[SOLVED] My old graphics card died. I need recommendations for a new one.

[ZenoZ43]

As the title states, my old graphics card died and i need a new one.
Here are my current specs.

• i5-6500
  Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3P
  16GB DDR4 2400 RAM
  2TB HDD
  250GB SSD
  MSI R9 380 4GB
  EVGA 650 W 80+ Gold PSU

I'm hoping to spend 300 tops but will gladly go lower. I'm looking to only run games on high. Ultra isn't necessary for me. I play games like gta V, the crew 2, the division 2, and destiny 2.
Thank you for your time.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Monitor resolution and refresh? Whats your target fps?

What currency.

 

[stinkycreature1]

1660ti will allow you to do that and run more than 60 fps in the games you're playing.

 

[ZenoZ43]

Monitor resolution and refresh? Whats your target fps?

What currency.

1920 by 1080. USD

 

[ZenoZ43]

As the title states, my old graphics card died and i need a new one.
Here are my current specs.

• i5-6500
  Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3P
  16GB DDR4 2400 RAM
  2TB HDD
  250GB SSD
  MSI R9 380 4GB
  EVGA 650 W 80+ Gold PSU

I'm hoping to spend 300 tops but will gladly go lower. I'm looking to only run games on high. Ultra isn't necessary for me. I play games like gta V, the crew 2, the division 2, and destiny 2.
Thank you for your time.

Oh and im trying to stick to amd because my monitor has freesync

 

[stinkycreature1]

Vega 56 is your best friend. Flash it to v64 and it'll have the performance comparable to a 2070.

 

[sizzling]

Oh and im trying to stick to amd because my monitor has freesync

FYI NVidia now supports Freesync but it is best to lookup reviews for your specific monitor. Most work fine with NVidia but some do have problems. However your plan of sticking with AMD is perfectly fine to.

 

[sizzling]

Vega 56 is your best friend. Flash it to v64 and it'll have the performance comparable to a 2070.

While an option you should also be aware that flashing a GPU BIOS comes with a risk of bricking the card if it goes wrong.

 

[stinkycreature1]

That is true, I forgot it is a risk. Well, good luck on your quest for gpus - hopefully you find my choice to be useful.

 

[ZenoZ43]

While an option you should also be aware that flashing a GPU BIOS comes with a risk of bricking the card if it goes wrong.

I have no clue what that means

 

[sizzling]

I have no clue what that means

In which case don’t even consider it. It’s not for the novice due to the risk in my opinion. If you want to know more Google Vega 56 BIOS flash or something similar.

 

[stinkycreature1]

It's dangerous but comes with great benefits.

 

[ZenoZ43]

In which case don’t even consider it. It’s not for the novice due to the risk in my opinion. If you want to know more Google Vega 56 BIOS flash or something similar.

So whats a different one i should look into

 

[sizzling]

So whats a different one i should look into

I think the Vega 56 is still a great option if in budget. I am not US based so not familiar with US pricing.

 

[ZenoZ43]

In which case don’t even consider it. It’s not for the novice due to the risk in my opinion. If you want to know more Google Vega 56 BIOS flash or something similar.

Also cant i just get the 56 and not flash it? Or is it not worth it compared to other cards at that point?

 

[NightHawkRMX]

You can definately use the vega 56 and not flash it. They offer great performance and often have sales.

Currently newegg has a gigabyte vega 56 for $279 but that has so many 1 star reviews its overall rating is 2 stars.

Heres a Sapphire Pulse Vega 56 8gb for $309
https://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-112...86&hvtargid=aud-864832253277:pla-557910029683
This has 4.5 star reviews overall and sapphire is one of the best in the business

Flashing basically turns your vega 56 into a faster vega 64. I have turned my rx480 into a 580 and its a tedious process. Flashing the 56 to 64 increases performance, but also increase temperatures and power draw. It also has a chance to brick your card.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

If you cant streatch past $300, heres a decent vega v56 for exactly $300
https://www.amazon.com/PowerColor-5...argid=aud-864832253277:pla-440918236691&psc=1
Btw, vega cards are eol so stock is running low. Get em while they last.