Graphics card for around $120 - $150

[bigmit37]

HI guys, this is my build:


CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($180.00)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Mushkin ECO3 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Stryker M ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)


I'm don't game much but I will play some strategy came and my monitor will have a resolution of 1920x1200.

I also plan to use multiple monitors for browsing, media and some programs (not sure if graphics card affects the quality of multiple monitor display for non-gaming purposes.

Thanks.

 

[tyler449100]

if you dont game much then you should just get a gtx 750ti. its $120 but you can find it cheaper. This card will be great for playing strategy games but if you get into some graphics intensive games it might not do so well. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487025.

You could also try a amd r7 370. I have used this card before and it is great. I never had any problems with it and it could run anything i wanted it to with my i5 6600k. I ran games like witcher 3 and grand theft auto 5 on this and it worked great. Its $165 but you can find it cheaper as well. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202197&cm_re=r7_370-_-14-202-197-_-Product

 

[Mercian]

As it stands the best option would be a GTX 950 but there are soon to be released gpu's in that price range that will likely beat it, ie, RX 470.

 

[ZeroThier]

If you want to stretch your money a little more I've been seeing 970's on eBay for around £150 (i dont know what that is in usd) (if that's your kinda thing)

 

[bigmit37]

As it stands the best option would be a GTX 950 but there are soon to be released gpu's in that price range that will likely beat it, ie, RX 470.

Thanks. How soon will the RX 470 release?

 

[bigmit37]

if you dont game much then you should just get a gtx 750ti. its $120 but you can find it cheaper. This card will be great for playing strategy games but if you get into some graphics intensive games it might not do so well. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487025.

You could also try a amd r7 370. I have used this card before and it is great. I never had any problems with it and it could run anything i wanted it to with my i5 6600k. I ran games like witcher 3 and grand theft auto 5 on this and it worked great. Its $165 but you can find it cheaper as well. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202197&cm_re=r7_370-_-14-202-197-_-Product

Thanks I will look into the r7. Would I have a problem at 1920 resolution?
I'm still undecided if I want to get a 24 inch or 27 monitor as my primary display.

 

[Mercian]

As it stands the best option would be a GTX 950 but there are soon to be released gpu's in that price range that will likely beat it, ie, RX 470.

Thanks. How soon will the RX 470 release?

Late July.

 

[bigmit37]

As it stands the best option would be a GTX 950 but there are soon to be released gpu's in that price range that will likely beat it, ie, RX 470.

Thanks. How soon will the RX 470 release?

Late July.

Just a couple of weeks. I will hold out then.

Thanks.

 

[xYowie]

If your going to get multiple monitors you're going to want more than 2gb of vram, this card has 4GB of vram and is only $125 at the moment http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131690 I would get it before its sold out because its a solid deal.

 

[bigmit37]

If your going to get multiple monitors you're going to want more than 2gb of vram, this card has 4GB of vram and is only $125 at the moment http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131690 I would get it before its sold out because its a solid deal.

It's sold out as I checked this morning. Only a $100 after rebates as well. Shame I missed it.
I will make sure to get a card that has 4 gigs of ram.

 

[bigmit37]

Would this card be okay for $130?

http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=02G-P4-2962-KR


EDIT: It seems it's only 2 gigs.

 

[Mercian]

Would this card be okay for $130?

http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=02G-P4-2962-KR


EDIT: It seems it's only 2 gigs.

That is a good buy for the price.