Graphics card for my PC

[MasterBlack]

I need a card that can hopefully max out all modern day games at 720p 1280x720? Not sure.

Main usage: Playing games, general computer use.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: Currently my PC uses recommended 1360 X 768.
Budget: $250
Preferred website: Newegg.ca

Notes: My 360 uses 720p setting so I assume that what my TV is.

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My current hardware:

Monitor: TV(720p)

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I53570K

Motherborde: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

RAM: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Profile Desktop Memory Model BLS8G3D1609ES2LX0

Powersupply: XFX Core Edition PRO550W (P1-550S-XXB9) 550W ATX12V 2.2 & ESP12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

 

[TheWolfRyder]

You could go for a gtx 650 or 760 and you would be fine at that resolution.

 

[Scremin34Egl]

Because your budget allows it, gtx 760 is probably the best
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Else for that resolution, even a 7850 would max most games out

 

[MasterBlack]

I live in Canada so I forgot to factor in tax(sorry about that).

How are these?

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102999

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150642

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150609 sold out tho

 

[Scremin34Egl]

I live in Canada so I forgot to factor in tax(sorry about that).

How are these?

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102999

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150642

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150609 sold out tho

Yes, those would be fine, out of the three, I would definitely pick the sapphire as it is a better brand compared to the xfx
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[MasterBlack]

I live in Canada so I forgot to factor in tax(sorry about that).

How are these?

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102999

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150642

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150609 sold out tho

Yes, those would be fine, out of the three, I would definitely pick the sapphire as it is a better brand compared to the xfx
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What exactly dose "OC Version" mean?

 

[Scremin34Egl]

I live in Canada so I forgot to factor in tax(sorry about that).

How are these?

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102999

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150642

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150609 sold out tho

Yes, those would be fine, out of the three, I would definitely pick the sapphire as it is a better brand compared to the xfx
http://

What exactly dose "OC Version" mean?

OC version means that the card comes with a factory overclock over its stock speeds. Generally these can be easily achieved manually using msi afterburner, so its not really viable to spend a whole lot more on it

 

[MasterBlack]

I live in Canada so I forgot to factor in tax(sorry about that).

How are these?

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102999

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150642

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150609 sold out tho

Yes, those would be fine, out of the three, I would definitely pick the sapphire as it is a better brand compared to the xfx
http://

What exactly dose "OC Version" mean?

OC version means that the card comes with a factory overclock over its stock speeds. Generally these can be easily achieved manually using msi afterburner, so its not really viable to spend a whole lot more on it

It wont harm the life span of the card will it?

 

[MasterBlack]

Also how well could the SAPPHIRE 100355OCL Radeon HD 7850 handle say Battlefield 4 at 720p?

 

[Scremin34Egl]

I live in Canada so I forgot to factor in tax(sorry about that).

How are these?

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102999

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150642

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150609 sold out tho

Yes, those would be fine, out of the three, I would definitely pick the sapphire as it is a better brand compared to the xfx
http://

What exactly dose "OC Version" mean?

OC version means that the card comes with a factory overclock over its stock speeds. Generally these can be easily achieved manually using msi afterburner, so its not really viable to spend a whole lot more on it

It wont harm the life span of the card will it?

No, It comes factory overclocked, so sapphire would probably test it out first. It will only harm it if the temperatures get too high, but don't worry, that wont be the case

 

[Scremin34Egl]

Also how well could the SAPPHIRE 100355OCL Radeon HD 7850 handle say Battlefield 4 at 720p?

Pretty well, you can probably get high settings with that resolution

 

[MasterBlack]

awesome thanks guys

 

[MasterBlack]

Sorry to trouble you guys again. I decided on a GTX 760 2GB but I am unsure which version of it is the best.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130935 - Normal version?

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130953&AID=10657534&PID=3938566&SID=&nm_mc=AFC-C8junctionCA - $10 more then the others seems to have an extra fan?

Also seems to be many other brands then EVGA around.

 

[Scremin34Egl]

Any opinions?

Definitely go with the second option. The first option is a reference design which means it runs hotter and louder than a non reference. Plus, you get a nice overclock with it. The $10 extra is definitely worth it

That ACX cooler is pretty good as well

 

[giantbucket]

get the ASUS version since it only uses a single 8pin power connector, so it's easier to deal with than a 6+8 or 8+8 connection.

also, find out if the direction of the power connector makes cable management easier in your case - power connector going UP or going BACK.

 

[MasterBlack]

My power supply is at the bottom of my PC and its cords look like this http://i.imgur.com/3I4E5hf.png

I assume I will have to use one of the 8 pin rails and a 6 pin rail. Unless I need some adapter?

Guess I use "PCI-Express Connector 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 6+2-Pin"

 

[Scremin34Egl]

My power supply is at the bottom of my PC and its cords look like this http://i.imgur.com/3I4E5hf.png

I assume I will have to use one of the 8 pin rails and a 6 pin rail. Unless I need some adapter?

Guess I use "PCI-Express Connector 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 6+2-Pin"

No need for an adaptor, just use the 1 x 6-Pin and 1 x 6+2-Pin

 

[MasterBlack]

Alright I ordered the EVGA 02G-P4-3765-KR GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked.

When I get it:
I install it to my PC
connect the the 1 x 6-Pin and 1 x 6+2-Pin
turn on my PC and install the GTX 760 drivers from this site http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en'

Correct?

Some other questions:
Should Intel HD 4000 graphics be turned off or left on? Or does it not matter?
Should I start using the video card's HDMI port for my monitor or continue to use the motherboard's HDMI port?

 

[Scremin34Egl]

Alright I ordered the EVGA 02G-P4-3765-KR GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked.

When I get it:
I install it to my PC
connect the the 1 x 6-Pin and 1 x 6+2-Pin
turn on my PC and install the GTX 760 drivers from this site http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en'

Correct?

Some other questions:
Should Intel HD 4000 graphics be turned off or left on? Or does it not matter?
Should I start using the video card's HDMI port for my monitor or continue to use the motherboard's HDMI port?

Everything correct

Don't worry about intel hd graphics. It will be automatically disabled when you connect your monitor to the graphics card

You should use the video cards hdmi port

 

[MasterBlack]

Alright I ordered the EVGA 02G-P4-3765-KR GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked.

When I get it:
I install it to my PC
connect the the 1 x 6-Pin and 1 x 6+2-Pin
turn on my PC and install the GTX 760 drivers from this site http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en'

Correct?

Some other questions:
Should Intel HD 4000 graphics be turned off or left on? Or does it not matter?
Should I start using the video card's HDMI port for my monitor or continue to use the motherboard's HDMI port?

Everything correct

Don't worry about intel hd graphics. It will be automatically disabled when you connect your monitor to the graphics card

You should use the video cards hdmi port

What if I don't you use the card's HDMI port? Will the card kick in when it needs to or is there no reason not to use the card's?

 

[giantbucket]

Alright I ordered the EVGA 02G-P4-3765-KR GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked.

When I get it:
I install it to my PC
connect the the 1 x 6-Pin and 1 x 6+2-Pin
turn on my PC and install the GTX 760 drivers from this site http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en'

Correct?

Some other questions:
Should Intel HD 4000 graphics be turned off or left on? Or does it not matter?
Should I start using the video card's HDMI port for my monitor or continue to use the motherboard's HDMI port?

Everything correct

Don't worry about intel hd graphics. It will be automatically disabled when you connect your monitor to the graphics card

You should use the video cards hdmi port

What if I don't you use the card's HDMI port? Will the card kick in when it needs to or is there no reason not to use the card's?

if you want to use the card that you actually paid for, then connect your monitor to the card. if you just want to waste $250 on a card and not use it, connect to the motherboard'd video connector.

easy as pie!