Graphic Card for my Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 + Intel DP45SG

[Martin_07]

I'd like to know wich graphic card would be the best for my Mainboard and CPU.
Im running 2 x 2gb RAM DDR3 = 4GB total, I think I'm able to upgrade to 8GB (2x2gb more)
PSU: http://www.coolermaster.com/powersupply/extreme/extreme-power-plus-350w/

Btw is Nvidia GTX 1050, Nvidia GTX 1050 ti or Radeon Rx 460 4gb good options?

I'm looking to improve my game experience in dota2, archage and WoW (Im currently using an Ati Radeon HD 4670 series).

Thanks in advance, sorry if I made any mistake Im pretty noob on this stuff.

 

[xStampede]

RX 460 is better performance per $. It will also work better in DX12 games that will come in near future.

 

[Multipack]

The 1050Ti wins for me, and also supports DX12, although Nvidia in general dont work too well with it I admit..

http://www.gamersnexus.net/hwreviews/2658-gtx-1050-ti-and-1050-review-benchmarks-vs-460-more/page-4

http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-RX-460-vs-GeForce-GTX-1050-Ti

Your CPU is going to bottleneck it though.

 

[ikaz]

Well from what I remember Wow use to run a little better on Nvidia card not sure about the AMD RX that being said I would say if you're not planing on updating your PC (ie new cpu, MB and memory to match) for another year I would get the cheapest of the three. Any of those should provide you a boost to your current workstation.

Another thought for the price of you upgrading your memory and buying a GPU you could get a G4400, skylake MB and some memory and rebuild your current PC then save up for a new GPU. The igpu should be able to play dota 2 and wow pretty good better than your 4670.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ2bky4Thm0

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/k9gtwP

 

[clarkjd]

I don't suggest getting two additional 2gb sticks of ram. Getting 4 sticks to work in a dual channel MB (even the same brand and model ram!) is problematical at best, futile at worst. Go with a 2x4gb kit, or if you can afford it 2x8gb. The transition will be MUCH smoother!

 

[Martin_07]

I don't suggest getting two additional 2gb sticks of ram. Getting 4 sticks to work in a dual channel MB (even the same brand and model ram!) is problematical at best, futile at worst. Go with a 2x4gb kit, or if you can afford it 2x8gb. The transition will be MUCH smoother!

2 gbs is the max capacity per unit on this MB, I'd love to put 2 x 4gb :c

 

[ikaz]

If your willing to wait a little longer you really should think about upgrading your system and not buy a GPU at this time and go sky lake path though you will have to upgrade your CPU at some point but you have more options.

 

[dontlistentome]

I'd go for the cheapest RX 460, not the 4gb version, and not buy any memory. Why? Because for games that require 8gb, you'll need more than a budget level videocard and Core 2 quad CPU. The 460 upgrade gets you the best possible price/performance gains without costing a lot.

The idea about going with a low cost Skylake upgrade instead, and using the integrated graphics for now, makes sense to me but only with one caveat. As long as a videocard upgrade is possible in the foreseeable future to you it makes sense. If money is tight and it might be a long time till you have another $100 or so for a videocard, then you don't want to do it. I'd rather have the Core 2 quad and the 460 than the Skylake and integrated graphics.

 

[lazyR28]

Same mobo With core 2 quad q8300 ram 6gb,went for rx 460 but found black sceen at the end. plz help!!!!!!!