Most power efficient GPU for 1080P Gaming

[man0005]

Hey Guys

Just wondering which GPU (and brand specifically) would be best to get for high-max settings in 1080P gaming that uses the least amount of power. I live in Australia and looking to spend $200 - $250, but happy to spend a little extra if it will mean that I can on the electricity bill in the long run.

Thanks!

 

[RazerZ]

For power efficiency the 750ti is currently the most power efficient card in your price range. It can't max most games, but it can run them around high settings:

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn75toc2gi

 

[man0005]

Hmm I have looked at that..but I do want some kind of future proofing to play games such Evolve, Shadows of Mordor etc.
Not sure if the 750 Ti will allow that?

 

[Cryoburn101]

Hey Guys

Just wondering which GPU (and brand specifically) would be best to get for high-max settings in 1080P gaming that uses the least amount of power. I live in Australia and looking to spend $200 - $250, but happy to spend a little extra if it will mean that I can on the electricity bill in the long run.

Thanks!

As RazerZ said, the GTX 750 Ti is a HIGHLY efficient card while giving you some pretty decent performance. Its capable of taking power from the Motherboard, without having a connector to the PSU directly. Its as low as 110 right now.
Here is a decent card.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-n750ti2gd5oc
It may not max out the newest games at 1080p, but still will be able to deliver at low-high depending on the game.

 

[cry0g3n]

If you want high settings at 1080p then I suppose you should get an R9 270X for ~$250.

http://media.bestofmicro.com/8/R/408555/original/05-Power-Consumption-Torture.png

 

[RazerZ]

Hmm I have looked at that..but I do want some kind of future proofing to play games such Evolve, Shadows of Mordor etc.
Not sure if the 750 Ti will allow that?

It should play Shadows of Mordor fine, but for more graphically demanding games like Evolve you might need to lower the settings to around medium.

 

[RazerZ]

If you want high settings at 1080p then I suppose you should get an R9 270X for ~$250.

http://media.bestofmicro.com/8/R/408555/original/05-Power-Consumption-Torture.png

Good suggestion, but the 750ti draws in half as much power :lol:

If he didn't want a low power GPU I would also recommend a 270x.

 

[Cryoburn101]

If you want high settings at 1080p then I suppose you should get an R9 270X for ~$250.

http://media.bestofmicro.com/8/R/408555/original/05-Power-Consumption-Torture.png

You can get one now for ~150
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9270xgaming2g

You may want to consider a little extra for a 760.

When your talking only a few watts, the 270x will likely still have been the cheaper choice long after its irrelevant.

GTX 750 Ti will still be the most efficient of these choices... by ~100watts. But performance isn't as good.

 

[RazerZ]

If you want high settings at 1080p then I suppose you should get an R9 270X for ~$250.

http://media.bestofmicro.com/8/R/408555/original/05-Power-Consumption-Torture.png

You can get one now for ~150
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9270xgaming2g

You may want to consider a little extra for a 760.

When your talking only a few watts, the 270x will likely still have been the cheaper choice long after its irrelevant.

GTX 750 Ti will still be the most efficient of these choices... by ~100watts. But performance isn't as good.

He's in Australia and prices are expensive there. A single 750ti cost around $200 AUD + shipping.

 

[Cryoburn101]

If you want high settings at 1080p then I suppose you should get an R9 270X for ~$250.

http://media.bestofmicro.com/8/R/408555/original/05-Power-Consumption-Torture.png

You can get one now for ~150
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9270xgaming2g

You may want to consider a little extra for a 760.

When your talking only a few watts, the 270x will likely still have been the cheaper choice long after its irrelevant.

GTX 750 Ti will still be the most efficient of these choices... by ~100watts. But performance isn't as good.

He's in Australia and prices are expensive there. A single 750ti cost around $200 AUD + shipping.

*facepalm* that went right over my head. Yeah, prices aren't as low. Anyways the way I see it the 270X will give you better performance, but cost more for your energy bill, while the 750 Ti won't give you as good performance, but save you a bit on your energy bills. Which is what you were originally asking.

 

[man0005]

hmm okay, I think I'd rather just go with the R9 270x or the next better graphics card beyond the 750 Ti so I can avoid the necessity of having to buy another graphics card so soon in the future.
Which card/brand would you guys recommend? I would still prefer a power efficient card.

 

[Dr Proctor]

hmm okay, I think I'd rather just go with the R9 270x or the next better graphics card beyond the 750 Ti so I can avoid the necessity of having to buy another graphics card so soon in the future.
Which card/brand would you guys recommend? I would still prefer a power efficient card.

If you want power efficiency, Nvidia cards tend to be superior in that regard. Here is a chart for psu reccomendations http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm
They also tend to be better with heat and noise, which, while I'm still planning my first build, has made me favor Nvidia (TEAM GREEN )

Edit: The following suggestions were made assuming you game at 1080p.[b[/b]
The gtx 750 ti is not a ultra settings card for many of the latest AAA games, though for many others it can perform well there. For ultra settings in the latest, most demanding games. you want a gtx 760 or better, or if you like AMD, a r9 270x or better. A gtx 750 ti is a fantastic card given what it is(the power efficiency is astounding), but it simply does not have enough juice to provide a high fps experience in the latest, most demanding games at ultra settings.

I prefer asus, but gigabyte, evga and zotac and also msi seem to be popular and reputable manufacturers.
As a break down for performance across Nvidia, a gtx 750 ti (R9 265 is AMD rough equivalent) can provide very smooth fps in all the latest games at medium settings or better, a gtx 760 (r9 270x-280x is AMD rough equivalent) can provide very smooth fps in all the latest games at high settings or better, a gtx 770 (R9 280x- R9 290 is the closest for AMD) can provide very smooth fps in all the latest games at ultra settings or better, and a gtx 780(the r9 290 and 290x are its competitors for AMD)[ in fact, it uses a different architecture than the gtx 760 and 770 , which both use gk104, whereas the 780 uses gk110, and gtx 750 ti uses the newest Maxwell architecture] is obviously better than a 770, and will give you some future room to run upcoming games at ultra/high settings for maybe 2 to 3 years from now, im guessing. For the record, I would be happy with any of the gtx series, as right now im using a laptop from 2006 than cant game for shit xD...even in Leage of legends at low settings it struggles hahaha. In case you're curious, here's what im going with for my build http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LwHVGX