GPU for Pentium G620

[ianalberto]

Hello guys, i just happened to dust-off my old rig and it currently has this specs.

Processor: Intel Pentium G620
RAM: 4gb RAM
Motherboard: Asrock LGA 1155
PSU: Corsair VS450

What Graphics Card should i get? My friend has a gtx 560, would that be a good choice? Will only be using this rig for games like Dota 2, Paladins, NBA 2k14.

 

[CorsairSSC]

That is an extremely weak processor. I suggest nothing higher than a GTX 1050, maybe an RX 560 is best for you.

 

[das_stig]

GTX1050 wouldn't be a bad choice.

 

[ianalberto]

@CorsairSSC @das_stig - I don't have that much budget to go for a GTX 1050 or higher. My only choices are second-hand GTX 560, HD 6850. What would be good between those two? I know their an old card but can it suffice my needs? Not really a graphics guy, as long as i can play it in low, i'm fine with it.

 

[CRO5513Y]

I'd recommend trying to get a newer card, the RX 550 or upcoming GTX 1030 would be perfect for this. But if it;s strictly between those 2 cards, the GTX 560 is stronger judging from benchmarks years back but i'm unsure whether the HD 6850 would have gained a little more since then since AMD has more reliable support for older cards such as those under their FineWine plan. What prices are the cards?

 

[ianalberto]

@CRO5513Y - GTX 560 is priced at Php. 2,200 and HD 6850 is at Php. 2,350. I would've gotten newer cards now if i have the budget.

 

[dontlistentome]

The 560 uses more power, that would cause me to go with the 6850. If raw performance is your priority, you want the 560.

 

[ianalberto]

@dontlistentome - I would want the most performance for my budget. But would my 3 year old Corsair VS450 run the GTX 560 no problem?

 

[BurgerandChips66]

You might need to upgrade your CPU first... it is very weak and will limit your fps - regardless of what GPU you have or the graphics settings.

There are a few benchmarks out for the GT 1030. It requires a 300W PSU and performance is somewhere between the GTX 750 and 750Ti. So not bad for the money. At the moment, it is even cheaper than the RX 550.

 

[rcald2000]

What is your upgrade budget?

In your situation I would:

upgrade CPU; minimum upgrade to i3-2100.
upgrade RAM to at least 8 GB total.
purchase a GPU; no less than RX 560/460

used CPU prices on Ebay that are supported by your current motherboard:

i3-2100 $20 - $25
i5-2500k $50 - $60
i5-3570k $65 - $85

http://www.cpu-world.com/Sockets/Socket%201155%20(LGA1155).html

* According to cpu benchmarks, a i5-3570k is equivalent to a kaby lake i5-7400 and the i5-2500k isn't far behind.
http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i5-3570K-vs-Intel-Core-i5-7400/1316vs3886

You should not be buying any new GPU in 2017 that has less than 4 GB of VRAM. The 560 can be purchased for $100 USD, and the 460 for $80.

 

[ianalberto]

@rcald_2000 - Only have Php. 2,500 as my budget. If i have the money, i would've gotten myself a g4560 budget build. I can only go with a GPU upgrade, since the GPU that comes of with my old rigs not booting (HD 6570).