new budget gpu

[leekhulet]

hey guys! im going to look for a budget gpu and probably buy one this coming saturday. my pc specs are:
phenom ii x2 555be
4gb kingston ram 1333mhz
msi 880gms-e35 fx
integrated hd4250
500gb seagate hdd
generic 500w psu

my question is im looking at the sapphire r7-250, and will be compatible with my system with no bottleneck issues? my budget for the gpu is $100 or less. any other gpus you guys can suggest? need your inputs on this, thank you!

 

[rolli59]

HD7770 for that price range http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-r7-240-and-250,3717-10.html
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-hd77701gd5
All of those cards will work fine with your setup.

 

[ImPrettyIrish]

Get the HD 7750 --->http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-HD7750-1GD5-V2-Radeon-GDDR5-Graphics/dp/B007RFYEQW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1391011020&sr=8-1&keywords=hd+7750 Or if you are willing to spend the extra few bucks get the 7770---> http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Radeon-PCI-Express-Graphics-11201-17-20G/dp/B00A0HZOEA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1391011036&sr=8-1&keywords=hd+7770

 

[lonewolf7]

Friends, do you know if the OP has 6 pin PCI-E connector on his PSU, its a generic one, possibly missing the connectors.

So HD 7750 or R7 250 will be better option.

 

[rolli59]

Even a generic modern 500watt should have a single 6pin PCIe connector and with a total system load less than 200watts http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-r7-240-and-250,3717-9.html nothing wrong to use a adapter for the 6 pin either.

 

[leekhulet]

Even a generic modern 500watt should have a single 6pin PCIe connector and with a total system load less than 200watts http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-r7-240-and-250,3717-9.html nothing wrong to use a adapter for the 6 pin either.

i think it has a single 6 pin pcie connector. the hd7770/7750 is a bit out of reach for me so i'll probably go with the r7-250. will my psu be ok with it?

 

[rolli59]

Yes!

 

[lonewolf7]

I beg to differ rolli, not all modern to be very specific cheap/crap PSU's have PCI-E connectors, but maybe some has. So I think it will be better to know from OP actually what he has.

And I am not a big fan of 6 pin adapter either for a generic PSU, cause I am not sure of the wattage and amperage its actually providing. It could harm the entire PC.

 

[lonewolf7]

@ OP, yes you will be fine with that GPU.

 

[rolli59]

I beg to differ rolli, not all modern to be very specific cheap/crap PSU's have PCI-E connectors, but maybe some has. So I think it will be better to know from OP actually what he has.

And I am not a big fan of 6 pin adapter either for a generic PSU, cause I am not sure of the wattage and amperage its actually providing. It could harm the entire PC.

Most card manufacturers include an adapter with their cards for this specific reason. As I posted above the system load is less than a 200watts in that review with the HD7770 it would be a really bad 500watt PSU if it did not have 20amps (240watts) available for the +12 volts.

 

[leekhulet]

I beg to differ rolli, not all modern to be very specific cheap/crap PSU's have PCI-E connectors, but maybe some has. So I think it will be better to know from OP actually what he has.

And I am not a big fan of 6 pin adapter either for a generic PSU, cause I am not sure of the wattage and amperage its actually providing. It could harm the entire PC.

the r7-250 doesnt need a 6 pin connector right, it'll work by just installing it on the mobo.

 

[rolli59]

Correct

 

[leekhulet]

Correct

i'll go with the sapphire r7-250 then. any way this pc is mainly used for LoL and ragnarok most of the time. ill be installing bf3/4 and blackflag next week and hopefully i'll get decent fps from the r7-250.

 

[lonewolf7]

I beg to differ rolli, not all modern to be very specific cheap/crap PSU's have PCI-E connectors, but maybe some has. So I think it will be better to know from OP actually what he has.

And I am not a big fan of 6 pin adapter either for a generic PSU, cause I am not sure of the wattage and amperage its actually providing. It could harm the entire PC.

the r7-250 doesnt need a 6 pin connector right, it'll work by just installing it on the mobo.

Yes I know that very well, that's why I recommended you the R7 250 on my first post with HD 7750, you may overlooked it.

 

[lonewolf7]

Correct

i'll go with the sapphire r7-250 then. any way this pc is mainly used for LoL and ragnarok most of the time. ill be installing bf3/4 and blackflag next week and hopefully i'll get decent fps from the r7-250.

I think HD 7750 or 7770 will perform better then R7 250. And for BF4 and others don't expect a decent FPS.

 

[leekhulet]

Correct

i'll go with the sapphire r7-250 then. any way this pc is mainly used for LoL and ragnarok most of the time. ill be installing bf3/4 and blackflag next week and hopefully i'll get decent fps from the r7-250.

I think HD 7750 or 7770 will perform better then R7 250. And for BF4 and others don't expect a decent FPS.

well im not looking at high res probably playable fps only, i just want to be able to play those games.

 

[lonewolf7]

Yes you can play don't worry about that, what I meant HD 7750 or 7770 will be the better options. Here is a comparison chart (may not the best site) but you will have an idea.

http://www.hwcompare.com/15330/radeon-hd-7750-vs-radeon-r7-250/

 

[leekhulet]

Yes you can play don't worry about that, what I meant HD 7750 or 7770 will be the better options. Here is a comparison chart (may not the best site) but you will have an idea.

http://www.hwcompare.com/15330/radeon-hd-7750-vs-radeon-r7-250/

ill probably be looking at those 2gpus as well however the prices of those 2 gpus here in the philippines is still quite expensive, the r7-250 sells for 4,500 pesos which is equals to $100 and 7770/7750 costs around 6000 to 7000 pesos. so price is really a big factor.

 

[Yoann Teodosieff]

http://www.amazon.com/MSI-OC-DisplayPort-PCI-Express-R7790-1GD5/dp/B00BY3LCUE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1391019674&sr=8-3&keywords=7790 That is the best.

 

[leekhulet]

Friends, do you know if the OP has 6 pin PCI-E connector on his PSU, its a generic one, possibly missing the connectors.

So HD 7750 or R7 250 will be better option.

http://www.amazon.com/MSI-OC-DisplayPort-PCI-Express-R7790-1GD5/dp/B00BY3LCUE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1391019674&sr=8-3&keywords=7790 That is the best.

my generic psu has no 6 pin pci e connector so i think im better off with the r7-250.

 

[lonewolf7]

Yes if your PSU is really missing the 6 pin PCI-E connector which I assumed beforehand, then R7 250 will be your best bet in your price range. Go with it.

Happy gaming and happy computing. Cheers.