GPU for AMD 5350 for gaming

[Guest]

What's the fastest GPU that wouldn't be wasted on an AMD 5350? I know the pci-e 16x slot is electrically 2.0 and 4x, so it wouldn't make sense to put too much card in it.

My requirements are:
1) Doesn't need more than a 6pin pci-e connector (all my PSU has)
2) mini-ITX size card to fit my small case (double width is fine)
3) has at least 1 displayport output
4) something I can currently buy new

Budget is flexible...I'm guessing $100, but could go as high as $200 if it would make a large difference.

 

[Supernova1138]

Probably something like a GTX 750Ti at absolute most though something like a GT 730 might be more appropriate, the Athlon 5350 is extremely weak. I strongly advise against picking that CPU for gaming, most modern titles will not run at an acceptable framerate. If you can't afford anything better, I'd say save up until you can at least afford an Intel Pentium.

 

[Guest]

I already have the whole 5350 system. Sorry, thought that part was clear.

 

[Supernova1138]

I'd say sell it off and get something that is capable of more than basic web browsing and video playback if you want to game. The Athlon 5350 really isn't fit for gaming unless you're only going to play very old or very undemanding titles.

 

[nikoli707]

no. that cpu isn't suited for any kind of gaming.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($69.99 @ Jet)
Motherboard: ASRock A68M-ITX Mini ITX FM2+ Motherboard ($63.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 460 2GB Video Card ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $223.47
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-20 22:16 EST-0500

above is assuming your computer/prebuilt isn't using proprietary connectors and will accept a standard mini itx motherboard. reuse your ram and hard drive along with case and power supply. but windows license may be broken since a full reinstall would be needed, though you could try pleading a case with microsoft.

 

[dontlistentome]

This video talks about this question. Spoiler- you're looking at 30fps gaming, if the game isn't too demanding on the CPU. You'll be sacrificing on resolution and settings.

 

[Guest]

So...I should get a Titan X Pascal?

 

[Guest]

Finally made it the store. They didn't have any 750Ti's. Just 950's and 1050's. The store rep said I might as well get the 1050 because it was about the same price and it used less power. So that's what I picked up. Been playing Warframe on it, and it's completely playable, although not perfect. Still tweaking the settings to see what might help.