GPUs suggestions for Intel DH61WW with i5 2400 [Gaming Preferred, with bit of After Affects]

[Jainendra94]

I am looking for GPUs for my 5 year old RIG. I mostly play CSGO but would like to try other games as well. I am also planning to do regular video editing[after effects]. So Gaming is my first priority and then After Affects and CUDA programming (maybe) or rest.
Motherboard: Intel DH61WW
CPU: i5 2400
RAM: Transcend 4GB 1333 Mhz (Will buy a 4GB)

I am also a bit confused as I am not sure how future proof should I go because I might buy a new RIG altogether later on (after 8-10 months), of course depending on my need. As of now I only play CSGO regularly and once in a month video editing (just for fun, no heavy stuffs i m still learning).

I have looked into two options as of now - GT 730 2GB DDR5 and GT 1030 2GB DDR5.
Please suggest some more options or any pros/cons with the above options.

 

[Hellfire13]

Both the 730/1030 are pretty entry level, low performing cards and is not suitable for gaming unless you are playing on less than 1080p. You should go for 1050 minimum with that cpu for playable framerates at decent res.

 

[JUICEhunter]

Gaming is the more gpu demanding task, video and files is more cpu driven. 3d rendering goes back to the gpu so all we need to focus on is gaming in your case. 1060 1050ti or 1050 is what I recommend as a good last gpu for that cpu.

 

[norcalsc]

1050 TI.

 

[norcalsc]

1050 TI.

 

[dontlistentome]

You don't mention what you are using now, integrated graphics?

A 1030 is the minimum you should consider. It's fine for CSGO level games, esports games. It's not 'future proof' since it's barely adequate for games now. You would not want to use this in a future build since it's not powerful enough to justify pairing it with modern gaming CPUs.

A 1050 is where entry level gaming cards start. It will run just about anything, with the compromise that the most demanding games will require a reduction in settings and/or resolution. It's not a powerful card, but it would be adequate in a future build as a basic gaming card.

How much any videocard helps in editing depends on the kind of editing work you are doing for one thing. Editing for fun usually means it's CPU dependent more than anything, so don't look to the videocard to make a big difference there.

 

[Jainendra94]

You don't mention what you are using now, integrated graphics?

A 1030 is the minimum you should consider. It's fine for CSGO level games, esports games. It's not 'future proof' since it's barely adequate for games now. You would not want to use this in a future build since it's not powerful enough to justify pairing it with modern gaming CPUs.

A 1050 is where entry level gaming cards start. It will run just about anything, with the compromise that the most demanding games will require a reduction in settings and/or resolution. It's not a powerful card, but it would be adequate in a future build as a basic gaming card.

How much any videocard helps in editing depends on the kind of editing work you are doing for one thing. Editing for fun usually means it's CPU dependent more than anything, so don't look to the videocard to make a big difference there.

I am currently using integrated graphics. After some more digging, I am thinking for GTX 1050 Ti/Non-Ti or GTX 770 Ti/Non-Ti could be an option and no idea on the AMD side. Also will these card be future proof ? If I ever build a new PC with decent spec, will these card be useful there? maybe after an year

 

[Hellfire13]

1050ti will be useful...

 

[austinpaiva]

I would SERIOUSLY suggest looking at used GTX 770's or even 780/ti's, great cards even tho their used. 770 provides 20-25% better performance than a 1050ti. 780ti's will almost tie a GTX 1060 6GB (besides the fact that it has half the VRAM, but it will CERTAINLY at LEAST tie a 3GB 1060). Might I recommend an i7 2600/2600K as well, that may also help your performance a bit.

This is based on my experience with Sandy Bridge equipment (i3/5/7 2XXX), and some research on userbenchmark.com