GPU [What Should I get?]

[Cody Hibbard]

Hi! I posted a thread earlier about me lagging while playing games on High Detail. I found out that I mostly need to update my GPU (or RAM, but its a lower priority.)

So what do you guys think? Should I upgrade my GPU like im planning, or RAM first? And also, What GPU Should I get, to be able to handle games like WoW, Smite, Etc. On High Detail without lag? (Be specific please, including everything i need to know, like GHz on the GPU, and such. Even a link to bestbuy/amazon would be WONDERFUL!) Thanks!

P.S. - I want to be able to max out games like WoW, DayZ, Battlefield 3, Etc. Thank you!

Computer Specs:
-Graphics Card: ATI Radeon HD 5450
-Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 955 Processor 3.20 GHz
-Memory(RAM): 4.00 GB (DDR3)
-PSU: Dynex 520-Watt ATX Power Supply

Would this be good?
Asus - Radeon HD 7750 Graphic Card - 820 MHz Core - 1 GB GDDR5 SDRAM - PCI Express 3.0
Or is a 900 MHz Core needed, or what? I'm fairly new to GPU's, sorry.

 

[williamwu2k12]

What's your budget? Upgrade gpu before ram, 4 gigs is fine.

 

[Cody Hibbard]

What's your budget? Upgrade gpu before ram, 4 gigs is fine.

Around $150 but i can push more, if needed. I'd like to be able to max out most computer games.

 

[williamwu2k12]

Go with the GTX 650 Ti, it's 150. If you can push more, try the HD 7850 for 185. You're not going to max out BF3, it's really demanding. But you can do high settings at least at 1080p.

 

[Cody Hibbard]

Go with the GTX 650 Ti, it's 150. If you can push more, try the HD 7850 for 185. You're not going to max out BF3, it's really demanding. But you can do high settings at least at 1080p.

Getting the GTX 650 Ti, would i be able to play on Max settings on most games like WoW, Smite, DayZ and such? (Remember, I only have 4 Gb of RAM) I'm not worried about BF3, I just heard it was hard to max, and was seeing if i was capable of it. 😛

EDIT: I looked on bestbuy's website, is this the right GTX? They have a couple different ones, costing a little bit more. (Around $170 instead of $150)
Link: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+GeForce+GTX+650+Ti+Graphic+Card+-+980+MHz+Core+-+1+GB+GDDR5+SDRAM+-+PCI-Express+3.0+x16/1305494136.p?id=mp1305494136&skuId=1305494136&st=GTX%20650%20Ti&cp=1&lp=2

 

[williamwu2k12]

Definitely for WoW, high (not max) for DayZ, I don't know Smite.

 

[Cody Hibbard]

Definitely for WoW, high (not max) for DayZ, I don't know Smite.

So my RAM is fine, all i should worry about is a new GPU like we just mentioned, and ill be able to play on high settings like you're saying? I was way off.. i thought RAM was my problem. (Reminder; I have 4 Gb RAM) :/
Also, I looked on bestbuy's website, is this the right GTX? They have a couple different ones, costing a little bit more. (Around $170 instead of $150)
Link: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+GeForce+GTX+650+Ti+Graphic+Card+-+980+MHz+Core+-+1+GB+GDDR5+SDRAM+-+PCI-Express+3.0+x16/1305494136.p?id=mp1305494136&skuId=1305494136&st=GTX%20650%20Ti&cp=1&lp=2

 

[williamwu2k12]

Are you definitely buying from best buy? Try newegg or do you need local? The $170 is 2gb vram, which is better. Get that if you can afford it.

Ram is fine.

 

[williamwu2k12]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130839
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130909
First one isn't boost i think, try the second

 

[Cody Hibbard]

Are you definitely buying from best buy? Try newegg or do you need local? The $170 is 2gb vram, which is better. Get that if you can afford it.

Ram is fine.

Local if possible, is there anything special from the ones on Newegg? Also, could you please point out which one i should get? They seem to be different than the best buy ones, but idk how. I'm clueless about GPUs.. :/
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=-1&isNodeId=1&Description=GTX+650+ti&x=-1166&y=-112

Also, this might be an issue, sorry for not pointing it out earlier. My RAM is normally running a little under 2.00 GB (Half of my 4 GB RAM) just while my computer is idle. Is this a problem, if so, how do i fix it?
P.S. - Thank you a TON for helping me. Its greatly appreciated.

 

[williamwu2k12]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130909

Try that I think it'll work great. Buying online is better because you have more options to buy from.

What do yuo mean your ram is running under 2 gigs?

 

[Cody Hibbard]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130909

Try that I think it'll work great. Buying online is better because you have more options to buy from.

What do yuo mean your ram is running under 2 gigs?

My RAM while idling is still over a gig. Here is what I mean. (Its a link to a pic, its safe.)
Link: http://gyazo.com/68f285cc3d85ecfe72218088edb5af3f
Should my ram be lower, or is this fine? Thanks for telling the specific GPU to get, by the way!

 

[williamwu2k12]

No haha that's fine. That's just how much ram is currently in use. When you're idling, you're not using all your resources. This shows that you have more than enough for most tasks, and for gaming. 8 gigs is better but you don't really need it. Maybe when you get like $40 later, get 4 more gigs (same brand, size, type). No problem lol, glad to help.

Enjoy your gaming.

 

[Cody Hibbard]

No haha that's fine. That's just how much ram is currently in use. When you're idling, you're not using all your resources. This shows that you have more than enough for most tasks, and for gaming. 8 gigs is better but you don't really need it. Maybe when you get like $40 later, get 4 more gigs (same brand, size, type). No problem lol, glad to help.

Enjoy your gaming.

Okay just a few more questions and I'll leave you alone. Basically just verifying everything.
With the new GPU that you sent me a link to, I should be able to either play on high, or max out most games?
And what would upgrading my RAM from 4 to 8 do? Thanks!

 

[williamwu2k12]

Yes. You can look here:
WoW: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-650-ti-benchmark-gk106,3318-12.html
DayZ: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uox3Ls79f3o
Keep in mind 30 fps is standard for playable, 45 good, 60+ optimal.
Check with others if you're not sure. Upgrading your ram will allow you to do more things at once (browse more internet sites, listen to music, text editor, video, games, etc.)

Keep in mind you're getting 650 Ti Boost, which is 36% better than 650 Ti