Graphics Card Help

[JasonGrace]

I have a MjOS 500w DC output, 115/230v AC Input. ht-500ATX(important??) and im planning on getting a better graphics card, any ideas??? Thnx, jordan]

 

[PandaBear270]

Your max budget, the games you want to play, resolution, antialias filters yes or not, multiple-gpu config in the future, etc...

 

[JasonGrace]

Your max budget, the games you want to play, resolution, antialias filters yes or not, multiple-gpu config in the future, etc...

Max budget- $250CDN max, Games- Cubeworld, minecraft, terraria, games like that. but also saints row. Resolution- above 720p, Antialias filters- i dont know... and what do you mean by, "multiple-gpu config in the future"??

 

[PandaBear270]

Your max budget, the games you want to play, resolution, antialias filters yes or not, multiple-gpu config in the future, etc...

Max budget- $250CDN max, Games- Cubeworld, minecraft, terraria, games like that. but also saints row. Resolution- above 720p, Antialias filters- i dont know... and what do you mean by, "multiple-gpu config in the future"??

I mean if you will add a extra GPU in the future to improve performance and computing capabilities.

This is a solid option: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125475

 

[JasonGrace]

Your max budget, the games you want to play, resolution, antialias filters yes or not, multiple-gpu config in the future, etc...

Max budget- $250CDN max, Games- Cubeworld, minecraft, terraria, games like that. but also saints row. Resolution- above 720p, Antialias filters- i dont know... and what do you mean by, "multiple-gpu config in the future"??

I mean if you will add a extra GPU in the future to improve performance and computing capabilities.

This is a solid option: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125475

oh, ok. well if its needed i will, and i agree... does my Hard drive have anything to do with it??? if so, it says 1.5 TB...

 

[PandaBear270]

Oh one moment, we don't know your system specs... Can you give us them?

 

[JasonGrace]

Oh one moment, we don't know your system specs... Can you give us them?

i can try... what all do you need to know?

 

[PandaBear270]

Download Speccy (http://www.piriform.com/speccy) and post a capture of it or just paste the content.

 

[JasonGrace]

Download Speccy (http://www.piriform.com/speccy) and post a capture of it or just paste the content.

ummmm... slight problem... im on my laptop and my graphics card is busted, thats why i was asking... any other way to do it?

 

[PandaBear270]

I would like to know the specs of RAM, HDD, processor and motherboard.

 

[Avro Arrow]

Well with a 500W PSU, you won't be running any Crossfire or SLI setups so we'll focus on just the one card. Since you will only be using one card, this is by far the best bang for your buck:
Powercolor Radeon PCS Radeon HD 7870XT (HD 7930) 2GB - $190 (-$30 mail-in-rebate)
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=79571&vpn=AX7870%202GBD5-2DHP&manufacture=PowerColor&promoid=1089
I have found that this card works perfectly on its own but does not like crossfire one little bit. Nevertheless, it is a phenomenal price and I highly recommend it to someone with a 500W PSU. I'm Canadian too and I bought one of my HD 7970s from NCIX. With this card, you'll definitely be good to go. The two free games from AMD don't hurt either. LOL

 

[PandaBear270]

Yes, either the 7870 or the 280X will be more than enought for you. But we still need to know, atleast, your CPU so there isn't any problems.

 

[JasonGrace]

I would like to know the specs of RAM, HDD, processor and motherboard.

RAM-3x2GB DDR3-RAM
HDD-1.5TB SATA
CPU-INTEL i5-650 3.2GHZ
motherboard- MBH55TC(?)

 

[JasonGrace]

Well with a 500W PSU, you won't be running any Crossfire or SLI setups so we'll focus on just the one card. Since you will only be using one card, this is by far the best bang for your buck:
Powercolor Radeon PCS Radeon HD 7870XT (HD 7930) 2GB - $190 (-$30 mail-in-rebate)
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=79571&vpn=AX7870%202GBD5-2DHP&manufacture=PowerColor&promoid=1089
I have found that this card works perfectly on its own but does not like crossfire one little bit. Nevertheless, it is a phenomenal price and I highly recommend it to someone with a 500W PSU. I'm Canadian too and I bought one of my HD 7970s from NCIX. With this card, you'll definitely be good to go. The two free games from AMD don't hurt either. LOL

lol, will it still work wth the specs i told panda??

 

[PandaBear270]

It will, but look forward to replace that CPU when you can.

 

[JasonGrace]

It will, but look forward to replace that CPU when you can.

yep, im planning on it... is there any limitations to a better CPU because the rest of my specs???

 

[PandaBear270]

This is your motherboard: http://www.majcom.com.au/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/BOXDH55TC.jpg

About the specs, seems that your drive and RAM are fines... Just get a Haswell CPU+Mobo or AMD FX.
Suggestion:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157388
and
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116895

 

[JasonGrace]

This is your motherboard: http://www.majcom.com.au/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/BOXDH55TC.jpg

About the specs, seems that your drive and RAM are fines... Just get a Haswell CPU+Mobo or AMD FX.
Suggestion:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157388
and
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116895

Awesome! thank you... which graphic card is better? the one you suggested or the one avro suggested??

 

[PandaBear270]

Both are good, go with the cheapest one for you.

 

[JasonGrace]

Both are good, go with the cheapest one for you.

ok awesome thnx... when i upgrade my cpu and motherboard, should i upgrade my graphics card too???

 

[PandaBear270]

Upgrade from and when? Aren't you going to get a new one soon?

 

[JasonGrace]

Upgrade from and when? Aren't you going to get a new one soon?

im planning on upgrading my graphics card first, then when i can ill upgrade my motherboard and CPU... after i do the latter, is it worth upgrading my graphics card again or no?

 

[PandaBear270]

No, it would be a waste of money...

 

[JasonGrace]

No, it would be a waste of money...

I was just wondering cuz if there was a big enough jump in quality i would do it... alright, well thank you for all your help, you too avro!
i really appreciate it! now i need to bookmark some stuff and go to bed! got school tmo... -.-
Thank you soooooo much!!!

 

[PandaBear270]

You're welcome.