 

[sizzling]

What resolution are you gaming at and do you want to run max settings in games. The gtx 970 is a great choice for 1080p and high to max settings.

Important question, what exact psu do you have?

 

[whassup]

DDR3,DDR5 based GPU compatibility with your system doesn't matter at all. It's all compatible as long as you are using a PCI-E graphics card on a PCI-E 16X slot. What is you budget for your new GPU ??

 

[g1abhi]

Dont mind but , it looks like you got your components on a spree, or gaming is not the only requirement. As far as the graphics card is concerned for your system anything less than a ddr5 gfx is like driving a hummer on cooking gas. I know you are constrained on budget but i strongly suggest to save money for it and buy atleast a gtx 960 or radeon r9 280x , whichever u can get a better deal on.
Also for GTA V a ddr3 gfx will run it, but on low-medium settings and population density to minimum at a 25-40 fps , while a ddr5 can take you up to max settings on full hd with a 50-80 fps .
Also for general information . for gaming requirements invest about 1.8 times the amount on gfx , compared to processor for max gains and no bottlenecking of gfx . And the z87 and z97 series are meant for overclocking , while only intel K series(i7 4770K version of your processor ) supports overclocking. Check out online system builds before buying components.
DDR 3 gfx is compatible but a very minor improvement over your integrated graphics of intel.
Also describe your budget so we can suggest a graphics card in that range.

 

[aloknadem]

Dont mind but , it looks like you got your components on a spree, or gaming is not the only requirement. As far as the graphics card is concerned for your system anything less than a ddr5 gfx is like driving a hummer on cooking gas. I know you are constrained on budget but i strongly suggest to save money for it and buy atleast a gtx 960 or radeon r9 280x , whichever u can get a better deal on.
Also for GTA V a ddr3 gfx will run it, but on low-medium settings and population density to minimum at a 25-40 fps , while a ddr5 can take you up to max settings on full hd with a 50-80 fps .
Also for general information . for gaming requirements invest about 1.8 times the amount on gfx , compared to processor for max gains and no bottlenecking of gfx . And the z87 and z97 series are meant for overclocking , while only intel K series(i7 4770K version of your processor ) supports overclocking. Check out online system builds before buying components.
DDR 3 gfx is compatible but a very minor improvement over your integrated graphics of intel.
Also describe your budget so we can suggest a graphics card in that range.

I can spend around 10-12k on this month but as you and other guys are suggesting me I should go with DDR5 because ddr3 are seems like nothing for my requirement. So thanks guys for the quick reply and I wait for some time and will get a good one for me but as I am really very excited to play above mentioned games as soon as possible, Do I have any chance of getting a good ddr5 gpu in my current budget [10-12k] and please suggest me should I go for 2 or above gb graphics card for full hd game play [games like GTA5] or 1gb is enough?? and i do have a 450 Watt power supply...

 

[aloknadem]

DDR3,DDR5 based GPU compatibility with your system doesn't matter at all. It's all compatible as long as you are using a PCI-E graphics card on a PCI-E 16X slot. What is you budget for your new GPU ??

I've 450 watt power supply and I am thinking around 10000

 

[sizzling]

As before what resolution are you going to be gaming at and what exact make and model pus, saying a 450w doesn't tell us much.

 

[g1abhi]

450w psu are usually good qualities , assuming they are corsair and zebronics etc. but it can only support nvidia gfx , or namely the 960( 120W tdp) and 970(145 W tdp ). Radeon r9 series would require PSU upgrade to 550W since they consume over 200W tdp.
And go for the 4gb version if GTA V is top priority on your list , (as well as on mine 😉 ), there is a 7 fps increase compared to 2gb versions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mP0LW0VV-s
this video shows the fps for gtx 960 970 and 980 with i7 similar to yours.
Get an asus gtx 960 4gb strix available for 17500k . or an gtx 970 for 25000k if your budget allows. personally 10 fps above is not worth the 8,000 , but the probability of a longer life span of smoothly playable performance might be.
slight chance of a need for PSU upgrade with 970 , but you can run it with your current one and see if it underperforms , and then upgrade.

 

[aloknadem]

450w psu are usually good qualities , assuming they are corsair and zebronics etc. but it can only support nvidia gfx , or namely the 960( 120W tdp) and 970(145 W tdp ). Radeon r9 series would require PSU upgrade to 550W since they consume over 200W tdp.
And go for the 4gb version if GTA V is top priority on your list , (as well as on mine 😉 ), there is a 7 fps increase compared to 2gb versions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mP0LW0VV-s
this video shows the fps for gtx 960 970 and 980 with i7 similar to yours.
Get an asus gtx 960 4gb strix available for 17500k . or an gtx 970 for 25000k if your budget allows. personally 10 fps above is not worth the 8,000 , but the probability of a longer life span of smoothly playable performance might be.
slight chance of a need for PSU upgrade with 970 , but you can run it with your current one and see if it underperforms , and then upgrade.

Thanks buddy! My budget allows me to go with asus 960 4gb strix but I found the price is much higher on current market. The 2gb version is available at your price [online, dont know offline price]. Some of the links are below. Can you suggest me any online site or should I go directly to the seller shop..

http://www.amazon.in/Asus-GeForce-DirectCU-Graphics-Express/dp/B00UJLDVJC?tag=googinhydr18418-21

http://www.junglee.com/mn/search/junglee/ref=nav_sb_noss/277-1933084-8809642?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=asus+gtx+960&rush=n

 

[g1abhi]

The price is available in nehru place, Delhi costtocost shop . Online it is a bit higher and you might need to research a lot for the right price.
http://www.costtocost.in/list/pricelist.pdf
no need to bargain, no hassles.
Where do u live?
if not in NCR then buy from here with emi options . that way you can buy this month only.
http://www.snapdeal.com/product/zotac-nvidia-geforce-gtx-960/1655509895
edit: the vat is extra on costtocost but the last time i bought something from their store it was on the exact online price. So just give a call and confirm the final price. and the wither 3 promotion ended 1 june i think so beware of any online sites claiming of it. may not work

 

[aloknadem]

The price is available in nehru place, Delhi costtocost shop . Online it is a bit higher and you might need to research a lot for the right price.
http://www.costtocost.in/list/pricelist.pdf
no need to bargain, no hassles.
Where do u live?
if not in NCR then buy from here with emi options . that way you can buy this month only.
http://www.snapdeal.com/product/zotac-nvidia-geforce-gtx-960/1655509895

Thanks buddy! I lived in pune city that's why I preferred online stores, and on snapdeal 16k price is for 2 gb which u linked above. Its ok as I am already planning to go to the new delhi next month, so I'll go to nerhu place and will buy from there itself. Thanks again!